The Gothic Image: Religious Art In France Of The Thirteenth Century

Male, Emile

Emile Male's book aids understanding of medieval art and medieval symbolism, and of the vision of the world which presided over the building of the French cathedrals. It looks at French religious art in the Middle Ages, its forms, and especially the Eastern sources of sculptural iconography used in the cathedrals of France. Fully illustrated with many footnotes it acts as a useful guide for the student of Western culture.

EAN

9780064300322

Publisher

Westview Press Inc

Published

1 January 1973

Pages

444