English Medieval Sculpture

Description: First published in 1951, as the revised edition of a 1935 original, this volume provides a historical study of English sculpture during the medieval period. It was created as a response to the increasing popularity of Art History, providing students with a detailed, yet accessible, introduction to its subject. The text is particularly distinguished by its comprehensive range of illustrative material, containing 683 high-quality photographs from a broad range of sources. This is a fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in religious art and the development of medieval sculpture. Table of Contents: 1. Introductory; 2. Pre-conquest sculpture; 3. The Norman Period; 4. The thirteenth century (or early English Period); 5. The fourteenth century (or Decorated Period); 6. The late Gothic or Perpendicular Period; 7. The late Gothic or Perpendicular Period (cont.); Bibliography; Index.