Women have been subjects of wonderful art through the entire human history, and this month we bring a fascinating collection to you from the medieval times. This great work features a huge variety of art including paintings, frescoes etc. from primarily medieval Europe but also other places like Egypt. Read on..
When one thinks of women in the Middle Ages, the images that often come to mind are those of damsels in distress, mystics in convents, female laborers in the field, and even women of ill repute. In reality, however, medieval conceptions of womanhood were multifaceted, and women’s roles were varied and nuanced. Female stereotypes existed in the medieval world, but so too did women of power and influence. The pages of illuminated manuscripts reveal to us the many facets of medieval womanhood and slices of medieval life—from preoccupations with biblical heroines and saints to courtship, childbirth, and motherhood. While men dominated artistic production, this volume demonstrates the ways in which female artists, authors, and patrons were instrumental in the creation of illuminated manuscripts.
Featuring over one hundred illuminations depicting medieval women from England to Ethiopia, this book provides a lively and accessible introduction to the lives of women in the medieval world.
From the book description
This incredible collection is sure to delight the readers and those who appreciate art during the medieval period. Not widely available, check at your local book store to see if they can get a copy for you. See you next time!
