{"product_id":"high-gothic-florian-knothe-9789887470762","title":"High Gothic: Christian Art and Iconography of the 13th-14th Century","description":"\u003cb\u003eA splendid showcase of High Gothic art and iconography.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Despite its provenance as a derogatory term, the word \"gothic\" is now understood to describe a distinct style of buildings and objects between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries. The Gothic period saw an increased emphasis on the power of images as vision became a primary force for activating emotion and inspiring contemplation. The great cathedrals constructed in this period--with their thin walls and high vaults filled with statuary and stained-glass windows--were designed to evoke awe among its visitors. The exquisite Gothic objects featured in the McCarthy Collection represent a broad spectrum of workshops and styles across Europe. \u003ci\u003eHigh Gothic: Christian Art and Iconography of the 13th-14th Century \u003c\/i\u003eshowcases classic examples of statuary, stained glass, diptychs, textiles, and caskets that were part of the splendor we now associate with the High Gothic aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Florian Knothe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9887470767\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789887470762\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hku Museum and Art Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.57h x 9.06w x 0.71d","brand":"Florian Knothe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44058508853503,"sku":"9789887470762","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f2e6608-7d3d-4c98-99f7-0ec5f29d2d43.jpg?v=1685052970","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/high-gothic-florian-knothe-9789887470762","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}