Joan Evans Bücher
Joan Evans war eine britische Historikerin, die sich auf französische und englische mittelalterliche Kunst spezialisierte. Ihre Arbeit konzentrierte sich auf Kunst und Skulpturen, die von den Mönchen der Abtei von Cluny geschaffen wurden. Sie untersuchte Kunstwerke aus der Romanik und leistete damit einen Beitrag zum tieferen Verständnis dieser Kunstperiode.
In neun Kapiteln wird das mittelalterliche Leben in allen seinen Schattierungen ungemein lebendig und anschaulich dargestellt. In Bild und Text ersteht vor unseren Augen jene trotz Krieg und Grausamkeit, Not und Tod so farbenprächtige und blühende Welt - das abendländische Mittelalter: Ritter-und Kaiserherrlichkeit - Die beschaulich-stille Welt der Klöster und Mönche - Glühende Frömmigkeit - Üppiger Lebensgenuß und demütige Todeserwartung - Aufblühende Wissenschaft und Bürgerfleiß - Kaufleute und Geldwirtschaft - Könige und Burgen.
A History of Jewellery 1100-1870
- 448 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
The history of jewelry mirrors the evolution of mankind, serving as amulets for protection and symbols of wealth, power, and status. This scholarly study by a renowned English antiquarian provides a captivating overview of jewelry styles spanning 700 years, from the early Middle Ages and Gothic period through the Renaissance and into the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. Utilizing vital sources such as museums, private collections, and evidence from portrait painters, the author chronicles not only the jewels themselves but also their connections to costume, fashion, and shifting social values. The narrative is richly illustrated with 400 photographs and illustrations, showcasing remarkable pieces like a fifteenth-century gold heart-shaped brooch inscribed with "You are my earthly joy," a gold brooch adorned with sapphires, emeralds, and pearls, a diamond and topaz necklace from around 1760, and a thirteenth-century reliquary pendant of the Holy Thorn. This detailed study serves as an exceptional resource for those intrigued by the intricate history of handcrafted jewelry, appealing to fashion and costume historians, collectors, and antique enthusiasts alike.
John Ruskin was arguably the most important art critic of the 19th century. This book makes available a generous selection of his finest writings on painting, sculpture and architecture.
Monastic Architecture in France
From the Renaissance to the Revolution
Within France, a country rich in archtecture, amongst the Romanesque and Gothic churches and the Renaissance châteaux, the domestic architecture of the monasteries has been overlooked. Originally published in 1964, this book was the first study of French domestic monastic architecture since the Renaissance.
