History of Art Volume 2.: Medieval Art

In this captivating volume, Élie Faure explores medieval art as an explosion of spiritual and sensual life, born from the clash between ethical religions and human instincts. From Indian pantheism to Khmer temples, from Chinese serenity to Japanese dynamism, through Byzantine mosaics, Islamic arabesques, and French Gothic cathedrals, Faure reveals how art transcended dogmas and suffering to celebrate universal harmony.

Blending history, philosophy, and poetry, Faure analyzes sculpture, archi...