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Author | : Paul Williamson |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018-07-31 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0500021775 |
One of the most important collections of medieval sculpture and metalwork ever assembled, available to the public for the first time This is the definitive catalogue of one of the most important collections of medieval art that exists in private hands, not previously accessible to the public. Comprised of outstanding European sculptures of the medieval period, as well as some Late Antique and Byzantine pieces and related works of the post-medieval era, this stunning volume includes detailed descriptions of many items rarely or never before seen in print. The featured objects are made from wood, stone (including alabaster and marble), terra- cotta, and metal— mostly consisting of crucifix figures (corpora) and other functional metalware, such as aquamanilia (water vessels for the washing of hands) and candlesticks—all of which are beautifully showcased by specially commissioned photography.
Author | : Paul Williamson |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021-12-07 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0500024561 |
One of the most important collections of medieval sculpture and metalwork ever assembled, available to the public for the first time This is the definitive catalogue of one of the most important collections of medieval art that exists in private hands, not previously accessible to the public. Comprised of outstanding European sculptures of the medieval period, as well as some Late Antique and Byzantine pieces and related works of the post-medieval era, this stunning volume includes detailed descriptions of many items rarely or never before seen in print. The featured objects are made from wood, stone (including alabaster and marble), terra- cotta, and metal— mostly consisting of crucifix figures (corpora) and other functional metalware, such as aquamanilia (water vessels for the washing of hands) and candlesticks—all of which are beautifully showcased by specially commissioned photography.
Author | : Kathryn Gerry |
Publisher | : Rizzoli International Publications |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020-08-28 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1785511890 |
A survey of the Wyvern Collection of Medieval and Early Renaissance art at Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine. Includes exquisite sculptures and manuscripts. Why does medieval art matter today? This beautifully illustrated book will examine this question through the lens of the magnificent objects in the Wyvern Collection of Medieval and Early Renaissance art, accompanying the collection's first exhibition in the United States. Works include exquisite examples of metalwork, stone and wood sculpture, and illuminated manuscripts from across Europe, as well as the Christian community of Ethiopia. Offering new photography and complementary text, this book will be an essential resource for one of the world's most important private collections of medieval art, and a fascinating read for all interested in the Middle Ages and the role of art history in exploring our world.
Author | : Kate Novak |
Publisher | : Wizards of the Coast |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2012-05-08 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0786963204 |
High fantasy doesn’t get better than this—revisit the classic Forgotten Realms in this 2nd book of the Finder’s Stone Trilogy by veteran authors Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb. More than a hunk of junk, the Wyvern’s Spur has moldered in a crypt for fifteen generations until now. The Wyvernspur family’s powerful heirloom has been stolen, and grand wizard and patriarch Drone Wyvernspur is the first to fall to the ancient item’s curse. The family fool, Giogi, is left to find it, but even recovering the spur cannot guarantee his clan’s safety. Fortunately, the famous halfling bard Olive Ruskettle and a mysterious and talented mage named Cat are determined to help. But when betrayal and enchantment threaten Giogi’s progress, he must invoke the spur’s awesome might . . . or become its next victim!
Author | : William Francis |
Publisher | : Vanguard Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2021-06-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781800161092 |
England in 1360. The Pestilence is killing thousands, undermining the authority of Church and king. Cemeteries are full, burial pits overflowing. Prayers beseeching God's mercy, remain unanswered. Unceasing horror... But there is worse to come. More deaths and increasingly brutal murders. When Bishop of Hereford, John Trilleck, is beheaded, Pope Innocent sends Cardinal Beyssac and his companions to Hereford to restore the Church's authority. Their journey through England reveals a lawless country, rife with paganism and ritual murder. The disciples of the Wyvern Ring will wade through blood to fulfil their sacred duty. As emissary of the pope, Cardinal Beyssac is targeted for assassination. Deadlier than the Pestilence, it appears the Wyvern Ring cannot be stopped.
Author | : David Musgrove |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2021-04-06 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 050077658X |
The definitive and fully illustrated guide to the Bayeux Tapestry. The full history of the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and the story of the tapestry itself. Most people know that the Bayeux Tapestry depicts the moment when the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, Harold Godwinson, was defeated at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 by his Norman adversary William the Conqueror. However, there is much more to this historic treasure than merely illustrating the outcome of this famous battle. Full of intrigue and violence, the tapestry depicts everything from eleventh-century political and social life—including the political machinations on both sides of the English Channel in the years leading up to the Norman Conquest—to the clash of swords and stamp of hooves on the battle field. Drawing on the latest historical and scientific research, authors David Musgrove and Michael Lewis have written the definitive book on the Bayeux Tapestry, taking readers through its narrative, detailing the life of the tapestry in the centuries that followed its creation, explaining how it got its name, and even offering a new possibility that neither Harold nor William were the true intended king of England. Featuring stunning, full- color photographs throughout, The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry explores the complete tale behind this medieval treasure that continues to amaze nearly one thousand years after its creation.
Author | : Ed Greenwood |
Publisher | : Wizards of the Coast |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2011-11-15 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0786961724 |
Imbued with new powers, Shandril finds herself shadowed by enemies—and haunted by a terrifying responsibility The burning magic now housed in Shandril’s body is the most powerful and most sought-after magic in all of Faerûn. Although she was reluctant to take it, there are many others who would kill for the power, and Shandril is now in constant danger. However, Shandril is not alone, and with the help of a handsome young wizard, some burly knights of Myth Drannor, and a certain old mage of Shadowdale, she might just stay alive long enough to save the Realms.
Author | : Deborah Cooke |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 420 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780451224767 |
When her world-changing invention is destroyed and her partner is murdered, scientist Alexandra Madison, plagued by recurring dragon-haunted nightmares, finds a protector in Donovan Shea, a shape-shifting dragon warrior who needs her help in ending the Pyr/Slayer war. Original
Author | : Harper Lee |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 548 |
Release | : 2015-08-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0062441787 |
From celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning author Harper Lee, her bestselling novels To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman available together in this convenient e-book bundle. Set in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, and featuring characters that have become indelible in American culture, Harper Lee’s beloved classic of Southern literature, To Kill a Mockingbird and its follow-up, Go Set a Watchman, offer a haunting portrait of race and class, innocence and injustice, hypocrisy and heroism, tradition and transformation in the Deep South of the 1930s and 1950s that resonates today. Enduring in vision, Harper Lee’s timeless novels illuminate the complexities of human nature and the depths of the human heart with humor, unwavering honesty, and a tender, nostalgic beauty, and will be celebrated by generations to come.
Author | : Nicholas Snelling |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2021-07-30 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780648959021 |