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1 online resource : color illustrations. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Art of century collection
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Art of century collection.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
Gothic art finds its roots in the powerful architecture of the cathedrals of northern France. It is a medieval art movement that evolved throughout Europe for more than 200 years. Leaving curved Roman forms behind, the architects started using flying buttresses and pointed arches to open cathedrals to the daylight. A period of great economic and social change, the gothic era also saw the development of a new iconography celebrating the Holy Mary, in contrast to the fearful themes of dark Roman times. Full of rich changes in all the different arts (architecture, sculpture, painting, etc.), Gothi. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Art, Gothic.
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Art, Gothic. |
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Art, Gothic -- Pictorial works.
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Genre/Form |
Pictorial works.
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Painting, Gothic.
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Painting, Gothic. |
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Sculpture, Gothic.
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Sculpture, Gothic. |
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Architecture, Gothic.
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Architecture, Gothic. |
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Electronic books.
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Illustrated works.
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Illustrated works.
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Added Author |
Carl, Klaus H., author.
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Hacker, Andrea, translator.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Charles, Victoria. Gothic art. New York : Parkstone Press international, [2008] 9781780428123 (OCoLC)778727846 |
ISBN |
9781781602249 (electronic book) |
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1781602247 (electronic book) |
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