Medieval Realms: Art and Architecture by Stewart Ross

Medieval Realms: Art and Architecture by Stewart Ross

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Offers an insight into the art and architecture of medieval Europe. This book helps you discover how the great cathedrals, castles, manor houses, tombs, monuments and monasteries were constructed, and find out how stained glass windows were made and the stories they told. It discusses the different ways people illustrated manuscripts and books.

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Medieval Realms: Art and Architecture by Stewart Ross

This book gives readers an insight into the art and architecture of medieval Europe. You can discover how the great cathedrals, castles, manor houses, tombs, monuments and monasteries were constructed and find out how stained glass windows were made and the stories they told. Read about the different ways people illustrated manuscripts and books, and learn when painting became more realistic, as we trace the changes and movements that influenced art and architecture in medieval times. It includes contemporary written evidence, colour photographs and maps, a timeline, glossary and index.
Stewart Ross is a prize-winning children's author whose works have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He is a history graduate and has written over one hundred books on the subject. The consultant, Professor Malcolm Barber, has been a lecturer in medieval history for over thirty-five years. He has written many books and articles on medieval subjects, including 'The Two Cities: Medieval Europe 1050-1320'.
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ISBN 13 9780750244411
ISBN 10 0750244410
Title Medieval Realms: Art and Architecture
Author Stewart Ross
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Year published 2004-06-17
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.