Monasteries and Art
What is a monastery? Why were they responsible for preserving numerous artifacts?
Apr 20, 2007
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W. Hommel
What are Illuminated Manuscripts?
How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society?
Apr 17, 2007
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W. Hommel
The Black Death and Medieval Art
Images of death and the macabre produced during the Medieval era were highly influenced by the Black Plague that spread across Europe during the mid-14th century.
Apr 16, 2007
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W. Hommel
Angels, Icons & Religious Imagery
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
Apr 15, 2007
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W. Hommel
"The Haywain”
"The Haywain" is a symbol of human greed, the decline of the Church, and the disintegration of the guilds that characterized 15th-century society
Jan 19, 2007
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Suzanne Hill
