Devotion and Splendor: Medieval Art at the Art Institute of Chicago

by Christina M. Nielsen

This striking publication features important works of medieval art ranging from the early Christian era to the later Middle Ages, from both Western Europe and Byzantium. An introductory essay by Christina Nielsen focuses on the Art Institute's history of notable medieval acquisitions, including items from the famous Guelph Treasure, which captivated American audiences in the 1930s.
Written by a team of Art Institute curators, the catalogue section...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300114818
• ISBN13: 9780300114812
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Art Institute of Chicago
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.3"