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St Albans Cathedral wall paintings / M.A. Michael.

By: Michael, M. A. (Michael A.)
Publisher: London : Scala, 2019.Description: 80 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 25 cm ISBN: 9781785511776.Subject(s): St. Albans Cathedral -- Furniture and decoration | Mural painting and decoration | Mural painting and decoration, MedievalBibliography: Contains bibliography (p.78-79).Summary: Many medieval churches were plastered and painted, generally with decorative patterns that emphasised the architecture, sometimes also with figures. St Albans in Hertfordshire is unique in possessing both much of its original scheme of masonry patterns and a sequence of figure subjects, ranging in date from the thirteenth century to the Tudor period. The choice of subject matter casts a fascinating light on the medieval world-view and ways of worship, while stylistic analysis places the paintings at the forefront of contemporary English art. Written by acknowledged expert Michael Michael, 'St Albans Cathedral Wall Paintings' is fully illustrated with specially commissioned new photography of the paintings, together with an informative array of comparative illustrations-Publisher..
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