Art, Textiles and Clothing
Fashion, tapestries, illuminated manuscripts and an exploration of medieval, Celtic and Byzantine art and ornamentation.
- Shoes and Pattens: Finds from Medieval Excavations – Francis Grew
Until recently, very little was known about medieval shoes. In recent years, however, nearly 2,000 shoes, many complete and in near-perfect condition, have been discovered preserved on the north bank of the Thames, and are now housed in the Museum of London. This collection, all from well-dated archaeological contexts, fills this vast gap in knowledge, making it possible to chart precisely the progress of shoe fashion between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries.
Hardcover: 152 pages
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- Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince: A Study of the Years 1340-1365 – Stella Newton
1340 to 1363 were years remarkable for dramatic developments in fashion and for extravagant spending on costume, foreshadowing the later luxury of Richard II's court. This volume is a detailed study, which discusses fourteenth-century costume in detail. Drawn from surviving accounts from the Royal courts, the evidence of chronicles and poetry (often from unpublished manuscripts), and representations in painting, sculpture and manuscript illumination.
Paperback: 160 pages
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- Textiles and Clothing: Medieval Finds from Excavations – Elisabeth Crowfoot
A wealth of new insights into the fashions, clothing and textile industries of medieval England and Europe, c.1150-c.1450. Features clothing and textile found in excavations of medieval sites in London in the past two decades, including knitting, tapestries, silk hair-nets and elaborately patterned oriental, Islamic and Italian fabrics, which reveal for the first time the wide range of cloths available to medieval Londoners.
Hardcover: 236 pages
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- Medieval Textiles and Dress: Objects, Texts, Images – Desiree G. Koslin
Collection of essays on the studies of textiles and dress of the Middle Ages. Contributors address surviving objects and artifacts and interpret representations in texts and images. The articles extend from the fifth to the sixteenth centuries, and cover Europe from Scandinavia, England, and Ireland in the north, to Italy and the Mediterranean basin in the south. Emphasis is placed on the significant role of trade and cultural exchanges.
Hardcover: 288 pages
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- Medieval Costume in England and France – Mary G. Houston
Carefully researched, meticulously detailed account of the style and construction of period costumes. Includes descriptions and illustrations of royal apparel, elaborate ecclesiastical dress and vestments, academic and legal garments and civilian dress of all classes. Also discusses jewelry, armor, textiles, embroidery and hairdressing.
Paperback: 240 pages
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- English Costume from the Early Middle Ages Through the Sixteenth Century – Iris Brooke
Comprehensive, profusely illustrated reference documents clothing styles of all classes – from loose-cut garments of 10th-century Anglo-Saxons to the splendid ermine-trimmed coronation outfit of Anne Boleyn in the 16th century, with special attention paid in all periods to such crucial details as footwear, cuffs, collars and hats. Includes important information about dress-making construction and notes on social customs of the period. 24 color plates.
Paperback: 296 pages
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- Dress Accessories, c.1150 - c.1450 – Geoff Egan
Brooches, rings, buckles, pendants, buttons, purses and other accessories were part of everyday dress in the Middle Ages. Over two thousand such items dating from from the period 1150-1450 are described and discussed here, all found in recent archaeological excavations in London.
Hardcover: 426 pages
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- Dress in the Middle Ages – Francoise Piponnier
Absorbing survey of medieval clothing makes an important and unique contribution to the understanding of the cultural and social conditions of western Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Drawing on paintings and sculpture, documents and literature, surviving clothing, textiles, jewelry, and armor, Francoise Piponnier and Perrine Mane show that garments and accessories of the Middle Ages reveal much about life and society of the time.
Paperback: 176 pages
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- The Bayeux Tapestry – David M. Wilson
The tapestry, which is nearly 1,000 years old and tells the story of The Battle of Hastings from preparation to aftermath, is reproduced in full color over 146 pages, with captions on a fold-out page for easy reference. A second reproduction in black and white has a detailed accompanying commentary. Sir David Wilson, former Director of the British Museum, provides an up-to-date summary of the historical evidence, explaining each episode and covering related topics such as the costumes, armor, ships, buildings, and customs.
Hardcover: 234 pages
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- The Unicorn Tapestries – Adolfo Cavallo
Elegantly illustrated and clearly written volume about now-famous 15th century works of art. Purchased by John D. Rockefeller in 1922, they now reside in Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Hardcover: 128 pages
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- Art of the Middle Ages – Janetta Benton
A lively exploration of the visual arts of the Middle Ages: stained glass, mosaics, illuminated manuscripts, mural and panel paintings, ivories, metalwork, enamels, tapestries, sculpture, and architecture. Organized chronologically and geographically. Includes a glossary, maps, bibliography, and explanations of the media and techniques used by medieval artists.
Paperback: 320 pages
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- Early Medieval Art – Lawrence Nees
The development of artistic expression from c. 300 AD through c. 1000 AD, ranging from brilliant illuminated manuscripts to decorative chairs, rich embroidery, and precious metalwork. Also explores issues of artist patronage, craftsmanship, holy men and women, monasteries, secular courts, and the expressive and educational roles of artistic creation.
Paperback: 272 pages
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- Medieval Art – Marilyn Stokstad
The major arts and diverse minor arts of the Middle Ages are presented here within the social, religious, and political frameworks of France, Denmark, Spain and Germany. Spans the period from the second to the fifteenth centuries with over 400 illustrations, maps, a chronological table, and glossary.
Paperback: 395 pages
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- Artists of the Middle Ages – Leslie Ross
Examines the identities of artists attributed to the most famous and influential works of medieval art, summarizing their lives and work, and offering unique insights into the practices and traditions of medieval art and its role in society. A timeline, chapter bibliographies, a list of further resources on medieval art, and an index offer additional tools for study.
Hardcover: 208 pages
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- Art of the Byzantine Era – David Talbot Rice
Architectural works, frescoes, mosaics, ivories, chalices, jeweled gospel covers and many other opulent works of art illustrated in this complete account of Byzantine art from the reign of Justinian to the fall of Constantinople.
Paperback: 288 pages
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- Gothic Art – Andrew Martindale
Gothic art is embodied in the cathedrals of the Middle Ages, but during the years between 1140 and 1400 a vast quantity of very fine paintings, stained glass, manuscript illuminations, metalwork and tapestries were also produced. Noted art historian Martindale writes of all these great achievement in one of the best available surveys of this most creative period in Western art.
Paperback: 287 pages
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- Gothic Art England: 1400-1547 – Paul Williamson
Essays by leading medieval scholars on subjects that encompass all aspects of life in this vibrant and influential time in English history – from war and politics to music and architecture. A wide variety of images present the very finest works of late medieval art, with a special emphasis on the architecture of English churches and cathedrals of the period. Many surviving examples of stonework, wood carving, stained glass, and arms and armor are published here for the first time, creating a book of both scholarship and beauty.
Paperback: 496 pages
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- Art and Architecture in Medieval France – Whitney Stoddard
Architecture and art of medieval France of the Romanesque and Gothic periods, 1000-1500. Detailed essays on individual monuments, and general discussions of the periods. Over 400 illustrations.
Paperback: 412 pages
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- Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass in the Victoria and Albert Museum – Paul Williamson
A showcase of the Victoria and Albert Museum's holdings of stained and painted glass, ranging from c. 1140 to 1540. Examples from England, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy. Over 100 color plates and illustrations. Features commentaries on each piece covering their original context and imagery, discussion of techniques, themes, and major centers of production.
Hardcover: 160 pages
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- Medieval Wall Paintings – E. Clive Rouse
In an illiterate age, wall painting graphically reinforced the message of the scriptures. Medieval churches in England were more or less completely painted. After built and plastered, the artists set to work adorning the walls with saints, Bible stories, and allegories. Includes dozens of color plates and a county by county gazetteer listing churches where wall paintings can still be seen.
Paperback: 80 pages
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- The Art of the Picts: Sculpture and Metalwork in Early Medieval Scotland – George & Isabel Henderson
The sculpture and metalwork of the Picts form one of the great enigmas of early medieval art. Dismissed for years by art historians, the surviving Pictish cross-slabs, incised stones, and metalwork remained the territory of archaeologists and those bewitched by the mysterious symbols found in so much of the art. Of interest to art historians, archaeologists, and medievalists of all disciplines, this volume is an acute analysis of the function and meaning of Pictish art, illustrated with 300 photographs and newly commissioned line drawings and maps.
Hardcover: 240 pages
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- Art of the Celts – Lloyd & Jennifer Laing
The entire spectrum of Celtic Art, with all its vibrancy, power, intricate pattern and ambiguity, is revealed here – from the rich treasures found throughout Iron Age Europe, through the flowering of metalwork, sculpture and manuscript illumination during the Dark Ages. Over 200 illustrations.
Paperback: 216 pages
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- Celtic Art in Pagan and Christian Times – J. Romilly Allen
Explores the origins of Celtic art in Britain, Ireland, and Europe. Starting with the migration of Celts to Britain, the author presents a profusely illustrated study of pagan Celtic art in the Bronze Age and early Iron Age, and Celtic art of the Christian period. 44 plates of photographs and line drawings depict a rich assortment of artifacts from a variety of sites, including pottery, necklaces, coins, and musical instruments.
Paperback: 362 pages
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- Celtic Ornament in the British Isles – E.T. Leeds
Well-documented study, focusing on less familiar or less accessible relics from the pagan past, traces the history and evolution of pre-Christian ornamentation from the earliest beginnings to a.d. 700. Great value to students of design and archaeology and anyone interested in Celtic ornamentation. Unabridged republication of classic 1933 edition.
Paperback: 244 pages
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- The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction – Bernard Meehan
Over one hundred color illustrations, including dozens of enlargements, that permit the reader to ponder the complex ornamentation which makes the Book of Kells a masterpiece of Celtic interlacing. Meehan, keeper of manuscripts at Trinity College Dublin, provides a commentary about the Book's background, its motifs and themes, and the material from which it is constructed.
Paperback: 95 pages
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- The Lindisfarne Gospels – Janet Backhouse
Manuscript produced in the Northumbrian island monastery of Lindisfarne at the end of the 7th century, in honor of Saint Cuthbert. One of the world's masterpieces of book painting. Illuminated pages reproduced in color.
Paperback: 96 pages
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- The Illuminated Page: Ten Centuries of Manuscript Painting in the British Library – Janet Backhouse
Chapters include: Early Centuries, Romanesque Europe, Early Gothic, Later Gothic, Late 15th Century and a chapter on patrons. Full color throughout, with a variety of manuscripts represented.
Hardcover: 240 pages
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- A History of Illuminated Manuscript – Christopher De Hamel
This 1986 title throws light on the world of illuminated manuscripts, which function as works of both art and literature. De Hamel provides a full history of the illuminated manuscript through text and dozens of glorious color illustrations.
Paperback: 272 pages
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- Medieval Illuminators and Their Methods of Work – Jonathan J.G. Alexander
A survey of European manuscript illumination from the fourth to the sixteenth century. Illustrating his discussion with examples chosen from all over Europe, the author discusses the social and historical context of the illuminators' lives, considers their methods of work, and shows the range and nature of the visual sources and the ways in which they were adapted, copied, or created anew.
Paperback: 222 pages
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- Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms – Michelle P. Brown
Definitions of terms, techniques, processes, and materials used in medieval illuminated manuscripts. Concise and readable explanations with numerous illustrations, many of them in color.
Paperback 128 pages
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- Medieval Panorama – Robert Barlett
Encompassing visual re-creation of the medieval world. Topics include the papacy, monasteries, popular religion; kingship, knighthood, and courtly life; Gothic cathedrals; manuscripts; life on the land and in the city; cosmology, magic, and the romance of chivalry; the Moors, the Jews, and the mysterious East. A biographical dictionary, timelines, maps, and a glossary, as well as cross-references to connect related topics are included.
Hardcover: 336 pages
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- Image on the Edge: The Margins of Medieval Art – Michael Camille
Peasants, servants, prostitutes and beggars all found their place, along with knights and clerics, engaged in impudent antics in the margins of prayer-books or, as gargoyles, on the outsides of churches. The author brings us to an understanding of how marginality functioned in medieval culture and shows us just how scandalous, subversive, and amazing the art of the time could be.
Paperback: 176 pages
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- Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum
A spectacular array of written artifacts from the masterpieces of medieval and Renaissance art, including liturgical books, devotional books, and books of the Bible. Arranged chronologically with brief commentaries on each item and a glossary of key terminology. Manuscripts reproduced in full color and described by members of the museum curatorial staff.
Paperback: 128 pages
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- Time Sanctified: The Book of Hours in Medieval Art and Life – Roger S. Wieck
Of all the illuminated manuscripts from this period, the Book of Hours was, by far, the most popular and among the most exquisitely made. This volume includes a detailed description of the contents of the Book of Hours, its social context, its role in late medieval piety, and essential textual analysis. 40 color plates, 150 black-and-white photos.
Paperback: 248 pages
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- Book of Hours: Illuminations – Simon Marmion
A reproduction of seventeen jewel-like miniature paintings by Simon Marmion from one of the finest Books of Hours. Marmion, one of the most accomplished illuminators of the fifteenth century, produced this example sometime between 1450 and 1475. The book's introduction discusses the history and meaning of Books of Hours, both as books of devotion and as works of art.
Paperback: 48 pages
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- Medieval Life and Leisure in the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries – Linda Wooley
The Devonshire Hunting Tapestries provide a unique insight into medieval life, depicting a lost chivalric world in rich and fascinating detail. Once owned by the dukes of Devonshire, the tapestries provide a vivid picture of the hunt, and are also a rich repository of costume and textile history. Illustrations include many close-up details, with four eight-page color gatefolds showing the great tapestries in their entirety.
Hardcover: 128 pages
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- Les Tres Riches Heures: The Medieval Seasons – Millars Meiss
Les Tres Riches Heures is a set of medieval illustrations done by the Limbourg brothers at the commission of Duc Berry between 1413 and 1416. Each of the twelve months is depicted by an illuminated scene depicting typical activities of the season, and topped by a depiction of the Zodiac.
Hardcover: 32 pages
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- The Sherborne Missal – Janet Backhouse
The Sherborne Missal, produced in England c. 1399-1407, is the largest, most lavish late medieval service book to have survived the Reformation intact. In addition to religious themed images, sketches of birds, labeled with their Middle English names, adorn the text. Dozens of color illustrations featured, as well as a description of the missal and its history.
Hardcover: 64 pages
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- Medieval Rural Life in the Luttrell Psalter – Janet Backhouse
Written and illuminated in the early 14th century for Sir Geoffey Luttrell, this volume is celebrated for its margin illustrations depicting rural life in medieval England. Features a sequence of the annual cycle of growing and harvesting crops, animal illustrations, including domestic boars, geese, pigs, cattle, ferrets, rabbits, birds, cats and mice. Sports, pastimes, entertainers and musicians are all represented. 45 color illustrations.
Paperback: 64 pages
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- The Bedford Hours – Janet Backhouse
Commissioned in the 15th century from a Parisian workshop by John, Duke of Bedford, and one of Britain's major treasures, this book is an outstanding example of late medieval manuscript art. Includes a short history of the Duke, a modestly comprehensive study of the book as an art object, and dozens of color and black-and-white plates.
Paperback: 64 pages
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