English Medieval Shrines by John Crook
Survey of the growth and development of the magnificent shrines which reached their apogee during the middle ages.
There is a veritable flood of information in this book* CULTURAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY *
There is much to praise in this elegantly written and beautifully produced account. For the student of medieval art or the educated enthusiast, this book is a sophisticated synthesis of an extraordinary amount of research in archaeology, hagiography, art history, architectural history, among other disciplines. . It is indeed the go-to book on the subject. * JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION *
Brings to his inquiry decades of expertise and many gems of knowledge quarried from the archives. Underpinned by learning and much shrine study, his detailed survey is also furnished with a valuable repository of plates and figures. [Readers] nevertheless will find his book a treasury of knowledge, which deserves attention as the fullest accessible survey of English medieval shrine work. * HISTORY *
Will be of interest both to those who want to learn more about the cult of saints and shrine bases generally and to those who wish to research a specific shrine. Undoubtedly, this volume will quickly become established as the standard work on the subject, and, as such, thoroughly deserves a place on many a bookshelf. * CHURCH MONUMENTS *
This comprehensive and authoritative book demonstrates once again John Crook's pre-eminent position as a scholar of the material history of the cult of the saints in the Medieval West. [It] shines a searchlight on this elusive but important subject. * ECCLESIOLOGY TODAY *
Effortlessly combines archaeology, art, architecture, hagiography and other documents to produce a compelling narrative. * MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY *
John Crook, Britain's foremost expert on shrines, here distils a lifetime's research into an essential synthesis. * BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY *
This is a valuable resource for church historians and archaeologists, with its 53 black-and-white photos of excellent quality, mostly the work of the author. * CHURCH TIMES *
This book will be warmly welcomed by readers with a specialist interest in medieval shrines, their origins, locations, associated ceremonies, designs, and fates. Dr Crook is the foremost authority on the subject, and this volume amply shows why. * VIDIMUS *
There is much to praise in this elegantly written and beautifully produced account. For the student of medieval art or the educated enthusiast, this book is a sophisticated synthesis of an extraordinary amount of research in archaeology, hagiography, art history, architectural history, among other disciplines. . It is indeed the go-to book on the subject. * JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION *
Brings to his inquiry decades of expertise and many gems of knowledge quarried from the archives. Underpinned by learning and much shrine study, his detailed survey is also furnished with a valuable repository of plates and figures. [Readers] nevertheless will find his book a treasury of knowledge, which deserves attention as the fullest accessible survey of English medieval shrine work. * HISTORY *
Will be of interest both to those who want to learn more about the cult of saints and shrine bases generally and to those who wish to research a specific shrine. Undoubtedly, this volume will quickly become established as the standard work on the subject, and, as such, thoroughly deserves a place on many a bookshelf. * CHURCH MONUMENTS *
This comprehensive and authoritative book demonstrates once again John Crook's pre-eminent position as a scholar of the material history of the cult of the saints in the Medieval West. [It] shines a searchlight on this elusive but important subject. * ECCLESIOLOGY TODAY *
Effortlessly combines archaeology, art, architecture, hagiography and other documents to produce a compelling narrative. * MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY *
John Crook, Britain's foremost expert on shrines, here distils a lifetime's research into an essential synthesis. * BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY *
This is a valuable resource for church historians and archaeologists, with its 53 black-and-white photos of excellent quality, mostly the work of the author. * CHURCH TIMES *
This book will be warmly welcomed by readers with a specialist interest in medieval shrines, their origins, locations, associated ceremonies, designs, and fates. Dr Crook is the foremost authority on the subject, and this volume amply shows why. * VIDIMUS *
Michael Bullen is an architectural historian working as a conservation officer in Hampshire. John Crook is an architectural historian, archaeological consultant, and photographer. Rodney Hubbuck lived in Petersfield for many years and has a special interest in the architecture and stained glass of the South and South West.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843836827 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843836823 |
| Title | English Medieval Shrines |
| Author | John Crook |
| Series | Boydell Studies In Medieval Art And Architecture |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-11-17 |
| Number of pages | 366 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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