English Church Woodwork: A Study In Craftsmanship During The Mediaeval Period, 1250-1550 (1919)

Howard, Frank E; Crossley, Frederick Herbert

ISBN 10: 1162214902 / ISBN 13: 9781162214900

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: English Church Woodwork: A Study In Craftsmanship During The Mediaeval Period, 1250-1550 (1919)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1162214902
• ISBN 13: 9781162214900
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

English Church Woodwork: A Study In Craftsmanship During The Mediaeval Period, 1250-1550 is a book written by Frank E. Howard in 1919. The book is a comprehensive study of the craft of woodworking during the medieval period in England, with a particular focus on the woodwork found in churches. The author provides a detailed analysis of the techniques, materials, designs, and symbolism used by medieval craftsmen in creating church woodwork, including altars, screens, pulpits, pews, and carvings. The book also explores the historical and cultural context of medieval church woodwork, including the religious and political influences that shaped its development. Overall, English Church Woodwork is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of woodworking, medieval art and architecture, or the cultural history of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.