Artists of the Middle Ages

Subjects:

• The Arts » Art
• History » World History (General)
• History » European History -- Medieval

Reviews:

• Ross argues that medieval artists were not merely anonymous humble craftsmen, but highly regarded professionals. This idea is not altogether new, but compared with earlier scholars, she more effectively avoids judging medieval artists by expectations developed by and for later Renaissance artists and writers. She also gives greater scope to artists of the 11th and 12th centuries than usual....Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty.
  —Choice January 2004
• [L]eslie Ross's Artists of the Middle Ages succeeds at its intended goal; providing an introductory text on the nature of medieval art and the role of the medieval artist....[a]n excellent resource for teachers who wish to delve into more topically based discussions.
  —Sixteenth Century Journal 2005
• An extensive bibliography rounds out this excellent survey and reference, as enjoyable to satisfy curiosity as it is useful for research.
  —Internet Bookwatch September 2004
• Recommended for public and academic libraries.
  —Reference & User Services Quarterly Winter 2003

Table 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