Great book on the art, architecture and history of the Middle Ages, Medieval, and Gothic periods. 90 mostly black and white illustrations / photographs of works of art and architecture. Romanesque church buildings, Gothic cathedrals, palaces and Medieval castles. books and illuminated manuscripts, painting, sculpture, stained glass, carved stone architectural details and other works. Includes glossary and bibliography. Softcover. 122 pages. Measures 6 12/ by 9 1/4 inches. Interesting book, nicely illustrated.
An excellent overview of Medieval art forms. With a heavy emphasis on architecture, it is written with the novice in mind (such as me!). I have had this on my bookshelf for years as a reference work, but this is the first time that I have read it in its entirety. Shame that I did not do so earlier. It is the second of a seven-volume set and I am thinking about checking about the rest of the series.