A History of Sculpture (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Harold North Fowler

 
9781331821946: A History of Sculpture (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A clear, sweeping look at European sculpture from the medieval to early modern era This history traces how sculpture evolved across France, Germany, and beyond, with vivid portraits of the artists, workshops, and monumental works that shaped its course. It highlights major figures and key works, offering a grounded view of technique, style, and context.

From the carvings of Dijon’s Burgundian masters to the revival of bronze and ivory, the narrative connects material choices, religious settings, and political influence to the sculptural output of the period. Read about great tomb sculptures, expressive mourners, and the crafts that brought stone and metal to life, while spotting connections to broader art movements.


  • Profiles of influential sculptors and landmark commissions, including famous tombs and temple pieces.

  • Discussion of stylistic shifts, regional schools, and how political power shaped sculpture.

  • Details on materials and methods, from stone reliefs to bronze doors and ivory carvings.

  • Context for how sculpture related to architecture, altars, and liturgical spaces.



Ideal for readers of art history, medieval studies, and anyone curious about how sculpture reflects the cultures that produced it.

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Originally published in 1916. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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