Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Volume 3: York & Eastern Yorkshire (Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. 3) [Hardcover]

James T. Lang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1991 | ISBN-10: 0197260799 | ISBN-13: 978-0197260791

The first half of this volume is devoted to York; it includes many unpublished pieces including the remarkable series of slabs found in situ in the Minster cemetery. Eastern Yorkshire includes famous groups (Kirkdale, Lastingham, Middleton, Nunburnholme) and many other less wellknown pieces and fragments. The carvings as a whole reflect the fusion of cultural influences: the continuity of Anglian traditions through the periods of Viking domination is clearly demonstrated. In some cases local workshops have been identified, by styles and techniques; and even the work of individual carvers can be detected. This volume comes complete with a reprint of the Grammar of Anglo-Saxon Ornament by Rosemary Cramp, which appeared in the first volume. Full descriptions and photographic record ... it goes without saying.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`Professor Cramp can take great pride in her former students' achievements as well as her own. The magisterial quality of the Corpus rests not least on long and fruitful scholarly and personal friendships, as much to be envied as admired.' Speculum

`the supreme importance of this volume lies in its publication of hitherto unpublished pieces from York, most notably the grave-slabs found during the Minster excavations ... These finds dramatically increase our knowledge of sculpture in York ...the project as a whole remains remarkable, both for what it has already achieved, and for what it will make possible once it is complete. As a compendium of data it continues to astonish, and the introductions to each volume continue to increase our understanding of the material.' I.N. Wood, University of Leeds, Northern History, Vol. XXVIII

'it makes a particularly substantial and appreciable contribution to the resources available for the study of Scandinavian-settled England in and immediately after the Viking Period. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the sculpture of a distinct geographical zone in eastern Yorkshire south of the North Yorkshire Moors. This book offers a clear and effective summary of the characteristics and relationships of the Anglo-Scandinavian art-style appearing on these stones ... a substantial piece of what will turn out to b a very impressive jigsaw indeed ... James Lang's study in this book makes it clear how a detailed conspectus of that material is essential to set what is found in York itself and its hinterland to the east in a proper perspective.' John Hines, Saga-Book XXIII:7 '93

About the Author

James T. Lang, Inspector of Ancient Monuments, English Heritage; FSA.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 438 pages
• Publisher: British Academy (December 31, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0197260799
• ISBN-13: 978-0197260791
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
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