Medieval Ivory Carvings: Early Christian to Romanesque - Hardcover

Williamson Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851776125 ISBN 13: 9781851776122

Publisher: V&A Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The V&A's collection of ivory carvings (c. 400-1200) is one of the most important in the world. This beautifully illustrated catalogue consists of 120 entries that discuss in detail many of the most celebrated ivories of the Middle Ages. Major masterpieces from every era of the period include the Symmachi Panel from Late Antiquity; the front cover of the Lorsch Gospels from the Carolingian era; the Ottonian Basilewsky Situla; the Veroli Casket from tenth-century Byzantium; the St Nicholas Crozier; the enigmatic whalebone carving of the Adoration of the Magi from the Romanesque twelfth century; and, numerous others of the first importance and beauty.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Williamson is Keeper of Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics & Glass at the Victoria and Albert Museum, where he has worked since 1979. He has written and lectured extensively on medieval ivory carvings. His many books include Gothic Sculpture 1140-1300 (1995) and Netherlandish Sculpture (V&A 2002).

About this edition

• Publisher: V&A Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1851776125
• ISBN 13: 9781851776122
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480