| Myth and Mystique: Cleveland's Gothic Table Fountain Contributor(s): Fliegel, Stephen N. (Author), Gertsman, Elina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1907804943 ISBN-13: 9781907804946 Publisher: Giles OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Medieval - Art | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - Permanent - History | Europe - Medieval |
| Series: Cleveland Masterwork |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.6" W x 8.5" (1.50 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Cleveland Museum of Art's medieval table fountain, c. 1320-40, is the only version of its kind to have survived in its complete form from the Middle Ages. A superb example of French Gothic goldsmithing, it is an exquisite metalwork structure and a unique example of courtly taste and princely fashion, which was designed not for any religious purpose but purely as an indulgence. Its uncertain provenance has added to its charm. This focus volume reassesses this extraordinary piece in the context of other similar luxury objects, analysing specifically the fountain's history, functionality, materials, and style. |