Excerpt from Handbook of the Arts of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, as Applied to the Decoration of Furniture, Arms, Jewels, &C. &C, Vol. 6
IT is only of late years that archaeologists have understood that Art is exhibited, not only in architecture, statuary, and monuments] painting, but that ecclesiastical utensils, arms, jewels, furniture, and even objects of common use, all equally bear testimony to the artistic talent of ancient times, and afi'ord as irrefragable evidence of the character of the epoch in which they were made.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the decorative arts and crafts of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with a focus on the use of domestic objects as a testament to artistic development and cultural context. The author examines the evolution and sophistication of such objects as furniture, arms, jewelry, and tableware across these periods, tracing how artistic styles and techniques changed over time, and how these objects reflected the social and cultural values of the era. The book further explores the role of these decorative arts in everyday life, and how they were used to express personal style, wealth, and even religious devotion. The book also considers the influence of the medieval and Renaissance periods on the decorative arts of later times, highlighting the enduring legacy of these artistic traditions. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and richly illustrated account of the decorative arts and crafts of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, offering insights into the artistic, social, and cultural history of these periods. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780282740306_0
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