Early Irish Sculpture and the Art of the High Crosses

by Roger A. Stalley

An exciting new account of Irish high crosses

This landmark study of Irish high crosses focuses on the carvings of an unnamed artist, the "Muiredach Master," whose monuments--completed in the early years of the 10th century--deserve a place alongside the Book of Kells as great works of their time. Drawing on a wealth of recent research, Roger Stalley describes in vivid detail how the crosses were made, where they were carved, and how...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1913107094
• ISBN13: 9781913107093
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Paul Mellon Centre
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.9" x 10.9"