The decades following the year 1000 marked a watershed in the history of the Iberian Peninsula when the balance of power shifted from Muslims to Christians. During this crucial period of religious and political change; Romanesque churches were constructed for the first time in Spain. Romanesque Architecture and Its Sculptural Decoration in Christian Spain; 1000-1120 examines how the financial patronage of newly empowered local rulers allowed Romanesque architecture and sculptural decoration to significantly redefine the cultural identities of those who lived in the frontier kingdoms of Christian Spain. Proceeding chronologically; Janice Mann studies the earliest Romanesque monuments constructed by Sancho el Mayor (r.1004-1035) and his wife; daughters; and granddaughters; as well as those that were built by Sancho RamÃrez; king of Aragon (1064-1094). Mann examines groups of buildings constructed by particular patrons against the backdrop of changing social conditions and attitudes that resulted from increased influence from beyond the Pyrenees; the consolidation of royal power; and intensified aggression against Muslims. An in-depth study of the rise of an architectural style; this is the first book to examine early Romanesque architecture and sculpture of the Iberian Peninsula as it relates to frontier culture.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well DoneBy Sherrie.I have always admired Dolly Parton as a songwriter. It was interesting to see the analysis of some or most famous works. This book allowed me to revisit songs long since put away.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. for a true fanBy tnredhatAlmost too much information. Really for only a TRUE fan. Nothing else to say to fulfill this internet requirement. atop6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. "Well Fans This Is It!"By Terrance RichardNot since Alanna Nash published her book on Dolly Parton (aptly called "Dolly" in 1978 at the heighth of her superstardom) has there been a book on the country music singer that has been more informative. interesting. and insightful. Fans of Dolly and followers of music will enjoy this well-written account of the most popular singer Nashville has ever shelled out. The book follows Dollys humble beginnings in east Tennessee. the daughter of a farmer who along with his wife had 11 other children to support. Financially destitute. but rich in love. the Partons were survivors which explains how Dolly has been able to exist in an industry for over 50 years where most country music acts are popular for 5 years. only to be washed-up and to be never heard from again after a few chart hits. We discover the tough times Dolly had when she first came to Nashville in 1964. her association with Porter Wagoner. her signing with RCA Records and their belief she couldnt sell records (with Porter putting his own name and royalties on the line for her). their eventual break-up in the mid seventies which was followed by a 3 million dollar lawsuit against Dolly by Porter for breach of contract. and Dollys eventual pop success with "Here You Come Again". her roles in movies. and her theme park "Dollywood". For me the best part of the book are the pages where Les Leverett is interviewed. He was Dollys album photographer on her early RCA albums and its neat hearing him discuss the mechanics behind these LP pictures. For example I didnt know her cover for the 1973 "Bubbling Over" record was taken at the Hall of Fame in Nashville and that he won an award for that pic. Did you also know her elusive husband appears on her 1969 album "My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy"? The book goes on to discuss Dollys breakdown in the early eighties and how she contemplated suicide when things in her life simply got out of hand. her association with her beloved friend Kenny Rogers. the moment when her record label. Columbia. dropped her in 1996 because they felt she was too old and couldnt sell records and her formation of the successful "Dolly Records" (take that Columbia!). and her decision to go on a world tour in 2010. "Iron Buttterfly" is a great title for a book on Dolly as she has often used the butterfly as a personal logo. The word "iron" comes from being tough and Dolly is anything but. She was first given this name back in 1974 when Elvis people wanted her to sign over half the publishing rights to "I Will Always Love You" for the King to sing and she refused. If she had signed half these rights over to him she would have lost millions in the nineties when Whitney Houston covered the song. The book is also filled with wonderful photos. and a discography and chart data listing (from Duane Gordon who runs "Dollymania" on line).
