Early Medieval Art by Lawrence Nees (English) Paperback Book

Description: Early Medieval Art by Lawrence Nees Exploring issues of artist patronage, luxury craftsmanship, holy men and women, the decorated word, monasteries, secular courts, and the roles of artistic creation, Lawrence Nees presents early Christian art within the late Roman tradition and the arts of the kingdoms of northern Europe as different aspects of a larger historical situation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first millennium saw a rich and distinctive artistic tradition form in Europe. While books had long been central to the Christian religious tradition, education, and culture, they now became an important artistic medium, sometimes decorated with brilliant colours and precious metals.Lawrence Nees explores issues of artist patronage, craftsmanship, holy men and women, monasteries, secular courts, and the expressive and educational roles ofartistic creation. He discusses early Christian art within the late Roman tradition, and the arts of the newly established kingdoms of northern Europe not as opposites, but as different aspects of alarger historical situation. This approach reveals the onset of an exciting new visual relationship between the church and the populace throughout medieval Europe, restoring a previously marginalized subject to a central status in our artistic and cultural heritage. Author Biography Lawrence Nees is Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of Delaware, where he has taught since 1978. He is the author of The Gundohinus Gospels (Cambridge, Mass., 1987), A Tainted Mantle: Hercules and the Classical Tradition at the Carolingian Court (Philadelphia, 1991), and editor of Approaches to Early Medieval Art (Cambridge, Mass., 1998). He is currently completing a general book on Frankish manuscript illumination. Table of Contents Introduction1: The Roman Language of Art2: Earliest Christian Art3: Conversion4: Art for Aristocrats5: Endings and Beginnings6: Craftsmanship and Artistry7: Saints and Holy Places8: Holy Images9: Word and Image10: Art at the Court11: Expressive and Didactic Images12: Towards a New AgeConclusionNotesTimelineFurther ReadingMuseums and WebsitesList of IllustrationsIndex Review Nees volume belongs on all our shelves * Early Medieval Europe * Promotional 700 years of medieval artistic expression Long Description The first millennium saw a rich and distinctive artistic tradition form in Europe. While books had long been central to the Christian religious tradition, education, and culture, they now became an important artistic medium, sometimes decorated with brilliant colours and precious metals.Lawrence Nees explores issues of artist patronage, craftsmanship, holy men and women, monasteries, secular courts, and the expressive and educational roles ofartistic creation. He discusses early Christian art within the late Roman tradition, and the arts of the newly established kingdoms of northern Europe not as opposites, but as different aspects of a larger historical situation. This approach reveals the onset of an exciting new visual relationshipbetween the church and the populace throughout medieval Europe, restoring a previously marginalized subject to a central status in our artistic and cultural heritage. Review Quote "This is an invaluable survey of the art of this fascinating and complex period. A brilliant and authoritative account."--Leslie Webster, British Museum "A wide-ranging, informative, and up-to-date survey of the art of the first millenium. In addition to presenting the visual material he is also generous with explanation, interpretation, and informed speculation."--John Lowden, Courtauld Institute of Art Promotional "Headline" Introduction 1. The Roman Language of Art 2. Earliest Christian Art 3. Conversion 4. Art for Aristocrats 5. Endings and Beginnings 6. Craftsmanship and Artistry 7. Saints and Holy Places 8. Holy Images 9. Word and Image 10. Art at the Court 11. Expressive and Didactic Images 12. Towards a New Age Conclusion Notes Timeline Further Reading Museums and Websites List of Illustrations Index New Feature Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. The Roman Language of Art Chapter 2. Earliest Christian Art Chapter 3. Conversion Chapter 4. Art for Aristocrats Chapter 5. Endings and Beginnings Chapter 6. Craftsmanship and Artistry Chapter 7. Saints and Holy Places Chapter 8. Holy Images Chapter 9. Word and Image Chapter 10. Art at Court Chapter 11. Expressive and Didactic Images Chapter 12. Towards a New Age Conclusion Notes Further Reading Timeline Museums and Websites List of Illustrations Index Introduction 1. The Roman Language of Art 2. Earliest Christian Art 3. Conversion 4. Art for Aristocrats 5. Endings and Beginnings 6. Craftsmanship and Artistry 7. Saints and Holy Places 8. Holy Images 9. Word and Image 10. Art at the Court 11. Expressive and Didactic Images 12. Towards a New Age Conclusion Notes Timeline Further Reading Museums and Websites List of Illustrations Index Introduction 1. The Roman Language of Art 2. Earliest Christian Art 3. Conversion 4. Art for Aristocrats 5. Endings and Beginnings 6. Craftsmanship and Artistry 7. Saints and Holy Places 8. Holy Images 9. Word and Image 10. Art at the Court 11. Expressive and Didactic Images 12. Towards a New Age Conclusion Notes Timeline Further Reading Museums and Websites List of Illustrations Index Details ISBN0192842439 Author Lawrence Nees Short Title EARLY MEDIEVAL ART Pages 272 Language English ISBN-10 0192842439 ISBN-13 9780192842435 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Professor, Department of Art History, University of Delaware DOI 10.1604/9780192842435 UK Release Date 2002-04-25 NZ Release Date 2002-04-25 Edited by James J. Elser Birth 1904 Position Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Qualifications PhD Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford History of Art Publication Date 2002-04-25 DEWEY 709.02 Illustrations numerous colour and halftones Audience General AU Release Date 2002-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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