Art and Society in the Middle Ages by Georges Duby
In this beautifully written book, Georgea s Duby, one of Francea s greatest medieval historians, returns to one of the central themes of his work -- the relationship between art and society.
Art and Society in the Middle Ages
Summary
aeo A concise but wide--ranging work by one of Francea s greatest historians. aeo Discusses the relation between art and society in Europe from the fifth to the fifteenth century. aeo Demonstrates how the meaning and significance of art changes over time.
Art and Society in the Middle Ages Summary
Art and Society in the Middle Ages Reviews
a Georges Duby was one of the leading medievalists of the twentieth century, a historian with a long--standing interest in art. This book compresses the knowledge of a lifetime into an elegant, lapidary essay packed with perceptive comments on both art and society, making it as indispensable for specialists as it is accessible to students and art--loving general readers.a Peter Burke, Professor of Cultural History at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge
About Georges Duby
Georges Duby, one of Francea s greatest medieval historians was Professor of History at the College de France.
Table of Contents
Introduction. 1. From the Fifth to the Tenth Century. 2. 960--160. 3. 1160--1320. 4. 1320--1400. Chronologies. Bibliography. Index.
Additional information
GOR004464609
9780745621746
0745621740
Art and Society in the Middle Ages by Georges Duby
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Paperback
Polity Press
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