Release date is 2010-07-24

Al Haines

"L'art roman dans le Sud-Manche: Album" by Marie Lebert is a photographic album and descriptive work focused on Romanesque art, likely written in the late 20th century. The book highlights modest churches in the Southern Manche area of Normandy, emphasizing their historical and architectural significance. It aims to shed light on these lesser-known monuments that were built between the 10th and 12th centuries by local villagers along the pilgrimage routes to Mont Saint-Michel. The opening of the album introduces the topic by noting that it features less celebrated churches not commonly found in ornate travel guides. It discusses the church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux, describing its ruins and historical context, including its construction from local schist and granite. The text further outlines its location and architectural features, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of various churches, their historical backgrounds, and their roles in the pilgrimage culture associated with Mont Saint-Michel. Overall, the beginning establishes an appreciation for local heritage and invites readers to discover the architectural treasures of Southern Manche. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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