In 2000 the annual conference of The British Archaeological Association met at Angers in France. This publication contains sixteen papers from the conference, in English and French, covering a number of different aspects of the history, art and architecture of Anjou and its surrounding area in the medieval period.
In 2000 the annual conference of The British Archaeological Association met at Angers in France. This publication contains sixteen papers from the conference, in English and French, covering a number of different aspects of the history, art and architecture of Anjou and its surrounding area in the medieval period. The subjects discussed include: Anjou in the 12th and 13th centuries; the evolution of medieval stone construction; religious art in Anjou; the Romanesque Abbey Church; the sculpture of Ronceray d'Angers; architectural patronage of the Counts of Anjou; Cistercian architecture; painted murals. Contributors are:
This volume serves as an essential reference for new thoughts, interpretation and discussion of the rich architectural and archaeological heritage of Anjou. It outlines the development of building techniques in Anjou and Touraine, and concentrates on the medieval period.
