Michael Strobl Sebastian (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, 224pp; illustrated in colour throughout. Blue cloth-covered boards with silver titles on spine. Very minor rubs to front corners. Some shelf wear to dust jacket. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Magnificent volume on the stained glass windows of Canterbury Cathedral, including modern additions. . 4to.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 224pp hardback, blue boards gilt in wrapper, well illustrated in colour.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Book is in fine condition. 224pp.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. First Edition. This book is in excellent condition with no dust jacket. First Edition. Profusely illustrated. Size: 4to - between 9¾ - 12" tall. 224 pp.

Hardback. Condition: New. Classic survey of one of the greatest achievements of medieval European art, now reissued in a stylish hardback edition.Today, the stained glass of Canterbury Cathedral is not only world famous; it is also, thanks to a sustained and meticulous conservation programme, a revelation. For the first time in centuries, visitors can appreciate the true vibrancy of its colours and the breathtaking artistry of its compositions.This lavishly illustrated book, now reissued in a redesigned hardback edition, features the finest of the medieval glass along with notable examples of later glass including Christopher Whall's Arts and Crafts-style designs and the striking modern work of Ervin Bossanyi. Whole windows, narrative series of scenes and stunning details dating from the twelfth to the twenty-first centuries are featured in this celebration of the cathedral's world-class collection of stained glass.In a classic text that is popular with specialists and general readers alike, Dr M. A. Michael, an expert on medieval visual culture, explains the imagery and historical context of the stained glass and reveals how it was made. The Bible and Miracle windows, for example, are examined for their visual linking of biblical stories and representations of ordinary men and women, as well as the unique styles of the artists involved in their production.A final chapter by Dr Sebastian Strobl, former director of stained-glass conservation at Canterbury Cathedral, tells the fascinating story of early restoration and modern-day conservation at the cathedral, with photographs illustrating the techniques employed and the transforming results.Essential reading for anyone interested in stained glass windows.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good.

4°, Softcover. Condition: Sehr gut. Ill., 224 S., sehr geringe Gebrauchsspuren; sehr gutes Ex.; Sprache: Englisch Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1210.

Hardcover. Condition: New. First Edition. New book in excellent condition. Profusely illustrated.

Rilegato. Condition: nuovo. prima edizione, edizione illustrata. pp. 223; ill. a colori n.t.

Hardback. Condition: New. Classic survey of one of the greatest achievements of medieval European art, now reissued in a stylish hardback edition.Today, the stained glass of Canterbury Cathedral is not only world famous; it is also, thanks to a sustained and meticulous conservation programme, a revelation. For the first time in centuries, visitors can appreciate the true vibrancy of its colours and the breathtaking artistry of its compositions.This lavishly illustrated book, now reissued in a redesigned hardback edition, features the finest of the medieval glass along with notable examples of later glass including Christopher Whall's Arts and Crafts-style designs and the striking modern work of Ervin Bossanyi. Whole windows, narrative series of scenes and stunning details dating from the twelfth to the twenty-first centuries are featured in this celebration of the cathedral's world-class collection of stained glass.In a classic text that is popular with specialists and general readers alike, Dr M. A. Michael, an expert on medieval visual culture, explains the imagery and historical context of the stained glass and reveals how it was made. The Bible and Miracle windows, for example, are examined for their visual linking of biblical stories and representations of ordinary men and women, as well as the unique styles of the artists involved in their production.A final chapter by Dr Sebastian Strobl, former director of stained-glass conservation at Canterbury Cathedral, tells the fascinating story of early restoration and modern-day conservation at the cathedral, with photographs illustrating the techniques employed and the transforming results.Essential reading for anyone interested in stained glass windows.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 224 pages. 10.94x9.45x0.79 inches. In Stock.