In the Glory of God

The history of medieval art is vast, lasting over a thousand years. What united the various periods, styles, and developments of this era was a focus on creating art that reflected an interest in religion and in the tradition of depicting Christian elements. This comprehensive survey provides readers with a detailed insight into how art was shaped by religion during the Middle Ages. Chapters describe how different types of art conveyed certain messages and what those messages would...
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The history of medieval art is vast, lasting over a thousand years. What united the various periods, styles, and developments of this era was a focus on creating art that reflected an interest in religion and in the tradition of depicting Christian elements. This comprehensive survey provides readers with a detailed insight into how art was shaped by religion during the Middle Ages. Chapters describe how different types of art conveyed certain messages and what those messages would come to mean in the larger scope of art history.