Tilman Riemenschneider: Master Sculptor of the Late Middle Ages

Name: Tilman Riemenschneider: Master Sculptor of the Late Middle Ages
Brand: Natl Gallery of Art
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"The sculpture of Tilman Riemenschneider stands solidly anchored in the late Gothic tradition, while it also reflects emerging humanist concerns. Riemenschneider, who was active in Wurzburg from around 1483 until 1531, was one of the first sculptors to abandon polychromy on occasion, making a conscious aesthetic decision to leave visible his favored material, limewood. His sculpture strikes a rare balance between formal elegance and expressive strength, and it is among the most appealing work of the late Middle Ages."--BOOK JACKET. "The approximately fifty works documented in this handsome volume offer a fresh look at this great master. The book presents a broad survey of Riemenschneider's oeuvre, including representative work from all periods of his career. Contributors explore the sources for his art, his social milieu and the organization of his workshop, the critical reception of his work, his polychrome and monochrome sculpture."--BOOK JACKET.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 352
Release Date:: 1999-07-01
Publication Date:: 1999-07-01
Publisher:: Natl Gallery of Art
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 089468244X
Weight:: 450 g

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