| Description |
159 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm |
| Contents |
Vezelay: The Illustrious Monastery -- The Threshold: The Church Reaches out to the World -- The Basilica: Realm of Light and Shadow -- The Capitals: Living Stones of the Church |
| Summary |
"The historic abbey church of Sainte-Madeleine, or Mary Magdalene, at Vezelay in Burgundy is one of the wonders of medieval art. Begun in 1120 in the Romanesque style, the church is a jewel of early-twelfth-century architecture. But most remarkable of all is Vezelay's sculpture. The tympana - the massive semicircles of stone that crown the main doors - and the capitals of the columns in the nave, richly carved with figures from the Bible and Christian legend, are among the finest works of sculpture in the world."--BOOK JACKET. "This superbly illustrated book offers a complete visual record of the architecture and sculpture of Sainte-Madeleine. The photographs are accompanied by an authoritative text that guide the reader through the church, sculpture by sculpture, truly bringing this magnificent place to life."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
Basilique de la Madeleine (Vézelay, France) |
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Sculpture, Romanesque - France - Vézelay |
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Sculpture, French - France - Vézelay |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 158). English |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 158) |
| Notes |
Translated from the French by Laurel Hirsch |
| Subject |
Basilique de la Madeleine (Vézelay, France)
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Basilique de la Madeleine (Vézelay, France) -- Pictorial works
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Basilique de la Madeleine (Vézelay, France) -- Pictorial works.
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Basilique de la Madeleine (Vézelay, France)
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Christian art and symbolism -- France -- Vézelay.
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Sculpture, Romanesque -- France -- Vézelay
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Sculpture, French -- France -- Vézelay
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Sculpture, Romanesque -- France -- Vézelay -- Pictorial works
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Sculpture, French -- France -- Vézelay -- Pictorial works
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Sculpture, Romanesque -- France -- Vézelay.
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Sculpture, French -- France -- Vézelay.
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Sculpture, Romanesque -- France -- Vézelay -- Pictorial works.
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Sculpture, French -- France -- Vézelay -- Pictorial works.
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| Genre/Form |
Illustrated works.
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| Author |
Faure, Daniel.
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| LC no. |
98043104 |
| ISBN |
0810939371 |
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