""Art In The Middle Ages: Europe, Islam, Far East, American Indians"" by Joseph Pijoan is a comprehensive book that explores the art and architecture of the Middle Ages in various regions of the world. The book covers the period from the 5th to the 15th century and examines the artistic traditions of Europe, the Islamic world, the Far East, and the American Indians. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different region. The first section covers the art of Europe during the Middle Ages, including the ...
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""Art In The Middle Ages: Europe, Islam, Far East, American Indians"" by Joseph Pijoan is a comprehensive book that explores the art and architecture of the Middle Ages in various regions of the world. The book covers the period from the 5th to the 15th century and examines the artistic traditions of Europe, the Islamic world, the Far East, and the American Indians. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different region. The first section covers the art of Europe during the Middle Ages, including the Romanesque and Gothic styles. The second section explores the art of the Islamic world, including the architecture of mosques and the decorative arts of ceramics, metalwork, and textiles. The third section examines the art of the Far East, including the Buddhist art of China, Japan, and Korea. The fourth and final section looks at the art of the American Indians, including the pottery, textiles, and sculpture of the Aztecs, Maya, and Inca.Throughout the book, Pijoan provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the art and architecture of each region, and discusses the cultural and historical context in which they were created. The book is richly illustrated with over 500 full-color photographs and illustrations, making it a visually stunning and informative resource for anyone interested in the art and history of the Middle Ages. Overall, ""Art In The Middle Ages: Europe, Islam, Far East, American Indians"" is a comprehensive and engaging book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic traditions of various regions during this important period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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