Medieval

ISBN: 9782717723960
Published by : Brepols
Series: Manuscrits enluminés des anciens Pays-Bas méridionaux
Volume: 1
English summary: At the court of Burgundy, Louis of Bruges was one of the most remarkable bibliophiles of the 15th century. The majority of his collection consists of secular volumes written in French. Copiously illustrated and in large fo... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781843834984
Published by : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
The Temple Church is one of the most important surviving medieval buildings in London, and is here subject to a comprehensive analysis. After background material on the Templars and their history in London, the remainder of the book assesses t... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780300115703
Published by : Yale University Press
An absolutely massive book, this, and given its size, and the sheer quality of its production, extraordinary value for money. Accompanied throughout by full colour photos and plans, Slobodan Curcic's text gives a comprehensive survey of 1200 ye... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781843835332
Published by : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the extensive variety of decorative tracery patterns, crafted in stone, that characterise the windows of medieval churches in England. Based upon a visual catalogue of over 250 images of surviving ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780712350945
Published by : British Library
People encounter architecture almost every day. Whether at home or outdoors, we take its presence for granted, forgetting how literally buildings structure our lives. This close connection between architecture and daily life was also true in th... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781846039300
Published by : Osprey
Accompanied by plentiful photographs and reconstructions, Nossov here explores the fortifications of Rhodes, the headquarters of the Hospitaller order from 1309 to 1522. The book investigates the military theory behind the fortifications, part... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780747807841
Published by : Shire Publications
A well illustrated introduction to the phemonemon of the green men, carved faces sprouting foliage that are found in churches, abbeys and cathedrals. Richard Hayman discusses the origins and definitions of these fascinating and often grotesque ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780300110883
Published by : Yale University Press
This fascinating study looks at how Chartres defined its history and identity by placing the important relic of the Virgin's gown at the heart of the Cathedral's art, architecture and liturgy. Margot Fassler looks at the particular importance o... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780300154443
Published by : Yale University Press
With superb production values matching its importance, this excellent volume provides the first full synthetic study of the pre-Romanesque churches of Ireland. It is their architectural simplicity which has led to this neglect, but O Carragain ... .... Learn More