| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 214 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Cambridge EBA Collection |
| Contents |
Vikings into Normans -- Anglo-Norman England : from duke to king -- Norman Sicily : the invention of a kingdom |
| Summary |
"In this book, Lisa Reily establishes a new interpretive paradigm for the eleventh and twelfth century art and architecture of the Norman world in France, England, and Sicily. Traditionally, scholars have considered iconic works like the Cappella Palatina and the Bayeux Embroidery in a geographically piecemeal fashion that prevents us from seeing their full significance. Here, Reilly examines these works individually and within the larger context of a connected Norman world. Just as Rollo founded the Normandy "of different nationalities," the Normans created a visual culture that relied on an assemblage of forms. To the modern eye, these works are perceived as culturally diverse. As Reilly demonstrates, the multiple sources for Norman visual culture served to expand their meaning. Norman art works represented the cultural mix of each locale, and the triumph of Norman rule, not just as a military victory but as a legitimate succession and as often, the return of true Christian rule"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Art, Norman.
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Art and society -- Europe -- History -- To 1500
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Art and society
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Art, Norman
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Europe
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2019037640 |
| ISBN |
9781108769068 |
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1108769063 |
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1108857604 |
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9781108857604 |
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