English Medieval Misericords
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English Medieval Misericords
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Author : Paul Hardwick
language : en
Publisher: Boydell Press
Release Date : 2011
English Medieval Misericords written by Paul Hardwick and has been published by Boydell Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Architecture categories.
Misericord carvings present a fascinating corpus of medieval art which, in turn, complements our knowledge of life and belief in the late middle ages. Subjects range from the sacred to the profane and from the fantastic to the everyday, seemingly giving equal weight to the scatological and the spiritual alike. Focusing specifically on England - though with cognisance of broader European contexts - this volume offers an analysis of misericords in relation to other cultural artefacts of the period. Through a series of themed "case studies", the book places misericords firmly within the doctrinal and devotional milieu in which they were created and sited, arguing that even the apparently coarse images to be found beneath choir stalls are intimately linked to the devotional life of the medieval English Church. The analysis is complemented by a gazetteer of the most notable instances. Dr Paul Hardwick is Professor in English, Leeds Trinity University College.
Wooden Images
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Author : Juanita Ballew Wood
language : en
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Release Date : 1999
Wooden Images written by Juanita Ballew Wood and has been published by Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Art categories.
Using 163 photographs of images carved on the underside of medieval choir stalls in the churches and cathedrals of England in the thirteenth through sixteenth centuries, this work provides a spirited examination of the social history of ordinary men and women during the late-medieval period. This examination is particularly useful in that the choir stalls have become less accessible to the public in recent years. Misericords have received some scholarly attention, but this work is the first to interpret the carvings as social commentary. They are not examined as decorative embellishments or pieces of church furniture, but rather "read" as intimate glimpses into the thoughts, actions, and beliefs of a segment of the English medieval population. Whatever amused, angered, frightened, or elated the common person is recorded here in these extraordinary records.
English Gothic Misericord Carvings
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Author : Betsy Chunko-Dominguez
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2017-03-06
English Gothic Misericord Carvings written by Betsy Chunko-Dominguez and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-06 with History categories.
English Gothic Misericord Carvings: History from the Bottom Up by Betsy Chunko-Dominguez explores misericords from the perspective of their several potential viewers. It is the first book to move beyond textual dependence and traditional iconographic analysis when examining this subject.
The World Upside Down
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Author : Christa Grössinger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
The World Upside Down written by Christa Grössinger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Church decoration and ornament categories.
This book describes and illustrates one of the most entertaining 'popular' art-forms of the Middle Ages, the misericord - the carved, hinged seat of the choir-stall - found in monastic and parish churches and in cathedrals. These ledges were introduced as a concession to elderly and frail monks who found it difficult to stand through the eight daily Offices. In the course of time they were decorated and eventually extensively carved with narrative scenes. English misericords have their own distinctive style and express a particular sense of humour. Intended as antidotes to the rigorous celibate life of the monks, they depict unrestrained and often bawdy subject-matter and present an explicit and frank expression of the 'unmentionable'. Most of the surviving misericords are from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, though a few earlier ones are to be found; some, in London and Cambridge, are from the sixteenth century and have distinctly Renaissance qualities. Exceptionally fine series are to be found in Exeter, Lincoln, Manchester, Worcester, Ripon and Wells Cathedral, but many excellent examples can be seen in parish churches all over the country. The book is richly illustrated from new, specially taken photographs, with full descriptive captions and a map of the locations of misericords mentioned. It will act as companion to students of medieval art and society, and to all those interested in the 'popular' arts, that can still be seen in our own time.
Choir Stalls And Their Carvings
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Author : Emma Phipson
language : en
Publisher: Nabu Press
Release Date : 2014-01-05
Choir Stalls And Their Carvings written by Emma Phipson and has been published by Nabu Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-05 with categories.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Choir Stalls And Their Carvings: Examples Of Misericords From English Cathedrals And Churches Emma Phipson B. T. Batsford, 1896 Choir stalls; Church architecture; Misericords; Wood-carving; Wood-carving, Medieval
Corpus Of Medieval Misericords
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Author : Elaine C. Block
language : en
Publisher: Brepols Publishers
Release Date : 2010
Corpus Of Medieval Misericords written by Elaine C. Block and has been published by Brepols Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Choir stalls categories.
Block (emerita, City University of New York), following 30 years of patient research, presents an impressive catalogue of 3287 examples of historiated misericords in France. The catalogue documents the carvings under these small mobile choir seats, which are hinged so they can be raised to provide standing space, revealing the carving beneath. Block's introduction describes the history of the misericord and its study. The entries provide details about the church's choir and other choir stalls then discusses the misericord's appearance, provenance, and condition. For churches that still have a substantial number, Block discusses the sculptural program of the misericords. Each misericord is reproduced in a b&w plate of excellent quality. Distributed by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
A Catalogue Of Misericords In Great Britain
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Author : G. L. Remnant
language : en
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Release Date : 1969
A Catalogue Of Misericords In Great Britain written by G. L. Remnant and has been published by Clarendon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Choir stalls categories.
This is a long-awaited reissue of Remnant's classic study of misericords (medieval church carvings) in the United Kingdom. First published in 1969, A Catalogue of Misericords in Great Britain provides a complete listing of misericords from parish churches throughout the UK. The book alsofeatures an informative chapter on the iconography of misericords from M. D. Anderson (Lady Trenchard Cox), well known for a number of authoritative books on medieval carving and mythology. The 48 illustrations cover both some of the better known misericords throughout the country, and a number ofcarvings of outstanding interest from smaller churches.
Image On The Edge
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Author : Michael Camille
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2013-06-01
Image On The Edge written by Michael Camille and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-01 with Art categories.
What do they all mean – the lascivious ape, autophagic dragons, pot-bellied heads, harp-playing asses, arse-kissing priests and somersaulting jongleurs to be found protruding from the edges of medieval buildings and in the margins of illuminated manuscripts? Michael Camille explores that riotous realm of marginal art, so often explained away as mere decoration or zany doodles, where resistance to social constraints flourished. Medieval image-makers focused attention on the underside of society, the excluded and the ejected. Peasants, servants, prostitutes and beggars all found their place, along with knights and clerics, engaged in impudent antics in the margins of prayer-books or, as gargoyles, on the outsides of churches. Camille brings us to an understanding of how marginality functioned in medieval culture and shows us just how scandalous, subversive, and amazing the art of the time could be.
East Anglian Church Porches And Their Medieval Context
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Author : Helen E. Lunnon
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 2020
East Anglian Church Porches And Their Medieval Context written by Helen E. Lunnon and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Architecture categories.
Major interdisciplnary study of medieval church porches, bringing out their importance and significance.
Church Woodwork In The British Isles 1100 1535
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Author : Robert A. Faleer
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2009-04-07
Church Woodwork In The British Isles 1100 1535 written by Robert A. Faleer and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-07 with Art categories.
Church Woodwork in the British Isles, 1100-1535: An Annotated Bibliography presents a thoroughly researched bibliographic guide to monographic, serial, archival, and graphical resources that deal with all aspects of late Romanesque, Gothic, and early Renaissance ecclesiastical woodwork in churches throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Dealing with both the decorative and structural elements of wooden church furnishings fittings, this authoritative reference tool includes more than 900 annotated citations for works published from the mid-19th century to the present.