The Duke and the Peasant: Life in the Middle Ages (Adventures in Art (Prestel))
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (963 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3791318136 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 30 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Opposite each of the pictures is the name of the month with the first letter decorated in the style of medieval illumination, and a paragraph of commentary by Sister Wendy Beckett. It's a delight to see the 12 calendar pages from the most beautiful Book of Hours of the late medieval period reproduced as full-page pictures in this slim volume. In each of the meticulously rendered scenes of castles, courtiers, and well-tilled fields there are a multitude of authentic details about the Middle Ages. Sister Wendy's benign view of medieval life fittingly reflects the artists' efforts to
"Catholic Traditions" according to Yvonne Von Innes. This colorful book was recommended as reinforcement literature for elementary medieval studies. Although it is intended for a younger audience, I found it enlightening as well.Many Catholic traditions have been lost over time. When I studied European Cathedrals a couple of years ago, I was unclear about the spiritual significance and origins of calendar or zodiac reliefs.After reading this book to my class, I have a better understanding of how this tradition evolved and what it would have meant to people entering the cathedral for mass.. Doctor Jean ND said Les Tres Riches Heures by Limbourg Brothers. This book has full page reproductions of the months of the year, selected by Sister Wendy. The colors are vibrant and brilliant. I framed eight of them. I am so happy with my purchase! Thank you, Sister Wendy!
Aiming to open up the world of art to children of all ages everywhere, these books present famous artists and their works in a way that should stimulate our own creativity.. This is one book in the series "Adventures in Art" which is aimed at the young and the young at heart. It takes us on a voyage of discovery, exploring the world of art and showing us how to look at pictures in a relaxed, light-hearted way. The calendar pictures in Duc de Berry's the "Tres Riches Heures" give a colourful, richly detailed account of the life of peasants and nobles through the changing seasons - the cold, snowy days of winter and the warmth of the open fire, spring w