Romanische Kunst

by Klaus H. Carl

The term of Roman art distinguishes, in art history, the period between the 11th and the 13th century. This era shows a great diversity of regional schools which were all specific in their own way. In architecture as well as in sculpture, the Roman art is marked by raw forms. By its rich iconography and through a captivating text, this work rediscovers this art from the middle ages often despised today still in comparison to Gothic art which succeeded thereafter..

Genres: Nonfiction

199 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2008

About the author

Klaus H. Carl is the author of numerous works on the history of great cities, and is also a well-known photographer of flora and fauna. A teacher by profession, he is currently devoting himself to a monumental history of art.

Reviews

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

always enjoying a review of Art history; interesting photos too. Favourite was section on illuminated manuscripts and miniatures. "Then producing books became the task of town craftsmen and their techniques became representation of the masses, movement and volume which played a role in the emergence of new genres, landscape and portrait painting. So book illustrators' inventive spirits furthered the art of painting with this new mobile type of art. Illuminated manuscripts travelled throughout Europe paving the way for new ideas, new movements of style and taste."