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Theophilus and the theory and practice of Medieval art /

"Explores Theophilus' On Diverse Arts, a twelfth-century treatise on artistic techniques. Examines the system of values according to which medieval artists operated and created art objects"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gearhart, Heidi C., 1976- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2017]
Subjects:
Theophilus, > Presbyter, > active 12th century. > De diversis artibus.
De diversis artibus (Theophilus, Presbyter)
Art > Early works to 1800.
Art > Technique > Early works to 1800.
Art, Medieval.
Art.
Art > Technique.
Early works.
Description
Summary:"Explores Theophilus' On Diverse Arts, a twelfth-century treatise on artistic techniques. Examines the system of values according to which medieval artists operated and created art objects"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xv, 193 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-182) and index.
ISBN:9780271077154
0271077158