The Great East Window of York Minster English Masterpiece Medieval Stained Glass

Description: The Great East Window of York Minster: An English Masterpiece by Sarah Brown, published by Third Millennium Publishing, an imprint of Profile Books Ltd. in 2018. This Book is a Softcover measuring 8.375" x 9.875" with 272 pages.Book DescriptionFirst ever reproduction of every major stained glass panel of The Great East Window of York Minster in colorNew discoveries and biblical interpretation as a result of a £20M restoration project After an immense process of careful restoration and conservation, the outstanding artistry of the Great East Window is revealed afresh through state-of-the art photography that captures the complete sequence of major panels, in corrected placements, for the very first time. At the size of a tennis court, it is the largest single expanse of medieval stained glass in Britain and one of the largest medieval windows ever made. This visual feast is brought to life by author Sarah Brown, who explores the history, artistry, meaning and restoration of the window, revealing new insights on a fragile masterpiece that has been described as England's Sistine Chapel.Ground breaking new research has shed exciting new light on the window's complex narratives, relating its story to the Minster's history and liturgy. The Great East Window of York Minster explores the window's biblical presentation of the beginning and end of time, the window's relationships with other media and the technical processes behind its creation. This stunning, illustrated book presents an engaging contextual analysis of the window's unequivocal position as an English masterpiece."The Great East Window of York Minster tells the story of Time: from the Creation, Genesis, at the top, to the end of time, when a new heaven and a new earth is brought into being by Jesus Christ according to the Revelation of St John, at the bottom. It is a truly timeless masterpiece, with a message as relevant today as it was 600 years ago when it was painted." — John Sentamu, Archbishop of YorkAbout the Author:Sarah Brown is a national expert on medieval ecclesiastical architecture, stained glass history and conservation, and is the author of many books and articles in the field. She is president of the British Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi and General Secretary of the International Scientific Committee for the Conservation of Stained Glass. Sarah works as a Senior Lecturer specialising in stained glass, its history and conservation within the History of Art Department at the University of York, and has since 2008 also been Director and Chief Executive of the York Glaziers Trust, responsible for the care of the stained glass of York Minster.ConditionThis Book is in Very Good Condition. The Softcovers have a Couple of Light Scratches to the Surface and a Very Small Bump at the Base of the Spine which has caused Very Small Crinkling but No Tears, Stains, or Other Major Damage. The Spine is Not Creased; the Binding is Strong and Intact. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked with No Writing, Underlining, or Highlighting and has No Tears, Creases, Stains, Mold, or Any Major Damage. The Page Edges have No Remainder Mark, Foxing, Stains, or Any Major Damage. Securely Packed and Promptly Shipped. I will be listing many interesting nonfiction books on a variety of subjects (history, architecture, art, etc.) as well as vintage paperback novels, CDs, and Criterion Collection DVDs, so please check out my other listings. The Fine Print: This book will be securely packed. I have had books damaged in the mail before and know how that feels, so I will pack everything professionally and securely to make sure that does not happen to you. The book will be shipped USPS Media Mail. Shipping cost is $6.99. I will offer a combined shipping discount for multiple books (and other media items) purchased. The more you buy, the more you will save on shipping costs. If buying multiple items, please wait until I have sent you an invoice with the combined shipping discount before sending payment. Buyers who pay before receiving an invoice will not receive a combined shipping discount. I will not send a refund after the fact due to the extra eBay fees and hassle. Payment is expected within a week after purchase, unless prior arrangements have been made. It will be shipped promptly after payment is received. There are no returns accepted for this book nor any other items. Ask any questions about an item’s condition or content before ordering.

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Book Title: Great East Window of York Minster : an English Masterpiece

Custom Bundle: No

Original Language: English

Item Length: 9.8in

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Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Item Height: 0.7in

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Topic: Architecture, Building, Christian History, Christianity, Church Buildings, Decorative Art, Glass, Glass & Glassware, Buildings / Religious, Subjects & Themes / Religious

Subjects: Art & Culture

Item Width: 8.3in

Signed: No

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

City: York

Publisher: profile Books

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Subject: Architecture & Design

Publication Year: 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Region: England