To appreciate England's earliest Gothic buildings and art - the great cathedrals at Canterbury, Lincoln, Salisbury, and Wells and contemporary Gothic texts and images - it is necessary to understand the religious and ethical ideals of the individuals and communities who sponsored them. Paul Binski's fascinating new book offers a radical new perspective on English art, architecture, social formation, and religious imagination during this pivotal period. Binski reveals that the Church, although authoritarian and undergoing ...
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To appreciate England's earliest Gothic buildings and art - the great cathedrals at Canterbury, Lincoln, Salisbury, and Wells and contemporary Gothic texts and images - it is necessary to understand the religious and ethical ideals of the individuals and communities who sponsored them. Paul Binski's fascinating new book offers a radical new perspective on English art, architecture, social formation, and religious imagination during this pivotal period. Binski reveals that the Church, although authoritarian and undergoing reform, was able to come to terms with new developments in society and technology as well as with the fact of social and religious diversity. He explains how varying ideals of personal sanctity were bound up with radical new notions of leadership, personal ethics, and styles of religious devotion and how ideas of reform of worship, personal conduct, and art impacted on the community at large.
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Publisher:
Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Published:
2004
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17780001570
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Good Condition in Good jacket. 9780300105094. VG-/Good+ 1st edition very large, very heavy 2004 Yale hardback, unclipped DJ with many photos-small untidy tear to base of jacket spine, corners pushed with minor shelf-wear and a little discoloration to base of rear board, bright and unmarked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Art & Design; ISBN: 0300105096. ISBN/EAN: 9780300105094. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 090606.
Publisher:
Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Published:
2005
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16795805436
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Oversized.
