{"title":"Wendy A. Stein","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWendy A. Stein\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the rich tapestry of medieval art and culture. Her works, including titles like \u003cem\u003eDivine Light\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHow to Read Medieval Art\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to appreciate the symbolism, history, and spiritual dimensions embedded in artistic masterpieces from the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Stein’s books combine scholarly depth with accessible writing, making complex themes approachable while revealing the enduring influence of medieval aesthetics on contemporary art and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-read-medieval-art-by-wendy-a-stein-9781588395979","title":"How to Read Medieval Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn enlightening, accessible guide to understanding and appreciating European art from the Middle Ages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Read Medieval Art\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the art of the European Middle Ages through 50 notable examples from the Metropolitan Museum’s collection, which is one of the most comprehensive in the world. This handsomely illustrated volume includes multi-panel altarpieces, stained glass windows, wooden sculpture, as well as manuscript illuminations, and features iconic masterworks such as the Merode Altarpiece, Unicorn Tapestries, and The Belles Heures of Jean de France, duc de Berry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormal explorations of individual works, chosen to exemplify key ideas crucial to understanding medieval art, are accompanied by relevant information about the context in which they were created, conveying the works’ visual nuances but also their broader symbolic meaning. Superb colour illustrations further reveal the visual and conceptual richness of medieval art, providing the reader with a deeper understanding of the history and iconography of this pivotal era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Metropolitan Museum of Art \/ Distributed by Yale University Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796342788332,"sku":"9781588395979","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14579923482753.jpg?v=1757091873"},{"product_id":"divine-light-by-wendy-a-stein-9783777442594","title":"Divine Light","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDazzling mosaic pictures made of glittering shards of light-reflecting coloured glass embellish Rome's oldest churches and tell an enduring story of beauty, faith, and artistry across a thousand years. This book brings these little-known masterpieces to life while exploring their meaning, historical context, and spiritual power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough brilliant full-colour photographs with lavish details, Wendy A. Stein presents twelve ensembles of mosaic preserved in nine churches. The subjects reveal their glory as their imagery is decoded, telling the story of an ideal Rome whose power was derived from both its imperial past and its Christian legacy. Together, the mosaics embody the interpretation of light as an expression of the divine. With a detailed map to easily locate the churches, this volume is a perfect travel companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430607470828,"sku":"9783777442594","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783777442594.jpg?v=1774558978"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/wendy-a-stein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}