History of Art Volume 2.: Medieval Art

In this captivating volume, Élie Faure explores medieval art as an explosion of spiritual and sensual life, born from the clash between ethical religions and human instincts. From Indian pantheism to Khmer temples, from Chinese serenity to Japanese dynamism, through Byzantine mosaics, Islamic arabesques, and French Gothic cathedrals, Faure reveals how art transcended dogmas and suffering to celebrate universal harmony.

Blending history, philosophy, and poetry, Faure analyzes sculpture, architecture, and painting as hymns to the intricate freedom of peoples. From the stone forests of India to the resonant vaults of Amiens, discover a global panorama where art defies death and nourishes the future. A scholarly and intoxicating journey, ideal for lovers of art, history, and spirituality. Listen and feel the pulse of the medieval soul!

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