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.
Joan Evans Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
Joan Evans è stata una storica britannica specializzata in arte medievale francese e inglese. Il suo lavoro si è concentrato sull'arte e le sculture create dai moniaci dell'abbazia di Cluny. Ha studiato opere d'arte del periodo romanico, contribuendo così a una più profonda comprensione di quest'epoca artistica.
The Flowering of the Middle Ages
- 240pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
An extensively illustrated collection of essays by noted scholars which examine in depth six aspects of the medieval life and culture of Europe: the monastic world; the cathedrals, courts and castles; death and the afterlife; scholarships and universities; and industry, money and trade.
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.