This new book is about the practical aspects of the production of medieval art: manufacturing techniques and media, distribution methods and the mechanics of patronage. It is an unusual and immensely useful contribution to art history. The volume provides a thorough introduction to medieval painting and sculpture, combining an analysis of their media and techniques with case studies of important examples such as Giotto's Arena Chapel frescoes and the superb winged altarpieces of the Netherlands. There are also essays on key examples of other medieval arts, such as the mosaics of Ravenna and the Bayeux Tapestry. Each essay is by a leading scholar in its field but is written in a clear style, unlittered by footnotes and with a bibliography of further reading. The book is brought together with an introduction and a comprehensive index of names and places, including the names of specific works of art. Finally, the book is illustrated with a generous spread of 113 superb-quality plates. The book will be particularly useful to students.