Romanesque: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting (Paperback)

by Rolf Toman (Editor), Achim Bednorz (Photographer) "The Byzantine basilica (best translated as "hall of the king") with its high central nave and low side aisles served as the model for medieval..." (more)
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Product Description
These substantial volumes on art periods vividly portray the most important achievements from the areas of European architecture, sculpture, and painting. The impressive photographs of works from all visual arts movements are at the center of these richly illustrated volumes. The books successfully provide an overview of the artistic diversity of the individual periods, and they couldn't have been written and illustrated any more clearly. The informative and interesting texts have been written by renowned authors from the fields of history, architecture and art history, providing a multifaceted view of each period. These books are a real pleasure for anyone with an interest in art.

About the Author
For this work, editor Rolf Toman gathered contributions from nine renowned authors with profound expertise in the fields of architecture and art history whose competent knowledge clearly elucidates the art of the Romanesque period. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: h. f. ullmann; 1 edition (February 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0841600902
• ISBN-13: 978-0841600904
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #266,835 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for fans of Romanesque architecture!, December 8, 1999

By	"marrano" (Malibu, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Romanesque: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting (Hardcover)

Although I am no great architectural authority, I love the Romanesque and have had the pleasure of visiting many churches while travelling in rural France. Like a 12th century pilgrim, I even made the journey to Compostela in Spain. This book, however, made me feel like I only scratched the surface -- what amazing (and uncelebrated) Romanesque buildings there are ALL OVER Europe! I am newly amazed at how diverse the Romanesque style can be. The author and photographer undertook a daunting project, documenting hundreds of structures (practically every building of note, it seems). The quality of this book is staggering -- you would think it should sell for a lot. But as detailed as some of the academic articles can be, the book is never dull or pedantic -- partly because the photography is so terrific and compelling. This book is magical. A GREAT bargain, a great gift, and highly recommended.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for the coffee table, February 2, 2000

By	www.virtualitalia.com - See all my reviews

This review is from: Romanesque: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting (Hardcover)

As the holidays approach and you find yourself entertaining more at home, it's time to start thinking about a new book to add to your coffee table, or to toss under the tree of a fellow Italiaphile. "Romanesque" is not only a substantial book with beautiful pictures it's also a complete resource for understanding the building style most representative of the Middle Ages. As Romanesque architecture, art and sculpture is not restricted to Italy, this book also extends to show examples of this style from Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Great Britan, and even Scandinavia!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romanesque: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, May 6, 2003

By	S. Gaddar (South Portland, Maine USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Romanesque: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting (Hardcover)

Excellent, a trully work of art. This book digs down into the core of the post-classic period of the plastic arts. A delightful and resourceful acquisition of any scholar artist or architect with interest in the origins of building forms, natural lighting, and a three-dimensional space.