Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art
eBook - PDF

Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art

  1. 348 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art

About this book

A comprehensive and informed analysis explores the startlingly diverse and sophisticated fine arts in the Middle Ages. Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the work done by artists in western Europe during the Middle Ages. Art historian Janetta Rebold Benton uses examples such as the Book of Kells, Bury Saint Edmunds Cross, and the Bayeux Tapestry, and the work of artists such as Jan van Eyck and Giotto to explore the various media available to medieval artists and the ways in which those media were used to create a stunning array of masterworks. Although the visual arts of the Middle Ages were extremely colorful, today much of that color has diminished or disappeared, the pigments and threads faded, the gold abraded, the silver tarnished. Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art allows these works to sparkle once more.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art by Janetta Rebold Benton in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & European Medieval History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Praeger
Year
2009
Print ISBN
9780275994181
eBook ISBN
9781567206555

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Illustrations
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. Chapter 1 Manuscript Illumination: Miniature Masterpieces
  9. Chapter 2 Painting on Wooden Panels: Egg Tempera, the Introduction of Oil
  10. Chapter 3 Painting on Walls and Ceilings: Fresco Secco and Fresco Buono
  11. Chapter 4 Mosaic: Sparkling Surfaces
  12. Chapter 5 Ivory Carving: Elephant and Walrus Tusk
  13. Chapter 6 Metal, Wood, and Stone
  14. Chapter 7 Enamel: Cloisonné and Champlevé
  15. Chapter 8 Stained Glass: Windows of Colored Light
  16. Chapter 9 Tapestry and Other Textiles: Adept with Warp and Weft
  17. Chapter 10 Secular Clothing: Fit for a King and Queen
  18. Chapter 11 Ecclesiastical Vestments: Higher Fashion
  19. Chapter 12 Armor: Dressed to Kill
  20. Conclusion
  21. Suggested Reading
  22. Index