Describes the times in which the art was created as well as the issues of patronage, function, and ultimately, the public’s reception of the art as it was produced. Providing a magnificent overview of medieval painting, sculpture, and architecture–in Italy, Byzantium, Germany, and France from the 4th to the 14th centuries–including Early Christian, Byzantine, Pre-Romanesque Hiberno-Saxon, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque, and Gothic art.
One of the best books I've seen on any art history period. It's high quality, easy to read yet very informative, but gorgeous. I got this for my medieval art class, but even someone who just liked the time period would find it fascinating. The pages are glossy and the pictures and information are something for the eye to behold.