Witness to History
The Face in Medieval Sculpture
Charles T. Little(Editor)
Yale University Press
Published on 1. October 2006
Book
Hardback
180 pages
978-0-300-11781-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
95 b&w and 80 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 223 mm
Weight
1444 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-300-11781-3 (9780300117813)
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Persons
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.