Witness to History by Charles T Little
The face in medieval sculpture was an exploration in human identity, marked not only by evolving nuances of style but also by the ongoing drama of European history. The 81 magnificent sculpted heads featured in this volume provide a sweeping view of the Middle Ages, from the waning days of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance. Each sculpture bears eloquent witness to its own remarkable history, whether it was removed because of changing tastes or for political reasons, such as being cut off the head of a king on a grand cathedral facade. The book is organized into seven thematic sections, including 'Iconoclasm' and 'The Stone Bible', which explore the process of reconnecting these works to their origins using both traditional art historical methods as well as the latest scientific technology. An essay on medieval physiognomy by the distinguished scholar Willibald Sauerlander introduces the volume.
Charles T. Little is curator in the Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Willibald Sauerlander is director emeritus of the Zentralinstitut fur Kunstgeschichte, Munich.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300117813 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300117817 |
| Title | Witness to History |
| Author | Charles T Little |
| Series | Metropolitan Museum Of Art |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2006-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 180 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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