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Metropolitan Seminars in Art, Portfolio B: Earth, Heaven, and Hell, Man and Mystery in the Middle Ages

Metropolitan Seminars in Art, Portfolio B: Earth, Heaven, and Hell, Man and Mystery in the Middle Ages

Canaday, John Edwin

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ISBN10: 1258454742
ISBN13: 9781258454746
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 4 2012
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Metropolitan Seminars in Art, Portfolio B: Earth, Heaven, and Hell, Man and Mystery in the Middle Ages is a book written by John Edwin Canaday. The book is a part of the Metropolitan Seminars in Art series and focuses on the art and culture of the Middle Ages. It is divided into four sections, each of which explores a different theme related to the Middle Ages. The first section, Earth, focuses on the art and architecture of the period, including the development of Gothic architecture and the use of stained glass in churches. The second section, Heaven, explores the religious beliefs and practices of the time, including the role of the Church and the importance of salvation. The third section, Hell, delves into the darker aspects of the Middle Ages, including the use of torture and punishment, as well as the portrayal of demons and monsters in art. The final section, Man and Mystery, examines the role of human beings in the Middle Ages, including their beliefs about the afterlife and the mysteries of the universe. Throughout the book, Canaday provides detailed analysis of the art and culture of the Middle Ages, placing it in its historical context and exploring its significance in the development of Western civilization. The book is illustrated with numerous full-color reproductions of medieval art and architecture, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the art and culture of the Middle Ages.In Portfolios A-L.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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