This book provides a major study of the drawings, paintings and carvings of the crucifixion from tenth- and eleventh-century England, placing these works of art within the context of the tenth-century monastic revival. The drawings and paintings of the crucifixion are discussed in relation to the literature, theology, liturgy and devotional practices of the late Anglo-Saxon period in order to reveal the richness and subtlety of religious belief at this time. Late Anglo-Saxon religious art is shown to have played a central ...
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This book provides a major study of the drawings, paintings and carvings of the crucifixion from tenth- and eleventh-century England, placing these works of art within the context of the tenth-century monastic revival. The drawings and paintings of the crucifixion are discussed in relation to the literature, theology, liturgy and devotional practices of the late Anglo-Saxon period in order to reveal the richness and subtlety of religious belief at this time. Late Anglo-Saxon religious art is shown to have played a central role in the monastic life; it called to mind the gospel events and set out their theological significance; it demonstrated the truth of the gospel message; it moved men's hearts, allowing them to experience the presence of Christ and to respond as though they had actually been present at His death.
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Good. Picture Shown is For Illustration Purposes Only, Please See Below For Further DetailsCONDITION-GOODname written inside, Some discolouration/wear/tears/marks to jacket, pages in good condition, shipped from the UK. Cambridge Studies in Anglo-Saxon England . Intended for college/higher education audience.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 0521363705.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original glt decorated blue cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine). Pp. xii + 296, illus with b&w plates (previous owner's neat inscription on front paste-down).
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Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x6x1; The binding is tight, corners sharp. Some intermittent underlining and marginalia. The dust jacket shows some light handling and soiling, in a mylar cover. 8vo. 296pp. A suitable reading copy.
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Fine in Near Fine Plus jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Cloth, hard cover in dust jacket., minute wear to dj at spine-ends, truly negligible. no other flaws or wear. clean. no markings of any sort. no bumps, tears, clips, creases. tight binding. great copy.; xii-296pp.16 b/w plates. cambridge studies in anglo-saxon england 1.
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