Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art
- ISBN-10
- 027599418X
- ISBN-13
- 9780275994181
- Category
- Art, Medieval
- Pages
- 303
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Janetta Rebold Benton
Description
A comprehensive and informed analysis explores the startlingly diverse and sophisticated fine arts in the Middle Ages. * Includes 76 illustrations
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