In the era from 1000 to 1250, Europe underwent momentous social changes--including a growth in literacy and the emergenc......more
This monograph provides the first substantial analysis of the visual arts commissioned by Scots in France prior to Mary ......more
As evidenced by the famed Book of Kells and monumental high crosses, Scotland and Ireland have long shared a distinctive......more
Medieval manuscript historian and author of the widely acclaimed Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts discovers the most......more
From the battles over Jerusalem to the emergence of the "Holy Land," from legally mandated ghettos to the Edict of Expul......more
Arturo Villone works with the latest AI technology to take a leap back into medieval times and show you the world that o......more
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Christian-Islamic encounters through religious arts, architecture, and material culture in the medieval era The coexiste......more
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If we want to decolonize the history of art, argues Kristopher Kersey, we must rethink our approach to the historical re......more
Mina’i, or polychrome overglaze, ware was made in Iran between the late 12th and the early 13th centuries. However, most......more
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This anthology honors Lawrence Nees’ expansive contributions to medieval art historical inquiry and teaching on the occa......more
How does materiality affect artistic processes of object creation and reception? This volume examining carved boxes from......more
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Byzantine Media Subjects invites readers into a world replete with images--icons, frescoes, and mosaics filling places o......more
Byzantine Media Subjects invites readers into a world replete with images--icons, frescoes, and mosaics filling places o......more
This volume explores the power of matter and materials in the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as Byzantium. Recent atte......more
Moving with the Magdalen is the first art-historical book dedicated to the cult of Mary Magdalen in the late medieval Al......more
Over the course of the Almoravid (1040-1147) and Almohad (1121-1269) dynasties, medieval Marrakesh evolved from an infor......more
The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines. The essays collected here ......more
This book brings a new perspective to secular music sources from the Middle Ages and early modernity by viewing them as ......more
This unique piece belongs to the tradition of Tarot de Besançon-- from the name of the French town where these kinds of ......more
Dating back to fifteenth-century Florence, the Minchiate is a fascinating form of tarot. Composed of 97 cards instead of......more
In 1256, the countess of Provence, Beatrice of Savoy, enlisted her personal physician to create a health handbook to sha......more
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A selection of medieval European sculptures from the McCarthy collection. This substantial catalog explores a remarkable......more
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Norfolk’s churches are home to some of the highest-quality and best-preserved medieval stained glass in Britain. Panels ......more
A historic collection of metal art from ancient Iran, featuring images of more than 150 objects described in detail and ......more
The Tree and the Column examines the bronze door of Hildesheim Cathedral, which is not only a masterpiece of Ottonian ar......more
The visual landscape north of the Alps between the 14th and 16th centuries was shaped by colossal representations of epi......more
Messages From Heaven In the realm of dreams, the boundaries of time are unclear, the hidden becomes seen, and desires ca......more
A beautifully illustrated, interdisciplinary look at the ceremonies and protocols of the dynastic court of Joseon Korea ......more
Major presentation of the skeletal material, bioarchaeology, and grave goods from over 800 graves charting the transitio......more
Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Sculpture, XIV, Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire surveys the counties of Cambridgeshire and Hunt......more
Death and rebirth was of vital importance to early Christians in late antiquity. In late antiquity, death was all encomp......more
How Divine Images Became Art tells the story of the parallel ’discovery’ of Russian medieval art and of the Italian ’pri......more
How Divine Images Became Art tells the story of the parallel ’discovery’ of Russian medieval art and of the Italian ’pri......more
Medieval Mausoleums, Monuments, and Manuscripts: Royal Women’s Patronage from the Twelfth to the Fourteenth Centuries ex......more
Authoritative reference guide, using the documents in which arms and armour first appeared to explain and define them. M......more
In the beginning was the word, and in the Middle Ages were kings, princes, and high-ranking religious members whose weal......more
This book explores a corpus of Epirote architecture, frescoes, sculpture, and inscriptions from the early thirteenth to ......more
The emergence of ekphrasis as an aesthetic category in the Renaissance was influenced by ancient school rhetoric and lit......more
A collection of reproduced images from the Kennicott Bible, a remarkable artifact from the Middle Ages. The Kennicott Bi......more
What did the world look like for Jews living in medieval Europe? How did they perceive and make use of the elements of t......more
"An arresting illustrated history of twins in mythology, science, and visual culture. Twins have captivated the imaginat......more
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Reapproaching Conques from new contexts is the basis of the present volume, a product of the international project "Conq......more
This volume examines Saint George’s intertwined traditions in the competing states of the eastern Mediterranean and Tran......more
An introduction to the artistic and architectural traditions of the Islamic world...more
An introduction to the artistic and architectural traditions of the Islamic world...more
This collection of essays focuses on the way blurred boundaries are represented in pre-modern texts and visual art and h......more
The first exploration of the artistic and cultural intersections of the African continent and the Byzantine world Mediev......more
Originally published in 1950, this book shows that the religious and ethical values that St. Francis was striving after ......more
Published annually, the journal Dumbarton Oaks Papers was founded in 1941 for the publication of articles relating to By......more
New perspectives on early globalisms from objects and images Tales Things Tell offers new perspectives on histories of c......more
The essays collected in this volume emphasize the importance of Svaneti, a historical region of the Georgian Great Cauca......more
The Lindisfarne Gospels is an extraordinary book and one of the British Library’s greatest treasures. It was hand-writte......more
A leading authority on the Bayeux Tapestry examines the work "frame by frame" in this profusely illustrated and annotate......more
The second and revised edition of The Anjou Bible: A Royal Manuscript Revealed is the result of new research conducted o......more
In "Floating Teapot Castle in the Sky," embark on an extraordinary adventure that transcends the boundaries of imaginati......more
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This book explores the viewing and sensorial contexts in which the bodies of kings and queens were involved in the premo......more
Where are the limits of medieval art as a field of study? What happens when conventionally trained art historians disreg......more
A timely look at the economic revolution that took place in the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. The rise of the ......more
On the cusp of becoming a teenager, Charlie Gargiulo lived through the planned destruction of the Little Canada neighbor......more
In the eighth century, the Byzantine Empire began a campaign to remove or suppress sacred images that depicted Christ, t......more
From the bestselling author of SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, the fascinating story of how images of Roman autocrats h......more
The Blood Of Royals, Adult Coloring Book is Illustrated by the great C. S. Aldridge. It is an amazing, and unique colori......more
This volume celebrates the storied career of Stephen N. Fliegel, the former Robert Bergman Curator of Medieval Art at th......more
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This book is a groundbreaking study of the Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet, one of the most important printmakers of the......more
This book showcases beautiful illustrations of the Bible from the Middle Ages, copied from select manuscripts. J.O. West......more
Illuminated manuscripts are some of the most beautiful and precious artifacts of the medieval world, but their creation ......more
Montague Rhodes James was a scholar of medieval art and culture, and his expertise is evident in this detailed study of ......more
George Waring’s study of these important medieval manuscripts offers valuable insights into the art and culture of the t......more
Roman and Medieval Art is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and architecture of the early Middle Ag......more
Delve into the intricate details of the ornate wood carvings found in historic English churches. This book analyzes the ......more
A collection of illustrations of the medieval churches of Piacenza, Italy. The book provides a detailed visual record of......more
Explore the dazzling world of illuminated manuscripts with this stunning book. Edward Maunde Thompson provides a detaile......more
This stunning book offers a rare glimpse into the world of illuminated manuscripts from the 15th century. Featuring deta......more
The Lindisfarne and Rushworth Gospels are two of the oldest and most important illuminated manuscripts in the world. Thi......more
One of England’s most iconic landmarks, Ely Cathedral is a masterpiece of medieval architecture. In this beautifully ill......more
This book is a reproduction of a medieval manuscript which contains illustrations of biblical scenes and figures. The il......more
This beautifully illustrated volume, edited by W.H. Black, offers a rare glimpse into the world of medieval statecraft a......more
For fans of medieval art and history, The Canterbury School of Illumination, 1066-1200 is an essential resource. In this......more
Explore the world of art in medieval and Renaissance Europe. This book provides an in-depth look at the major art moveme......more
A detailed guide to the architecture and iconography of St. Martin’s Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England. Explores th......more
This book showcases a collection of illuminated ornaments from different manuscripts and printed books ranging from the ......more
This book tells the story of St. Ursula, a legendary Christian martyr, and her 11,000 companions. It is accompanied by e......more
A scholarly exploration of a remarkable medieval manuscript, the Bosworth Psalter. Bishop, Gasquet, and St. Toke examine......more
The Lindisfarne and Rushworth Gospels are two of the oldest and most important illuminated manuscripts in the world. Thi......more
A scholarly exploration of a remarkable medieval manuscript, the Bosworth Psalter. Bishop, Gasquet, and St. Toke examine......more
An authoritative survey of the art and architecture of the medieval era, focusing primarily on the European tradition. T......more