art, medieval

Presents illustrated overviews of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, arranged by period; also includes a glossary and a bibliography.

Provides a historical overview of the art and architecture of medieval Europe, describing the development of different types of art and architectural movements, and discussing the castles, churches, stone sculptures, painting, mosaics, and other related topics.

Examines the cultural, political, and social history of Medieval art including the building of cathedrals and other Gothic construction, stained glass, sculptures, and paintings.

Presents full-color illustrations and photographs depicting the art and artifacts of the Middle Ages between 500 and 1500 AD and includes information on how the people lived, worked, played, and fought.

A color-illustrated overview of medieval art that describes materials and methods, symbols and stories, churches, books, sculpture, and paintings. Also includes a time line, a glossary, and a selected bibliography.