The first of three text books, published in association with the Open University, which offer an innovatory exploration of art and visual culture. Through carefully chosen themes and topics rather than through a general survey, the volumes approach the process of looking at works of art in terms of their audiences, functions and cross-cultural contexts. While focused on painting, sculpture and architecture, it also explores a wide range of visual culture in a variety of media and methods. "1000-1600: Medieval to Renaissance" includes essays on key themes of Medieval and Renaissance art, including the theory and function of religious art and a generic analysis of art at court. Explorations cover key canonical artists such as Simone Martini and Botticelli and key monuments including St Denis and Westminster Abbey, as well as less familiar examples.

About the Author
Kim Woods is a senior lecturer at Britain's Open University and a specialist in northern European late Gothic sculpture.


Book Information
ISBN 9781849760935
Author Kim Woods
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Tate Publishing
Publisher Tate Publishing
Weight(grams) 1310g
Dimensions(mm) 287mm * 215mm * 20mm