Early Gothic Column-figure Sculpture in France

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Early Gothic Column-figure Sculpture in France is written by Janet Ellen Snyder and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1409400654 (ISBN 10) and 9781409400653 (ISBN 13).

Richly illustrated, this book investigates human figural sculpture installed in church portals of mid-twelfth century France. Janet Snyder takes a close look at sculpture at more than twenty churches, describes represented ensembles, defines the language of textiles and dress, and investigates rationale and significance in context. She analyzes how patrons employed sculpture to express and shape perceived reality, using images of textiles and clothing that had political, economic, and social significances.