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Early Irish Sculpture and the Art of the High Crosses
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Roger A. Stalley

Early Irish Sculpture and the Art of the High Crosses

Roger A. Stalley

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English
Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
12 May 2020
The Arts: General & Reference
An exciting new account of Irish high crosses

This landmark study of Irish high crosses focuses on the carvings of an unnamed artist, the “Muiredach Master,” whose monuments—completed in the early years of the 10th century—deserve a place alongside the Book of Kells as great works of their time. Drawing on a wealth of recent research, Roger Stalley describes in vivid detail how the crosses were made, where they were carved, and how they were lifted into place. His lively prose situates the works in their context, identifying patrons and exploring their motives, as well as venturing to understand what the crosses may have meant to those who gazed at them a millennium ago. In doing so, Stalley rejects preconceived notions about the imagery of the crosses, including the extent to which they were inspired by images from abroad.

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Imprint:   Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 270mm,  Width: 216mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   1.252kg
ISBN:   9781913107093
ISBN 10:   1913107094
Pages:   248
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Roger Stalley is a fellow emeritus at Trinity College, Dublin.  

Reviews for Early Irish Sculpture and the Art of the High Crosses

Engagingly and expertly written by Roger Stalley, Early Irish Sculpture and the Art of the High Crosses is the ideal replacement or preparation for a visit to these unparalleled works of art. -Christopher Howse, The Tablet [W]ell written and widely researched... I join with the author in wishing that the book will make high crosses better known outside Ireland. -Peter Harbison, Irish Arts Review


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