It will come as a surprise to many that a wealth of Gothic art and architecture can still be found in Ireland. This groundbreaking book examines for the first time the most westerly expression of Gothic-on the edge of Europe-and traces its development from the beginning of the thirteenth century to the Reformation. Colum Hourihane offers new insights into Gothic Irish art, and he presents a revised view of art in Ireland in the Middle Ages.

Brought to Ireland by the Anglo-Normans and religious reform movements, the style was adopted and adapted locally, first appearing in monastic architecture and subsequently in the other arts. The book looks at what survives of Gothic art in Ireland, examines previously unknown material, and discusses such wide-ranging topics as the historiography of the style, its metalwork, iconography, and forms.


Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

About the Author
Colum Hourihane is director, Index of Christian Art, Princeton University.


Reviews
"Colum Hourihane sheds a whole new light on the subject of Gothic art in Ireland. His book is an eye-opener, and he has a knack of presenting material in a new and interesting way." Peter Harbison, Royal Irish Academy



Book Information
ISBN 9780300094350
Author Colum Hourihane
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint Yale University Press
Publisher Yale University Press
Weight(grams) 1225g