Document Type
Book Review
Publication Date
Spring 2020
Publication Title
Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching
Volume
27
Issue
1
Abstract
Medieval art often remains inaccessible to viewers because of the complexity of its subject matter. Given the importance of storytelling in medieval art and its biblical subjects, a great deal is missed when the viewer is not familiar with its imagery. Wendy A. Stein’s book attempts to increase the viewer’s understanding of medieval art through detailed descriptions of each scene and an explanation of their theological significance. This objective is achieved not only through the text but in the abundance of photographs of each object. These photographs are especially appreciated, since some of the objects are quite small and composed of multiple scenes. In almost all cases, individual photographs for each episode of an object accompany the description.
Recommended Citation
Morris, Amy, "How to Read Medieval Art. Wendy A. Stein" (2020). Art and Art History Faculty Publications. 34.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/artarthistfacpub/34
Comments
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