Gothic - Softcover

Suckale, Robert; Weniger, Matthias; Wundram, Manfred

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3822852929 ISBN 13: 9783822852927

Publisher: Taschen America Llc, 2006

Synopsis

Mysticism of the Middle Ages

The earliest Gothic art dates back to mid-12th century France, from which it spread throughout Western Europe through the 15th century. The Gothic style, which dominated the European aesthetic for four centuries, was prominent both in architecture, especially cathedrals and churches, and the arts—painting, sculpture, stained glass, illuminated manuscripts, and frescoes. Predominantly religious, Gothic art was dark and emotional, marked by intensity and logical formalism. The later Gothic period, known as the International Style, was a precursor to the Renaissance.

Artists featured: Giotto di Bondone, Duccio di Bouninsegna, Dieric Bouts, Robert Campin, Cimabue, Petrus Christus, Barthélemy d’Eyck, Jan van Eyck, Andrea da Firenze, Jean Fouquet, Nicolas Froment, Hugo van der Goes, Jaume Huguet, Stefan Lochner, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Simone Martini, Master Bertram, Master Franke, Master of the Glatz Madonna, Master of the Paradise Garden, Master of Saint Veronica, Master Theoderich, Master of the Wilton Diptychons, Master Wittingau, Hans Memling, Lorenzo Monaco, Lukas Moser, Michael Pacher, Martin Schongauer, Rogier van der Weyden, Konrad Witz

About this title

From the Publisher:

TASCHEN's Basic Art movement and genre series: each book includes a detailed introduction with approximately 35 photographs, plus a timeline of the most important events (political, cultural, scientific, etc.) that took place during the time period. The body of the book contains a selection of the most important works of the epoch; each is presented on a 2-page spread with a full-page image and, on the facing page, a description/interpretation of the work, a reference work, portrait of the artist, quotes, and biographical information.

About the Author:

The authors: Robert Suckale studied in Berlin, Bonn, Paris and Munich. He has published numerous works on European art and architecture between 1100 and 1530. Matthias Weniger studied art history in Berlin, Barcelona, and Bonn. Since 1997 he has been on the staff of the Staatliche Museen – Preussischer Kulturbesitz in Berlin.

About this edition

• Publisher: Taschen America Llc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 3822852929
• ISBN 13: 9783822852927
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Editor: Walther Ingo F.