New Offerings, Ancient Treasures: Studies in Medieval Art for George Henderson - Hardcover

 
9780750915717: New Offerings, Ancient Treasures: Studies in Medieval Art for George Henderson

Synopsis

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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