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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.
Table of Contents:
  • Pedagogy and exegesis
  • The transformation of matter
  • Monastic labor and craft
  • The display of skill.