Masterpieces : Medieval Art

by Robinson, James; Ackermann, Silke (CON); Cook, Barrie (CON); Eagleton, Catherine (CON); Nenk, Beverley (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780714128153
• ISBN10: 0714128155
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-31
• Publisher: David Brown Book Co

Summary

"The British Museum's medieval collections are world famous and include icons, pieces of European art, many with historic associations." "This book is the first illustrated guide to the highlights of this collection. It features a special seelction of 150 of the most important works of art, including the Lewis chessmen, the St Eustace head reliquary, the Dunstable Swan Jewel, the Royal Gold Cup and medieval court art from the palaces of Westminster and Clarendon, as well as a selection of lesser-known but equally impressive pieces." "These remarkable treasures are placed in their historical context through an exploration of such as devotional art and pilgrimage, royal patronage and the arts of love, leisure and feasting, to provide a visually stunning insight into the artistic production of this critical period in Western history."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

James Robinson is curator of medieval collections in the British Museum.

Table of Contents

Map	p. 9
Devotional Art	p. 10
Society	p. 160
International Influences	p. 264
Further Reading	p. 316
Index	p. 318
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