English Decorated Style flourished from the mid-13th-century in the reign of Henry III to the mid-14th under his great grandson Edward III. Although it is usually portrayed purely as a style of architecture, this style is better understood as a fusion of architecture and ornament - paint, stained glass and sculpture - which creates specific effects. The style was one of display, created primarily for churches and the Christian message of salvation, but secular elements - chivalry and heraldry - were important in its ...
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English Decorated Style flourished from the mid-13th-century in the reign of Henry III to the mid-14th under his great grandson Edward III. Although it is usually portrayed purely as a style of architecture, this style is better understood as a fusion of architecture and ornament - paint, stained glass and sculpture - which creates specific effects. The style was one of display, created primarily for churches and the Christian message of salvation, but secular elements - chivalry and heraldry - were important in its appearance. Intended to enable a congregation to realise the mystical experience of God and the saints, Decorated is illusionistic and transcendental, representing the kingdom of heaven in an earthly setting. As many of its ornamental features were destroyed in the Reformation and later, the style can be difficult to comprehend. This book examines the style not only as an architectural phenomenon, but in the context of contemporary spiritual and secular attitudes and liturgical and political developments. It also discusses the complementary roles of craftsmen and patrons.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780714117232.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780714117232.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 24.5 x 18.0 cms. Pp.208. Well illustrated, with some in colour. Owner's book label on front free end paper, dust wrapper showing slight signs of use.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Sml 4to. 208pp, index, bibliography, 11 col & 120 bw ills. Or crimson cloth in jacket. As new. The English Decorated style flourished from the mid-13th century to the mid-14th century. Usually portrayed just as a style of architecture, it is better understood as a fusion of architecture and ornament-paint, stained glass, and sculpture-to create special effects. The style was one of display primarily used in churches, but secular elements-heraldry and chivalry-were important in its appearance. This book examines it not only as an architectural style, but in the context of contemporary spiritual and secular attitudes and liturgical and political developments. Also discusses the complementary roles of craftsmen and patrons.
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Very Good. British Museum Press, 1999. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Clean pages and glossy covers. Illustrated throughout with fine architectural photos. Tiny corner dings and light creasing to lower front corner..