Claus Sluter: Artist at the Court of Burgundy

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Summary: Claus Sluter, Genius Sculptor Rediscovered
Review: The work of this medieval sculptor rivals anything produced by Michaelangelo or Bernini centuries later. The prolific photographs and details of his work contained in this volume help illustrate the richness of his sculpted pieces. The views from many different angles make one eager to examine it in person, in the round. Biographical information about Claus Sluter, his times and the political influences give clues about the freedom given Sluter to create so individualistically. Sluter's work is part of the medieval world in which art had a powerful message to convey and his did so in an effective and appealing way. The early reform movement, Modern Devotion, is discussed in connection with Sluter. Other superlative works of art were inspired by this movement which appealed both to the intellectuals and common man of the day. I appreciate being able to read this book and highly recommend it.