Kessler, Herbert L.
Experiencing Medieval Art (Rethinking the Middle Ages)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781442600713
- author:
- Kessler, Herbert L.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University of Toronto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Medieval, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Experiencing Medieval Art explores the complex history of medieval art through its production, context, and reception. Renowned art historian Herbert L. Kessler examines functional objects, paintings, sculptures, and the relationships between art and notions of an ineffable deity.
The book delves into the circumstances surrounding medieval art, including the conflictual relationship between art objects and theological concepts, as well as questions of apprehension, aesthetics, and modern presentation. With 16 color plates and numerous images, Kessler sheds light on recent discoveries that have revolutionized contemporary understanding of medieval art.
This accessible study makes the history of medieval art comprehensible for students of art history and scholars of medieval history, theology, and literature, offering a nuanced perspective on this fascinating period in artistic development.
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