The Great East Window of York Minster: An English Masterpiece

The Great East Window of York Minster: An English Masterpiece

â€¢ First ever reproduction of every major stained glass panel of The Great East Window of York Minster in color

â€¢ New discoveries and biblical interpretation as a result of a Â£20M restoration project

After an immense process of careful restoration and conservation, the outstanding artistry of the Great East Window is revealed afresh through state-of-the art photography that captures the complete sequence of major panels, in corrected placements, for the very first time. At the size of a tennis court, it is the largest single expanse of medieval stained glass in Britain and one of the largest medieval windows ever made. This visual feast is brought to life by author Sarah Brown, who explores the history, artistry, meaning and restoration of the window, revealing new insights on a fragile masterpiece that has been described as England's Sistine Chapel.

Ground breaking new research has shed exciting new light on the window's complex narratives, relating its story to the Minster's history and liturgy. The Great East Window of York Minster explores the window's biblical presentation of the beginning and end of time, the window's relationships with other media and the technical processes behind its creation. This stunning, illustrated hardback presents an engaging contextual analysis of the window's unequivocal position as an English masterpiece.

"The Great East Window of York Minster tells the story of Time: from the Creation, Genesis, at the top, to the end of time, when a new heaven and a new earth is brought into being by Jesus Christ according to the Revelation of St John, at the bottom. It is a truly timeless masterpiece, with a message as relevant today as it was 600 years ago when it was painted." - John Sentamu, Archbishop of York
Country USA
Brand Profile Books
Manufacturer Profile Books Ltd
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 300 colour photographs
ReleaseDate 2018-09-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781781259795

Country	USA
Brand	Profile Books
Manufacturer	Profile Books Ltd
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	300 colour photographs
ReleaseDate	2018-09-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781781259795