Book of Beasts. The Bestiary in the Medieval World

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Book of Beasts. The Bestiary in the Medieval World
352,00 lei

Categorii: Diverse

Limba: Engleza

Data publicării: 2019

Editura: Getty Trust Publications

Tip copertă: Hardcover

Nr Pag: 356

ISBN: 9781606065907

Dimensiuni: l: 27cm | H: 30cm | 3.5cm | 2326g

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Book of Beasts. The Bestiary in the Medieval World
352,00 lei

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A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary-one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages-and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture.

With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst.
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