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In the first volume of the
Artists of an Era series, Leslie Ross examines the identities of artists attributed to the most famous and influential works of medieval art. These works are much discussed within the realm of art history, yet the identities of medieval artists fall victim to incomplete historical records and often remain enigmatic. In ten narrative chapters, Ross examines this significant area of the art world (including architecture, iconography, metalwork, scribework, sculpture-even medieval art instruction) and summarizes the lives and work of that genre's leading artist or artists.
Students will learn not only what is factually known of an artist's life (as well as what is purely speculative), but also the processes used to gather the information and fuel speculation. Readers will also gain unique insights into the practices and traditions of medieval art and the role it played within medieval society. A timeline, chapter bibliographies, a list of further resources on medieval art, and an index offer additional tools to students of medieval art and art history.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
List of Illustrations
Introduction: The Medieval Artists: Questions and Considerations
The Romanesque Sculptor: Gislebertus?
The Master of Metalworkers: Rainer of Huy, Godefroid de Claire, Nicholas of Verdun, and Company
The Prince of Scribes: Eadwine
The Medieval Architect? Villard de Honnecourt
A Medieval Art Manual by Theophilus
Walls of Color and Light: Mural Painting, Mosaics, and Stained Glass
The Panel Painters: Duccio and Company
The Icon Painter: Andrei Rublev
Woman Artists of the Medieval Era
Artists of the Courts: The Limbourg Brothers and Their Colleagues
Timeline
Additional Resources and Selected Bibliography
Index
About the author
Leslie Ross
