The Bible in public art, 600–1050
C. M. Kauffmann
The Bible was the supreme point of reference, principal source narrative imagery for artists working in public sphere throughout early Middle Ages, extended Mediterranean basin and across transalpine Europe. Public art, from its exposure to elements, wear tear use vagaries changing fashion, is perhaps more vulnerable liable damage, replacement or total destruction than art private sphere. Nevertheless, a fragmentary state inevitably sometimes with unbridgeable gaps evidence, considerable sample referencing survives period.
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