Accompanying an exhibition of around 35 of the major masterpieces from the V&A's holdings of European art from the period 300-1600 CE, this title provides examples of sculpture, metalwork, ceramics and glass, including works by Donatello, Leonardo and Pisano.
This beautiful book accompanies a traveling exhibition of around 30 major masterpieces from the Victoria and Albert Museums outstanding holdings of European art from the period 3001600. It includes superb examples of sculpture, metalwork, ceramics, and glass.
The book offers a unique opportunity to set in context such exceptional works as the enameled Becket Casket, the ivory Crucified Christ by Giovanni Pisano, Donatellos bronze fountain figure Winged Putto with a Fish, and bronzes by Antico and Hubert Gerhard.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE:
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, June 23October 7, 2007
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, May 19August 17, 2008
High Museum of Art, Atlanta, October 11, 2008January 4, 2009