Presents a chronological introduction to Medieval art, including stained glass, illuminated manuscripts, mural and panel paintings, metalwork, tapestries, sculp

In this authoritative, lively book, the celebrated Italian novelist and philosopher Umberto Eco presents a learned summary of medieval aesthetic ideas. Juxtapos

Discusses the techniques, uses, and aesthetics of medieval drawings; and reproduces work from more than fifty manuscripts produced between the ninth and early f

"Dismantles the religious, political, and geographic walls that have separated medieval art and architecture and treats not only western Europe but also the Byz

This important and overdue book examines illuminated manuscripts and other book arts of the Global Middle Ages. Illuminated manuscripts and illustrated or decor