This beautifully illustrated volume, edited by W.H. Black, offers a rare glimpse into the world of medieval statecraft and knighthood through the manuscripts preserved in the Ashmolean Museum. The illustrations, many of which are in full color, bring to life the people, places, and customs of this fascinating period in history.
This handbook is a guide to the University Galleries at Oxford, providing detailed catalogues of the works of art on display in the sculpture and painting collections. The book includes descriptions and analyses of the individual artworks, as well as information on their provenance and historical context. It is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, making it an indispensable resource for art historians, students, and general art lovers.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been selected by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and cultural contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the development of societal ideas and values.
The catalogue for a major exhibition, which is the first attempt to show the developing visual cultures of the world religions both individually and in dialogue with each other. The catalogue contains a fine selection of illustrations, comparing the religions and their art.
Pottery tells us about religion, daily life, humour, trade, sex, folklore and creativity. Bearing the imprint of their maker more than any other crafted object, ceramics give us a unique physical link to the past, often the only evidence of long-forgotten civilizations that have otherwise crumbled to dust.From ancient Egyptian canopic death jars to ethereally beautiful porcelain, and from lewd Renaissance novelties to sleek contemporary vessels, Around the World in 80 Pots is an eclectic journey across time and cultures. Expertly selected from the unrivalled collection of the University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum, this compendium shows that humankind's oldest craft is the perfect prism through which to view human history.