The Gothic Image [Emile Male]

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The Gothic Image

Emile Male

Harper and Row, NY. 1958. First Torchbook Edition Paperback. In lovely shape; some writing on the text block and inner cover, "used" stamp on bottom of text block; sticker residue and creasing to spine, a few chips to the cover art, but remarkably well preserved. A very good copy.

From the publisher:

"Emile Male's book aids understanding of medieval art and medieval symbolism, and of the vision of the world which presided over the building of the French cathedrals. It looks at French religious art in the Middle Ages, its forms, and especially the Eastern sources of sculptural iconography used in the cathedrals of France. Fully illustrated with many footnotes it acts as a useful guide for the student of Western culture."

A truly lovely explainer on the religious art of the French of the middle ages. First published in 1913, this timeless classic of art history is a phenomenal resource for the modern goth or goth enthusiast.