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A Alma Amortalhada: Mário de Sá-Carneiro's Use of Metaphor and Image Series: Monografías A Acta of the bishops of Chichester, 1075-1207 Series: Canterbury & York Society Actor y Técnica de la Representación del Teatro Clásico (Madrid, 17-19 de mayo de 1988) Series: Monografías A Adjusting to Reality: Philosophical and Psychological Ideas in the Post-Civil War Novels of Ramón J. Sender Series: Monografías A Aesthetic Vision and German Romanticism Series: Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture Crosses disciplinary boundaries to explore German Romantic writing about visual experience and the interplay of text and image in Romantic epistemology. Aesthetic Vision and German Romanticism - paperback Series: Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture Crosses disciplinary boundaries to explore German Romantic writing about visual experience and the interplay of text and image in Romantic epistemology. 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This is the last chance for libraries and collectors alike to acquire this beautiful and informative publication. The Art and Architecture of English Benedictine Monasteries, 1300-1540: A Patronage History Series: Studies in the History of Medieval Religion Analysis of the patronage of Benedictine monasteries has much to reveal about both monastic life and material culture of the time. Art and Power - paperback The Art of the Anglo-Saxon Goldsmith Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies Goldsmiths' products examined, combining discussion of object with analysis of inscription and design, and literary and archaeological evidence for smiths and their work. Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales The Tudor king who never was: Arthur's life and death newly examined. Artists and Aesthetics in Spain Series: Monografías A The Arts of the Anglican Counter-Reformation A wide-ranging survey of the brief revival of religious art, architecture, music, and literature during the Counter-Reformation. The Bayeux Tapestry A leading authority on the Bayeux Tapestry examines the work "frame by frame" in this profusely illustrated and annotated volume. The Bayeux Tapestry on CD-Rom Series: Scholarly Digital Editions Full magnifiable images of the tapestry, translations of inscriptions and full commentary. Also includes reproductions of facsimiles, plus full texts of sixteen primary sources. The Bayeux Tapestry on CD-Rom Series: Scholarly Digital Editions CD-Rom of the famous Tapestry. View scenes from the entire work, withtranslations of inscriptions and full commentary. Also includes reproductions of facsimiles, plus full texts of sixteen primary sources. The Bayeux Tapestry: New Interpretations New approaches to what is arguably the most famous artefact from the Middle Ages. Bedfordshire Churches in the Nineteenth Century Series: Publications Bedfordshire Hist Rec Soc Ben Enwonwu Series: Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora An intellectual biography of a modern African artist and his immense contribution to twentieth-century art history. Bestiary - paperback A delightful translation of one of the finest, and most beautiful, examples of a medieval Bestiary. A Bibliography of Westminster Abbey Series: Westminster Abbey Record Series First bibliography of all printed material concerned with Westminster Abbey, from parliamentary papers to guide books. Building Accounts of Souls College, 1438-1443 Series: Oxford Historical Society New Series Edition, with full explanatory material, of the documents concerning the building of All Souls, Oxford: a vital source for our knowledge of the period. Building a Railway: Bourne to Saxby Series: Publications of the Lincoln Record Society Nineteenth-century photographs, juxtaposed with the same scenes taken in today's world, bring the building of a Lincolnshire railway vividly to life. The Bury Bible A paperbound edition of the illuminations from The Bury Bible, affording an opportunity to appreciate some of the masterpieces of English romanesque art. Carl W. Peters An account of the life and work of the American Scene painter Carl W. Peters, and the place of his work within the genre. Castles of God - paperback The fortified religious buildings of Christendom, Islam and Tibetan Buddhism, described by an acknowledged expert who also includes his own photographs and detailed plans. Castles of God An exploration of the incorporation of military architecture into religious buildings, the forms it took, and the circumstances which gave rise to it - from East to West. Cathedral Shrines of Medieval England - paperback First ever detailed study of lost medieval shrines in English cathedrals. The Companion Guide to St Petersburg - paperback Series: Companion Guides Chaucer and Costume Series: Chaucer Studies Literary analysis of the meanings inherent in the costumes of Chaucer's secular pilgrims, and his methods of characterisation through costume. The Chepman and Myllar Prints Series: Scottish Text Society Digitised facsimiles, with notes and transcription, of the earliest printed texts produced in Scotland. The Church and the Arts - paperback Series: Studies in Church History A Companion to Mexican Studies Series: Monografías A A comprehensive guide to the evolution of the major creative aspects of Mexican culture from pre-Columbian times to the present. A Companion to Mexican Studies - paperback Series: Monografías A A comprehensive guide to the evolution of the major creative aspects of Mexican culture from pre-Columbian times to the present. Constable Correspondence (set) Series: Suffolk Records Society Constable Correspondence volume 6 The Fishers Series: Suffolk Records Society Constable Correspondence volume 8 Further Documents and Correspondence Series: Suffolk Records Society The Contractors of Chartres The Correspondence of Dante Gabriel Rossetti Major edition revealing key ideas and events in the lives and work of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood and Victorian literary circles: 5,800 letters (including 2,000 previously unpublished letters) to 330 recipients. The Correspondence of Dante Gabriel Rossetti Major edition revealing key ideas and events in the lives and work of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood and Victorian literary circles: 5,800 letters (including 2,000 previously unpublished letters) to 330 recipients. The Correspondence of Dante Gabriel Rossetti 3 The Correspondence of Dante Gabriel Rossetti 9 The latest volume of Rossetti's correspondence, scrupulously edited by a team of experts. The Correspondence of Dante Gabriel Rossetti: set Courts and Regions in Medieval Europe Studies draw on history, archaeology, art history and literature to examine the phenomenon of the court and its relationship with outlying and distant areas. The Creation of Gothic Architecture, vols I and II Series: Creation of Gothic Architecture First part of 5-part history of the development of Gothic in the churches of the Paris Basin, 1120-1250. The Creation of Gothic Architecture: an Illustrated Thesaurus. The Ark of God. Volume III Series: Creation of Gothic Architecture A further volume in this monumental series on the architecture of the Gothic churches of the Paris Basin. The Creation of Gothic Architecture: an Illustrated Thesaurus. The Ark of God. Volumes IV and V Series: Creation of Gothic Architecture No serious art-historical library should be without it. [The publisher] is to be congratulated for taking on this epic venture. BURLINGTON MAGAZINE. The Crucified Mind Series: Monografías A Alberti is the key in this study of the intense religious element in Spanish avant-garde poetry, art and film of the 1920s and '30s. Cultural History through a National Socialist Lens Series: Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture A fascinating look at Nazi Germany as revealed in its films. Daughters of Artemis Evidence from manuscripts, tapestries, paintings and written documents shows the female huntress in action. Designs Upon the Land Series: Garden and Landscape History A wide-ranging and accessibly written account of designed medieval landscapes. A Dictionary of Fabulous Beasts - paperback Mythical creatures drawn largely from medieval travellers' tales, but encompassing civilisations from the Sumerians to the Wild West. Dominican Painting in East Anglia The Durham Liber Vitae and its Context Series: Regions and Regionalism in History The several thousand names recorded here cast light on how the church in Northumbria interacted with contemporary lay and ecclesiastical society over six hundred years. Dying and Death in Later Anglo-Saxon England Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies Study of late Anglo-Saxon texts and grave monuments illuminates contemporary attitudes towards dying and the dead. Edward III's Round Table at Windsor - paperback Series: Arthurian Studies A dramatic archaeological find at Windsor Castle reveals Edward III's 'House of the Round Table', designed to show off Edward's power and prestige at a crucial moment in his attempts to lay claim to the throne of France. Edward III's Round Table at Windsor Series: Arthurian Studies A dramatic archaeological find at Windsor Castle reveals Edward III's 'House of the Round Table', designed to show off Edward's power and prestige at a crucial moment in his attempts to lay claim to the throne of France. Edward the Confessor The life and cult of Edward the Confessor are here fully reappraised. England in the Thirteenth Century Proceedings of the 1984 Harlaxton Symposium England in the Fourteenth Century: Proceedings of the 1985 Harlaxton Symposium English Medieval Alabasters Francis Cheetham's classic survey of English medieval alabasters includes a richly illustrated catalogue of the Victoria and Albert Museum's unparalleled collection. The Eton College Chapel Wall Paintings An engaging and authoritative study that brings to life one of medieval England's forgotten masterpieces. The Eucharist in Romanesque France An overview of the theologies of the eucharist leads on to a detailed exploration of the Berengarian debates of the eleventh century and the complex of eucharistic ideas subsequently developed. Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince A Study of the Years 1340-1365 A close study of clothes worn by aristocratic families and their households at the time of the Black Prince - and of Chaucer - showing Europe-wide influences. Flint Flushwork A thorough survey of Flint Flushwork decoration, one of the finest artistic forms of the medieval craftsman. Fourteenth Century England II Series: Fourteenth Century England This new series is to be published in alternate years with Thirteenth Century England, providing a forum for the most recent research into the political, social, economic, ecclesiastical and cultural history of the fourteenth century, one of the most turbulent and compelling periods of English history - reflected in the vitality of the current scholarship. The Funeral Effigies of Westminster Abbey - paperback Gabriel Miró Series: Monografías A Gender and Representation in the Films of Ingmar Bergman Series: Studies in Scandinavian Literature and Culture A detailed feminist study of Bergman's most important films. Glory, Laud and Honour A wide-ranging survey of the brief revival of religious art, architecture, music, and literature during the Counter-Reformation. The Green Man - paperback Delightful, oft-reprinted guide to the foliate heads so common in medieval sculpture. This was the first-ever monograph dedicated to the Green Man. The Harrowing of Hell in Medieval England A survey of the important tradition of the Descent into Hell, and its depiction in the culture of medieval England. Head, Heart and Hand - paperback Catalog for first major exhibition devoted to work of Elbert Hubbard and the Roycroft community in upstate New York in the late 19th- early 20th century. Heraldry, Pageantry and Social Display in Medieval England Discussion of display through a range of artefacts and in a variety of contexts: family and lineage, social distinction and aspiration, ceremony and social bonding, and the expression of power and authority. Heraldry, Pageantry and Social Display in Medieval England - paperback Discussion of display through a range of artefacts and in a variety of contexts: family and lineage, social distinction and aspiration, ceremony and social bonding, and the expression of power and authority. Historic Town Plans of Lincoln, 1610-1920 Series: Publications of the Lincoln Record Society History and Conservation of Zanzibar Stone Town - paperback Series: Eastern African Studies Illustrated with photographs, plans and maps, this book examines the issues underlying the conservation of the historic Stone Town of Zanzibar. A History of Arthurian Scholarship Series: Arthurian Studies A survey of critical attention devoted to Arthurian matters. A History of Western Astrology - paperback Hollywood's Film Wars with France: Hollywood's Film Wars with France examines how Hollywood was able to establish a permanent dominance over the French market for motion pictures by using monopolistic trade practices and diplomatic pressure. The Iconography of Sir Isaac Newton to 1800 Catalogue and iconography of the extraordinary wealth of images of Sir Isaac Newton, both before and after his death. The Idea of the Castle in Medieval England A new way of looking at the medieval castle - as a cultural reflection of the society that produced it, seen through art and literature. The Illuminating Mind in American Photography: The Illuminating Mind in American Photography: Stieglitz, Strand, Weston, Adams looks at the ideas, images and lives of four major twentieth century American photographers: Alfred Stieglitz , Paul Strand, Edward Weston, and Ansel Adams. It is a kind of comparative biography, showing the interrelationships of their lives as well as their shared themes and experiences. Illustrating Camelot Series: Arthurian Studies An account in words and pictures of how the world of Camelot and King Arthur's knights was reflected in, and shaped by, book illustration. Jocelin of Wells: Bishop, Builder, Courtier Series: Studies in the History of Medieval Religion The life and career of Jocelin of Wells examined, with a particular emphasis on his role in the reconstruction of the Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. King Arthur's Round Table Archival and scientific research reveal the origins and purpose of the Winchester Round Table. King Arthur's Round Table: An Archaeological Investigation - paperback Archival and scientific research reveal the origins and purpose of the Winchester Round Table. King Harold II and the Bayeux Tapestry Series: Pubns Manchester Centre for Anglo-Saxon Studies Essays on the brief but tumultuous reign of Harold II, and one of our most important sources of knowledge of the time - the Bayeux Tapestry. The Late Medieval English College and its Context A wide ranging survey of the medieval secular college and its context. The Legends of King Arthur in Art - paperback Illustrated examination of the Arthurian legends as depicted in a vast range of media, from illuminated manuscripts to furniture and clothing. Lincolnshire Church Notes made by William John Monson, FSA, 1828-1840 Series: Publications of the Lincoln Record Society Lost Country Houses of Suffolk Lavishly illustrated account of forty magnificent country houses, destroyed in the last century. The Madonna of Humility Series: Bristol Studies in Medieval Cultures Detailed analysis of an iconographic motif of huge significance in European art. The Maps of Matthew Paris An examination of the intricate cartography of Matthew Paris, and the meanings of the maps themselves. Maps of Medieval Thought - paperback Mappa mundi texts and images present a panorama of the medieval world-view, c.1300; the Hereford map studied in close detail. The Master Masons of Chartres Masterpieces in Little Catalogue to the exhibition of portrait miniatures from the Royal Collection at the Queen's Gallery and across the United States. Medieval Allegory and the Building of the New Jerusalem The concept of the New Jerusalem, the City of God, as realised in architecture and literature, especially Pearl. A Medieval Book of Beasts Text, translation, and critical study of one of the most important medieval bestiaries. The Medieval Chantry Chapel Series: Studies in the History of Medieval Religion An archaeological investigation into the structure of the medieval chantry chapel, with many implications for religious practice at the time. Medieval Church Window Tracery in England A comprehensive review of the wide and varied range of window tracery designs that emerged during the medieval period. Medieval Clothing and Textiles 5 Series: Medieval Clothing and Textiles The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines. Medieval Clothing and Textiles 6 Series: Medieval Clothing and Textiles The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines. The Medieval Cook The figure of the medieval cook revealed, in the context of time and circumstance. Medieval Obscenities `Obscenity' is central to an understanding of medieval culture, and it is here examined in a number of different media. Medieval Wall Paintings in English and Welsh Churches The first major illustrated study of this unique medieval art form for almost half a century, surveying the images and iconography that made the medieval church a riot of colour. Narrative and Stylistic Patterns in the Films of Stanley Kubrick - paperback Series: European Studies in North American Literature and Culture A critical study of the films of Stanley Kubrick, one of the great directors of the century. Norwich Cathedral Close Series: Studies in the History of Medieval Religion Changes in the layout of the cathedral and its close traced over 600 years, using Norwich as a case-study. Paul Klee, Poet/Painter Series: Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture First scholarly monograph devoted to Klee's poetry illuminates the reciprocity of poetry and painting in Klee's creative world and in early modernism. Pedestrian Photographs A rich collection of photographs representing contemporary New Yorkers in their urban environment. Picturing Performance A systematic study of the visual arts as potential sources of historical documentation for the performing arts - music, drama and dance; also guidance on sources of images for the performing arts. Pilgrimage to Images in the Fifteenth Century A case study of the meaning and purpose of pilgrimage, based on the image of the 'scarred Virgin', Our Lady of Czestochowa. The Place of the Cross in Anglo-Saxon England Series: Pubns Manchester Centre for Anglo-Saxon Studies The cross pervaded the whole of Anglo-Saxon culture, in art, in sculpture, in religion, in medicine. These new essays explore its importance and significance. Portugal: A Traveller's History An historical guide to Portugal which both describes and accounts for what the visitor might see and experience in this often-spellbinding country. Prestige, Authority and Power in Late Medieval Manuscripts and Texts Series: York Manuscripts Conference A range of manuscripts and texts from various social contexts studied for what they reveal of that social background. Records of the Medieval Sword - paperback The origins, development and use of the two-edged knightly sword of the European middle ages, from the great migrations to the Renaissance. Religious Life in Normandy, 1050-1300 Series: Studies in the History of Medieval Religion `A vivid and absorbing picture both of the internal workings of religious houses in Normandy and their interactions with a wider society.' Professor ANN WILLIAMS Richard Woods (1715-1793) Series: Garden and Landscape History First full biography of Richard Woods, the landscape designer, examining his work and restoring him to the attention he merits. The Rosary Cantoral Series: Eastman Studies in Music Unlocks the secrets behind the images and music of an important Spanish musical manuscript compiled for a brotherhood of suspected heretics ca. 1500. The Rosary Cantoral Series: Eastman Studies in Music Unlocks the secrets behind the images and music of an important Spanish musical manuscript compiled for a brotherhood of suspected heretics ca. 1500. The Royal Chapel in the time of the Habsburgs Series: Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Music Focusing on the royal chapel established by Philip II in Madrid, the essays in this richly illustrated volume offer a series of different perspectives on the development of the main court chapels of Europe. The 1341 Royal Inquest in Lincolnshire Series: Publications of the Lincoln Record Society `Impeccably done... a useful contribution to national as well as local history.' EHR The Ruler Portraits of Anglo-Saxon England Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies Analysis of a group of images of kingship and queenship from Anglo-Saxon England explores the implications of their focus on books, authorship and learning. Seeable Signs Representations of the seven sacraments in medieval art examined in the context of theological, didactic and liturgical sources. Seeing America A stunning, full-color volume that examines 82 pieces in the University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery's American collection and their connections to American history, culture, literature, and politics. Seeing America A stunning, full-color volume that examines 82 pieces in the University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery's American collection and their connections to American history, culture, literature, and politics. The Spanish Eye Series: Monografías A The distinctively Spanish approach to reality and the visual image in painting and poetry. St George's Chapel, Windsor, in the Fourteenth Century A definitive look at the early history of St George's Chapel, one of the most important medieval buildings in England. Developed and improved by Edward III, the Chapel became the spiritual home of his newly-instigated Order of the Garter and, in the process, a new Camelot for the English monarchy. St William of York First full study of the life and career of St William of York, revealing his importance to the medieval church. Stow Church Restored Series: Publications of the Lincoln Record Society Studies in Early Medieval Coinage 2 Series: Studies in Early Medieval Coinage A scholarly and erudite collection of articles centred upon the study of early Anglo-Saxon coinage and based upon the proceedings of the second biennial Sceattas Symposium. Studies in Medievalism V Series: Studies in Medievalism Concentrating on Europe, this volume's sixteen essays discuss different forms of medievalism in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Serbia. The Template-Makers of the Paris Basin The Temple Church in London First full-length survey of the Temple Church, from its foundation in the twelfth century to the Second World War. The Theatre of Death English royal funeral ceremony from Mary, Queen of Scots to James I gives fascinating insight into the relationship between power and ritual at the renaissance court. Thirteenth-Century Wall Painting of Salisbury Cathedral Revisionist study of the wall-paintings of Salisbury Cathedral, setting them in the context of thirteenth-century religious reform. Town Hall Birmingham - A History in Pictures A pictorial history of Birmingham Town Hall, showing the many events, occasions and people to which it has played host. The Troyes Memoire Series: Medieval Clothing and Textiles Subsidia The Tudor and Stuart Monarchy: Pageantry, Painting, Iconography The Tudor and Stuart Monarchy: Pageantry, Painting, Iconography Roy Strong's scholarly, handsome three-volume work on pictures from the Tudor and Stuart era offers the greatest corpus of visual material on the period. The Tudor and Stuart Monarchy: Pageantry, Painting, Iconography Volume two of Roy Strong's scholarly, handsome three-volume work on pictures from the Tudor and Stuart era offers the greatest corpus of visual material on the period. The Tudor and Stuart Monarchy: Pageantry, Painting, Iconography Third and final volume on topics ranging from portraiture to iconography, gardens to pageantry. Includes index to all volumes. The Turn of the Screw These 33 paintings by acclaimed artist Jane Mackay are a visual reaction to Britten's opera, accompanied by an introduction and commentary by musicologist Andrew Plant. A History of the County of Gloucester Series: Victoria County History Describes the area's varied agrarian history and industrial activity. A History of the County of Middlesex Series: Victoria County History Like so much of Middlesex, Chelsea was swallowed up by Greater London. Here its history restores its lost identity. A History of the County of Middlesex Series: Victoria County History Authoritative, comprehensive history of the City of Westminster. A History of the County of Somerset Series: Victoria County History Authoritative and comprehensive account of one of Somerset's leading towns. Visualizing the Holocaust Series: Screen Cultures: German Film and the Visual Collection of essays exploring the controversies surrounding images of the Holocaust. Voices in the Gallery Original essays and poetry on works of art from the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester. Westminster Abbey: The Lady Chapel of Henry VII An account of the history, architecture and monuments of the chapel, the final, exquisite flowering of the gothic style. The Yorkshire Church Notes of Sir Stephen Glynne (1825-1874) Series: Yorkshire Archaeological Soc Record Series Detailed notes and drawings on Yorkshire churches from the Victorian period provide a wealth of fascinating evidence. |
