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Magical Jewels of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance Particularly in England by Joan Evans is a comprehensive exploration of the use of precious stones and jewels in magical practices during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, with a particular focus on England. The author delves into the symbolism and significance of various gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, and how they were believed to possess mystical powers that could be harnessed for protection, healing, and divination. Evans also examines the role of jewelry in religious and royal ceremonies, as well as its use in amulets, talismans, and other magical objects. Drawing on historical accounts, literature, and art, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of people in the past and their relationship with the natural world.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This volume contains a history of jewellery during the period 1100-1870, with a special focus on European jewellery. With detailed descriptions, interesting historical information, and authentic pictures of notable examples, this illustrated guide will appeal to all with an interest in the history and development of jewellery. Contents include: ¿The Early Middle Ages¿, ¿The Gothic Period¿, ¿The Later Middle Ages¿, ¿The Early Renaissance¿, ¿The Later Renaissance¿, ¿The Seventeenth Century¿, ¿The Eighteenth Century¿, ¿1789-1870¿, ¿Envoi¿, ¿Bibliography¿, and ¿Index¿. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of jewellery and jewellery making.

A selection of Ruskin's finest writings on painting, sculpture and architecture.

Austrian conductor Hans Rosbaud was a leading figure in European musical life from the late 1920s until his death in 1962.

Originally published in 1938, this volume provides a detailed study of the Romanesque style as exemplified by the architecture of the Cluniac Monastic Order. The key features of Cluniac architectural style are discussed in detail and observations are supported with a broad variety of illustrative examples.

Within France, a country rich in archtecture, amongst the Romanesque and Gothic churches and the Renaissance chateaux, 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.

Originally published in 1950, this book examines the art of the Cluniac religious order, specifically the sources of Cluniac iconography and the ways in which the life, practices and needs of the Order influenced the development of its art. The text is illustrated with with over 200 photographs of Cluniac manuscripts, sculpture and architecture.