In nine chapters, medieval life is vividly and evocatively portrayed in all its shades. Through images and text, a colorful and flourishing world emerges before our eyes, despite the backdrop of war, cruelty, hardship, and death: the Western medieval period. The grandeur of knights and emperors, the tranquil world of monasteries and monks, fervent piety, indulgent pleasures, and humble expectations of death are all explored. The blossoming of science and civic diligence, the roles of merchants and the economy, as well as the lives of kings and castles, are intricately woven together to present a comprehensive picture of this rich historical era.
Joan Evans Book order (chronological)
Joan Evans was a British historian who dedicated her career to the study of French and English medieval art. Her scholarly pursuits focused on the artistic creations, particularly sculptures, produced by the monks of the abbey at Cluny. Through her in-depth analysis of works from the Romanesque period, she significantly contributed to the understanding of this pivotal era in art history.
Monastic Architecture in France
From the Renaissance to the Revolution
Within France, a country rich in archtecture, amongst the Romanesque and Gothic churches and the Renaissance châteaux, the domestic architecture of the monasteries has been overlooked. Originally published in 1964, this book was the first study of French domestic monastic architecture since the Renaissance.