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Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press features these 9th-century world-wide works of art in stunning and detailed photographs. more...
Art history guide 30,000 Years of Art, with beautiful presentation of art by historical timeline, includes these sacred artifacts from the 9th century. more...
Art history guide 30,000 Years of Art, with its presentation of art by historical timeline rather than by culture, includes these religious and funeral pieces from 750AD. more...
Art book 30,000 Years of Art, with large-scale photographs of world art organized chronologically, includes medieval decorative art from 8th century. more...
Before he became famous and was lured to Burgundy by Philip the Good, Jan van Eyck, who perfected the new oil painting medium, was hired by John III the Pitiless. more...
"The Haywain" is a symbol of human greed, the decline of the Church, and the disintegration of the guilds that characterized 15th-century society more...
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History of North French Miscellany
By: Frances Spiegel
In the magnificent and luxurious North French Miscellany every page is a work of art. This Hebrew manuscript has travelled Europe and has a long and fascinating history. more...
Art of the North French Miscellany
By: Frances Spiegel
The medieval art of the North French Miscellany, one of the British Library's most important Hebrew manuscripts, shows great skill and a fine sense of humour. more...
By: Frances Spiegel
The art and calligraphy in this medieval manuscript attracts calligraphers and historians from around the world. A facsimile edition is now available. more...
By: W. Hommel
What is a monastery? Why were they responsible for preserving numerous artifacts? more...
What are Illuminated Manuscripts?
By: W. Hommel
How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society? more...
The Black Death and Medieval Art
By: W. Hommel
Images of death and the macabre produced during the Medieval era were highly influenced by the Black Plague that spread across Europe during the mid-14th century. more...
Angels, Icons & Religious Imagery
By: W. Hommel
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt? more...
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