Abbot Suger of St-Denis: Church and State in Early Twelfth-Century France
Based on a fresh reading of primary sources, Lindy Grant's comprehensive biography of Abbot Suger (1081-1151) provides a reassessment of a key figure of the twelfth century. Active in secular and religious affairs alike - Suger was Regent of France and also abbot of one of the most important abbeys in Europe during the time of the Gregorian reforms. But he is primarily remembered as a great artistic patron whose commissions included buildings in the new Gothic style. Lindy Grant reviews him in all these roles - and offers a corrective to the current tendency to exaggerate his role as architect of both French royal power and the new gothic form.
1118051001
Abbot Suger of St-Denis: Church and State in Early Twelfth-Century France
Based on a fresh reading of primary sources, Lindy Grant's comprehensive biography of Abbot Suger (1081-1151) provides a reassessment of a key figure of the twelfth century. Active in secular and religious affairs alike - Suger was Regent of France and also abbot of one of the most important abbeys in Europe during the time of the Gregorian reforms. But he is primarily remembered as a great artistic patron whose commissions included buildings in the new Gothic style. Lindy Grant reviews him in all these roles - and offers a corrective to the current tendency to exaggerate his role as architect of both French royal power and the new gothic form.
76.99
In Stock
5
1

Abbot Suger of St-Denis: Church and State in Early Twelfth-Century France
358
Abbot Suger of St-Denis: Church and State in Early Twelfth-Century France
358Paperback(New Edition)
$76.99
76.99
In Stock
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780582051508 |
---|---|
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 05/14/1998 |
Series: | The Medieval World |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 358 |
Product dimensions: | 5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d) |
About the Author
From the B&N Reads Blog