Art of the Middle Ages

Duration: 1200 ft.

Year Published: 1963

Creator: ?Encyclopedia Britannica ebec

Complete Record: John Canaday reconciles the art of the Middle Ages. He discusses art that projects mysticism, the medieval approach to life and death. Documents various aspects of the six major medieval cathedrals of France, explaining the symbolism of the architectural and sculptural styles, and pointing out that the cathedral stands as a visible summary of the philosophical and intellectual world of the Middle Ages. Animation sequences highlight the basic structural differences between the Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles. Features Donald Moffat.


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