This sumptuous book offers a full account of the origins and development of twenty-two of the most outstanding carved altarpieces from churches. An extensive introduction provides the necessary background to an understanding of the origin and evolution of altarpieces whilst the colour plates, specially commissioned for this book, capture the stunning details of these sculptures.
- ISBN13 9780500512982
- Publish Date 6 November 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 29 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 480
- Language English