Medieval Wall Paintings - Shire Library
Medieval Wall Paintings - Shire Library
paperback | English
Published:
10 February, 2014
paperback | English
Published:
10 February, 2014
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The walls of medieval churches were brightly painted with religious imagery and colourful patterns, and although often shadows of their former selves, these paintings are among the most enigmatic art to survive the Middle Ages. This beautifully illustrated book is an ideal introduction to this fascinating subject. It tells the stories behind the paintings and explains their purpose, the subjects they showed, how they were made and by whom, and what happened to these works of art during and after the enormous upheavals of the Reformation. It also compares and contrasts religious and domestic wall paintings and explores modern approaches to their conservation and care. A comprehensive gazetteer provides an invaluable guide to where the best British examples can be seen. Roger Rosewell is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a leading expert on medieval wall paintings. He is also the Features Editor of Vidimus, the online magazine about medieval stained glass and a professional lecturer and photographer. Educated at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University, he has also written Stained Glass and The Medieval Monastery for Shire.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780747812937 |
| ISBN10 | 0747812934 |
| Number Of Pages | 96 |
| Item Weight | 226 g |
| Product Dimensions | 148 x 208 x 10 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | paperback |
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Roger Rosewell is the News and Features Editor of Vidimus, the international online magazine about medieval stained glass. Educated at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University, he is the author of an award-winning study of medieval wall paintings and is a member of the Royal Photographic Society. He also writes at www.rogerrosewell.com