English Medieval Sculpture

First published in 1951, this volume provides a historical study of English sculpture during the medieval period.

Arthur Gardner (Author)

9780521166195, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 11 August 2011

362 pages
24.6 x 18.9 x 1.9 cm, 0.65 kg

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.

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.

Subject Areas: Architecture [AM]