By examining the theme of idol-worship in medieval art, this book reveals the ideological basis of paintings, statues and manuscript illuminations that depict the worship of false gods in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. By showing that images of idolatry stood for those outside the Church - pagans, Muslims, Jews, heretics, homosexuals - Camille sheds light on how medieval society viewed both alien 'others' and itself. He links the abhorrence of worshipping false gods in images to an 'image-explosion' in the thirteenth century when the Christian Church was filled with cult statues, miracle-working relics, and 'real' representations in the Gothic style. In attempting to bring the Gothic image to life, Camille shows how images can teach us about attitudes and beliefs in a particular society.
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By examining the theme of idol-worship in medieval art, this book reveals the ideological basis of paintings, statues and manuscript illuminations that depict the worship of false gods in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. By showing that images of idolatry stood for those outside the Church - pagans, Muslims, Jews, heretics, homosexuals - Camille sheds light on how medieval society viewed both alien 'others' and itself. He links the abhorrence of worshipping false gods in images to an 'image-explosion' in the thirteenth century when the Christian Church was filled with cult statues, miracle-working relics, and 'real' representations in the Gothic style. In attempting to bring the Gothic image to life, Camille shows how images can teach us about attitudes and beliefs in a particular society.
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Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur GRP64564651
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Vendeur : Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : Good. Cambridge University Press; Cambridge, 1992. Trade paperback. Reprint Edition. A Good, binding intact, some handling/scuff marks to covers, bit of cover edge/corner wear, heavy spine fade, small creases top and bottom spine, crease bottom front cover and bottom front cover corner, couple of dog-eared pages, bit of sunning to covers and verso, a good, overall clean and unmarked copy in wraps. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 407pp., notes, indexed. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. N° de réf. du vendeur SKU1044602
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Vendeur : Materia Prima Books, New haven, CT, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. Octavo. Reprint. Octavo. xxxii, 407 pp. b/w illustrations. Illustrated wraps. Light edge-wear, rubbing, no internal markings. Very Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 4197
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1200grams, ISBN:9780521424301. N° de réf. du vendeur 2295185
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Vendeur : Yarra Cottage Books, Warrandyte, VIC, Australie
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. Reprint. Cambridge Studies in New Art History and Criticism. Numerous b&w illustrations throughout. Includes notes, plus index. Slight handling wear, otherwise a nice clean tight copy. xxxii + 407pp. Heavy volume, extra shipping may be required. N° de réf. du vendeur 009441
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Vendeur : BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! N° de réf. du vendeur Q-0521424305
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Vendeur : Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, Etats-Unis
Softcover. Red, white pictorial wraps with black lettering, xxxii, 407 pp., bw illustrations throughout. "This book examines the theme of idol-worship in medieval art. Michael Camille reveals the ideological basis of paintings, statues, and manuscript illuminations that depicted the worship of false gods in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. By showing that images of idolatry stood for those outside the Church - pagans, Muslims, Jews, heretics, homosexuals - Camille sheds light on how medieval society viewed both alien 'others' and itself. He also links the abhorrence of worshiping false gods in images to an 'image-explosion' in the thriteenth century, when the Christian Church was filled with cult statues, miracle-working relics, and 'real' representations in the new Gothic style. The idea of idolatry was used to criticize some of the complex social changes of the period, especially those resulting from the increased secularization of society. Cult and magic images in royal propaganda are examined as are the conventions of courtly love, in which woman were represented on pedestals as objects of desire and simultaneously denigrated as idols of perversity in the eyes of the Church. In attempting to bring the Gothic image to life, Michael Camille shows how images can teach us about attitudes and beliefs in a particular society. His provocative book will be of interest not only to historians of medieval art, but to all scholars concerned with the way representations operate as tools of communication in society." - blurb from back of book. G+ (bend in bottom front corner of cover, previous owner's inscription on title page, minimal shelf wear, all pages clear and intact). N° de réf. du vendeur 181765
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Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
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