About the Art of Nick Herman:
To say that I'm thoroughly obsessed with Medieval Art would be a huge understatement, yet my interest extends far beyond the simple scholarly study and appreciation of works of art. For example, I worked on an urban design project a few years ago, called Columbia,which has many medieval style buildings. I have also made an intricate model of a gothic cathedral. Moreover, how many students of art history can claim to have actually painted an egg-tempera panel, or illuminated a manuscript, or "built" a Gothic Cathedral? To truly undertsand the art of an ancient era one must live it. In this way one can gain an empathy of thought, a greater understanding and a more profound insight into the lives of those who came before us. The action of being the medieval artist speaks far more than simply listening or reading ever could. Do you know about Giotto or do you know him? That is the question. The following is a partial list of the work I have done over the years.
Works of Art by Nick Herman:
- A model Cathedral. Maquette, 1995-2001.
- View of the Alps from above St. Luc Oil on canvas, 2002. Painted during summer stay in Switzerland.
- A
magnificent triptych depicting a vision of the heavenly city.
Oil on panel, 2001.
- An allegory of a knight, pentatych. Fresco and window mosaic,
2001.
- A small triptych. Mosaic and egg tempera on panel, 2000.
- Five Views: Front
Exterior, Rear
Exterior, Centre
Interior, Right
Interior, Left
Interior
- Two views of a city. Acrylic on canvas, 1999.
- A
Portrait of a young girl. Acrylic on panel, 1999.
- A set of murals depicting city and country life. Acrylic
mural, 1999.
- The work in progress: The
City, The
Country
- A diptych of heaven and hell. Oil on canvas, 1998.
- The
rebuilt city. Acrylic on canvas, 1997.
- Two
60 page illuminated books of hours - over 1000 hours work
in total. Tempera on paper, 1995-1999.
- A
Medieval Scene
- Durham
and Canterbury Cathedrals
- Medieval
France
- Important
Castles
- Several sketchbooks, filled with predominantly charcoal drawings.
- Four
large maquettes, all conceived and built with exquisite detail:
- A large feudal castle, surrounded by a curtain wall with
a tall watchtower
- A fifteenth century urban palace, containing coins from all
over the world
- A thirteenth century castle containing a chapel and various
treasure rooms, all highly ornate
- A fourteenth century palace containing two levels, each highly
decorated with colourful murals
- Dozens
pieces of metalwork and minor arts- necklaces, pins, broaches,
crowns etc...
- Over
15 jars, boxes and chasses of medieval design
- General Views of parts of the collection View
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