A Guide to the Medieval Room and to the Specimens of Mediaeval and Later Times

British Museum

ISBN 10: 1333295057 / ISBN 13: 9781333295059

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the rich variety of items preserved from the medieval and later periods in Britain, many of which have survived in remarkable condition and offer insights into the daily life, religious practices, and artistic tastes of the time. From intricately carved ivories and finely crafted metalwork to elaborately decorated textiles and intriguing scientific instruments, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the cultural and material legacy of the Middle Ages and beyond. The author also examines the historical significance and symbolism behind the objects, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and beliefs of our ancestors. The book's thematic depth and captivating imagery will appeal to historians, art enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the enduring legacy of the medieval world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Guide to the Medieval Room and to the Specimens of Mediaeval and Later Times
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333295057
• ISBN 13: 9781333295059
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art

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Synopsis

Excerpt from A Guide to the Medieval Room and to the Specimens of Mediaeval and Later Times in the Gold Ornament Room: With Fourteen Plates and a Hundred and Ninety-Four Illlustrations

It will be found that the collections described in this Guide vary considerably in completeness. In the sections of ivory carvings, seal-matrices, and watches, the series are sufficiently large to furnish a fair idea of the condition of the respective arts during mediaeval and later times but in other sections, notably those illustrating the habits and daily life of the periods, there are many gaps which the future may see partially filled.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.