An investigation into the famous table which is traditionally ascribed to King Arthur and which now hangs on the wall of the Great Hall at Winchester. Symbolism, iconography and inscriptions are discussed as well as the table's historical context.
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Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Illustrationen
100 illustrations, including 16 in colour
Maße
Höhe: 250 mm
Breite: 190 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7134-5507-6 (9780713455076)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The investigation of a symbol; the table itself - its state and carpentry; dating - radiocarbon and tree rings; the painting - iconography and inscriptions; the Round Table in history; the context of the table; the Round Table, past and future.
