Eight Chapters on English Medieval Art
A Study in English Economics

Originally published in 1922, this book examines 'the Church-Building Arts of England' from the Roman occupation until 1540.

E. S. Prior (Author)

9781107620230, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 8 August 2013

166 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.9 cm, 0.17 kg

Originally published in 1922, and first delivered in a slightly altered form as lectures at the University of London in 1911, this book gives a general review of 'the Church-Building Arts of England' from the Roman occupation until 1540. Prior studies the effects of major political and social events on English church art and architecture, and the ways in which art, particularly art located in churches and cathedrals, served as 'the vehicle of medieval civilization'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English medieval art and history.

1. The beginnings, to 1080: A. The Saxon arts
B. The Norman arts
2. Monastic architecture, 1080–1140: C. The planning and the building
D. Romanesque decoration
3. Cluniac and Cistercian, 1140–1215: E. Luxury and temperance
F. Districts of Gothic evolution
4. The English Gothic, 1215–50: G. Episcopal building
H. The mid-century building
5. The Gothic summit, 1250–90: I. The approach of English and French
J. The parting of the styles
6. First years of Romantic art, 1280–1310: K. English decorated
L. The expression of chivalry
7. The second era of English Romantic art, 1310–50: M. Craft luxury
N. The social evolution
8. The latest Gothic, 1350–1540: O. After the Black Death
P. Popular architecture.

Subject Areas: The arts: general issues [AB]