Snyder, James

Text and the accompanying illustrations offer an overview of Medieval art and life.

Presents over six hundred ninety illustrations of the art and life of the Middle Ages from the Early Christian basilicas through Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic architecture, sculpture, and paintings; and contains a timetable of Medieval history and art and full index.

Discusses the art of the Northern Renaissance, including the works of Bosch, Durer, Van Eych, Holbein, and others, and examines geographic, economic, social, and religious issues that affected this period of art. Contains more than 680 illustrations, including 85 full-color plates.

Text and the accompanying illustrations offer an overview of Medieval art and life.