Mary Desiree Anderson's The Medieval Carver was first published in 1935. Featuring 22 individual photographic plates, the volume describes and classifies both English and French Gothic art, and takes its examples of medieval English carvings from the length and breadth of the country. The author also presents a fresh look at the reality of modern-day myths surrounding the relationship between the medieval church and its clergy, and surrounding the image of the medieval carver himself. The carver, Anderson argues, was not always as enterprising or honest as is commonly believed. The Medieval Carver deftly explores the contemporary, biblical and allegorical carvings of the Middle Ages, as well as discussing masonry and the artistic materials commonly used by the medieval carver. This book, which is written both fluently and engagingly, will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in medieval stone and wood carvings.
First published in 1938, M. D. Anderson's Animal Carvings in British Churches examines the medieval craft of animal carving by bringing together examples of various types, considering their sources, and describing the legends associated with them. Included in the study are 'fabulous creatures and human monstrosities', showing the often fanciful work of carvers in depicting centaurs, mermaids, dragons and other such creatures. Also highlighted are cases of real yet exotic or non-native animals which the artists and craftsmen have never seen and which thus tended to be imagined in highly exaggerated and unconventional ways. This small volume, illustrated with several dozen photographic plates and containing a list of animal carvings and their locations around Britain, will continue to be a useful historical companion to anyone interested in the study of medieval church carvings.
Originally published in 1963, this book sets out to show that dramatic elements in the imagery of medieval churches, whether stained glass, wall paintings or sculpture, were intended to convey the same traditional themes of religious thinking as plays of the same period. The text shows how these two forms of popular instruction developed side by side and how a study of church imagery can close gaps in our knowledge of ways in which plays were composed, staged and dressed. Conversely, observations are also made regarding the ways in which stage directions in play texts can be used to explain curious features in the decoration of churches. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in medieval drama and religious iconography.
Originally published in 1940, this book contains a series of vignettes based around visits to British churches. Written in the shadow of the Second World War, the text was partly intended to console readers; providing them with solace in the beauty of the surrounding ecclesiastical architecture. Containing numerous illustrative figures, this is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in British churches and travel writing.
Shaman Sliver Balls introduces the Dragons civilization to Guy Gnowman, his Fianc e Phoenicia, and their best friend Big D. As they go on ride after ride, and adventure to adventure. Seeing dragons, meeting dragons, fighting dragons, playing dragon games, and becoming friends with dragons. Learn about the different types of dragons, their characteristics, and the magic that is within them. Follow Guy and Phoenicia's engagement take an interesting and lucrative turn as their love and personalities unfold through out the chapters. Since this world began, man and dragons coexisted. Conflicts arose constantly between the two. Some Dragons raided and haunted villages; taking as they pleased. Some men aspired to be slayers; hunting dragons for their magical qualities. Despite some dragons assisting civilizations, and some men working harmoniously with dragons; it was best to separate the two entities to remain safely together. In the 16th century, Leonardo Di Vinci created the Shaman Organization; using an analogy of his invention, the ball bearings. Showing how ball bearings reduce friction between opposing forces, yet still allow both entities to move freely and independently, yet still coinciding together. The elite chosen members of the Shaman Organization were just that, the balls in the bearings. The Shaman of this group over time altered the truths about dragons and their existence, till they became nothing more then myths and exaggerated stories. But as time takes it effects on all things, it is time for things to change, again. "Depending on your own chosen perspective, the Gods incidentally, or accidentally gave us three basic abilities. Life, choices, and progression; these are what we truly own. Once we learn that concept and understand the power it creates, then the world, the universe, and then the heavens open up possibilities the imagination could never create." --Shaman Sliver Balls
