This lavishly illustrated book is the first to examine the development of Gothic sculpture throughout Europe. It discusses not only the most famous monuments--such as the cathedrals of Chartres, Amiens, and Reims, Westminster Abbey, and the Siena Duomo--but also less familiar buildings in France, England, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia. Paul Williamson begins by setting the sculptures of the cathedrals in their social context. He then focuses on the working methods of the sculptors, illustrating the stages of ...
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This lavishly illustrated book is the first to examine the development of Gothic sculpture throughout Europe. It discusses not only the most famous monuments--such as the cathedrals of Chartres, Amiens, and Reims, Westminster Abbey, and the Siena Duomo--but also less familiar buildings in France, England, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia. Paul Williamson begins by setting the sculptures of the cathedrals in their social context. He then focuses on the working methods of the sculptors, illustrating the stages of making Gothic sculpture with a number of previously unpublished examples. Moving from country to country, Williamson traces the transition from Romanesque to Early Gothic style and then examines the flowering of "mature" Gothic in the early thirteenth century and in the less well-known sculptures of the last half of the thirteenth century. Throughout, he includes descriptions of wood sculpture, so often neglected by others, and he sheds new light on figures and reliefs in bronze and ivory. A synthesis of new research, interpretations, methodologies, and insights that have evolved over the last twenty years, the text is accompanied by hundreds of illustrations, including many photographs taken specially for the book. Together the text and illustrations provide a strikingly beautiful and authoritative survey for students and the general reader.
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Very good. A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged.
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Used-Good. This beautiful and authoritative book is the first to examine the development of Gothic sculpture throughout Europe. It discusses not only the most famous monuments--such as the cathedrals of Chartres, Amiens, and Reims, Westminster Abbey, and the Siena Duomo--but also less familiar buildings in France, England, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia. Numerous illustrations--including photographs taken specially for the book--accompany the text. 'For the student or general reader, this book sets a standard in the field and will remain indispensable for many years to come'. --Richard Camber, Antique International 'Paul Williamson has produced a miracle of clarity and compression in the latest volume of the Pelican History of Art....His subject is one of the most challenging and most studied subjects in Western art: the birth, growth and development of Gothic sculpture in its first 150 years'. --Michael Hall, Country Life 'Beautifully produced and judiciously written....Williamson's is a book which has helped vindicate the genre of the synoptic survey and provide a superb text for students as well as a new foundation for specialist research'. --Paul Crossley, Art Newspaper Slight scratching/scuffing on cover. Book has minor shelf wear.
