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Medieval wall paintings in English & Welsh churches / Roger Rosewell.

By: Publication details: Woodbridge, UK ; Rochester, NY : Boydell Press, 2008.Description: 380 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9781843833680 (hbk.)
  • 1843833689 (hbk.)
  • 9781843834847
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Contents:
A history of wall paintings -- The subjects -- Patrons and painters -- Making wall paintings -- Meanings and understanding -- Reformation and rescue -- The gazetteer.
Summary: Surveying the images and iconography that made the medieval church a riot of colour, this book brings together many of the best surviving examples of medieval church wall paintings. It uses new technologies to allow us to visualise these works as the artists first intended. Rosewell's text accompanies the images.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Barcode
Book Book CGLAS Library Red 751.72 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 10193

Includes bibliographical references (p. [349]-370) and index.

A history of wall paintings -- The subjects -- Patrons and painters -- Making wall paintings -- Meanings and understanding -- Reformation and rescue -- The gazetteer.

Surveying the images and iconography that made the medieval church a riot of colour, this book brings together many of the best surviving examples of medieval church wall paintings. It uses new technologies to allow us to visualise these works as the artists first intended. Rosewell's text accompanies the images.