{"product_id":"9781780232942","title":"The Riddle of the Image: The Secret Science of Medieval Art","description":"\u003cbr\u003eFrom monumental church mosaics to fresco wall-paintings, the medieval period produced some of the most impressive art in history. But how, in a world without the array of technology and access to materials that we now have, did artists produce such incredible works, often on an unbelievably large scale? In \u003ci\u003eThe Riddle of the Image\u003c\/i\u003e, research scientist and art restorer Spike Bucklow discovers the actual materials and methods that lie behind the production of historical paintings.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Examining the science of the tools and resources, as well as the techniques of medieval artists, Bucklow adds new layers to our understanding and appreciation of paintings in particular and medieval art more generally. He uses case studies—including \u003ci\u003eThe Wilton Diptych\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the most popular paintings in the National Gallery in London and the altarpiece in front of which English monarchs were crowned for centuries—and analyses of these works, presenting previously unpublished technical details that shed new light on the mysteries of medieval artists. The first account to examine this subject in depth for a general audience, \u003ci\u003eThe Riddle of the Image\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully illustrated look at the production of medieval paintings.","brand":"Reaktion Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47049835839728,"sku":"9781780232942","price":37.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781780232942_p0.jpg?v=1763711994","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781780232942","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}