A rich collection of twenty- three original essays presented as a tribute to George Henderson, Professor of Art at Cambridge University until 1996, and one of the 20th centuries greatest medieval art historians. The articles range from studies of the visual arts in Britain in the age of Bede, through the high medieval period, to explorations of the the iconography of Botticelli. Covering sculpture, manuscript illumination, metalwork, wood carving and painting, this book will become an important reference point for all future work in this field. With a list of the published works of George Henderson to 1999. Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps. xviii, 553+ 1 pages. cloth, dust jacket. large 8vo..
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Book and jacket in good condition.550pp.with b/w images. Seller Inventory # 023287
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Collection of original essays published as a tribute to the eminent scholar, George Henderson, one of the C20 greatest medieval art historians. Richly illustrated and covering sculpture, ms illumination, metalwork, wood carving and painting, "this book will become an important reference point for all future work in this field". 18 x 23cms with 553pp. This is an extremely heavy book. Overseas customers please inquire about shipping costs. We regret we are not able to dispatch orders to Germany or to Denmark. All profits to Amnesty International. Seller Inventory # 013389
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