"Faces in Medieval sculpture are explorations of human identity, marked not only by evolving nuances of style but also by the ongoing drama of European history. Created from materials as diverse as marble, limestone, polychromed wood, and silver gilt, the eighty-one sculpted hea…
The face in medieval sculpture was an exploration in human identity, marked not only by evolving nuances of style but also by the ongoing drama of European history. The 81 magnificent sculpted heads featured in this volume provide a sweeping view of the Middle Ages, from the wan…
Describes, both factually and fictionally, the life of a stonecutter in medieval Europe.
Describes, both factually and fictionally, the life of a stonecutter in medieval Europe.
Explores the common elements of Romanesque sculpture from the perspective of gaining a better understanding the culture of the eleventh and twelfth centuries--a time when society was marked by violence and feudal divisions. Rather than emphasizing regional diversity in Romanesqu…