Barbara H. Rosenweins bestselling survey text continues to stand out by integrating the history of three medieval civilizations (European; Byzantine; and Islamic) in a lively narrative that is complemented beautifully by 70 full-color plates; 46 maps; and 13 genealogies; many of them new to this edition. The fourth edition begins with an essay entitled "Why the Middle Ages Matter Today;" and the book now covers East Central Europe in some depth. This edition includes three "Seeing the Middle Ages" features; each discussing a work of art in depth: An Ivory Diptych of Christ and the Virgin; Saint Luke; Gospel Book of Otto III; and A Shrine Madonna. The sections for further reading have been updated; and ancillary materials; including study questions; can be found on the History Matters website (www.utphistorymatters.com).
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Informative and InterestingBy A CustomerAnyone interested in Islamic art must read this book. And even if you are new to the subject; or are curious it is still very interesting. Bierman writes very clearly and provides many examples to support her arguments. Plus; most people are accustomed to figural art and knowing more about the beauty of non-figurative art is wonderful. The book has made me want to discover more about Islamic Art; especially from Cairo.
