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Author Gearhart, Heidi C., 1976- author.

Title Theophilus and the theory and practice of medieval art / Heidi C. Gearhart.

Publication Info. University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2017]

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 193 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
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Summary "Explores Theophilus' On Diverse Arts, a twelfth-century treatise on artistic techniques. Examines the system of values according to which medieval artists operated and created art objects"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-182) and index.
Contents Pedagogy and exegesis -- The transformation of matter -- Monastic labor and craft -- The display of skill.
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Subject Theophilus, Presbyter, active 12th century. De diversis artibus.
De diversis artibus (Theophilus, Presbyter)
Art -- Early works to 1800.
Art.
Chronological Term Early works to 1800
Subject Art -- Technique -- Early works to 1800.
Art -- Technique.
Art, Medieval.
Art, Medieval.
Genre/Form Early works.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Gearhart, Heidi C., 1976- Theophilus and the theory and practice of medieval art. University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2017] 9780271077154 (DLC) 2016037480 (OCoLC)959552270
ISBN 9780271079837 (electronic book)
0271079835 (electronic book)
9780271077154
0271077158
Standard No. 40027162979