Early Irish Sculpture and the Art of the High Crosses

Author:   Roger A. Stalley
Publisher:   Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
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9781913107093


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   12 May 2020
Format:   Hardback
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An exciting new account of Irish high crosses This landmark study of Irish high crosses focuses on the carvings of an unnamed artist, the “Muiredach Master,” whose monuments—completed in the early years of the 10th century—deserve a place alongside the Book of Kells as great works of their time. Drawing on a wealth of recent research, Roger Stalley describes in vivid detail how the crosses were made, where they were carved, and how they were lifted into place. His lively prose situates the works in their context, identifying patrons and exploring their motives, as well as venturing to understand what the crosses may have meant to those who gazed at them a millennium ago. In doing so, Stalley rejects preconceived notions about the imagery of the crosses, including the extent to which they were inspired by images from abroad. Distributed for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

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Author:   Roger A. Stalley
Publisher:   Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Imprint:   Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   1.252kg
ISBN:  

9781913107093


ISBN 10:   1913107094
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   12 May 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Engagingly and expertly written by Roger Stalley, Early Irish Sculpture and the Art of the High Crosses is the ideal replacement or preparation for a visit to these unparalleled works of art. -Christopher Howse, The Tablet [W]ell written and widely researched... I join with the author in wishing that the book will make high crosses better known outside Ireland. -Peter Harbison, Irish Arts Review


Engagingly and expertly written by Roger Stalley, Early Irish Sculpture and the Art of the High Crosses is the ideal replacement or preparation for a visit to these unparalleled works of art. -Christopher Howse, The Tablet


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Roger Stalley is a fellow emeritus at Trinity College, Dublin.  

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