Sciacca, Christine

Illuminating Women in the Medieval World

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ISBN 13:: 9781606065266
author:: Sciacca, Christine
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Getty Publications
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 120
Dimensions:: 17.8 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm
Genre:: Art, Architecture & Photography, Museums & Collections, Guggenheim,
Condition:: New
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Illuminating Women in the Medieval World by Christine Sciacca is a unique insight into the multifaceted world of medieval womanhood. Contrary to popular images, women's roles were varied and nuanced, with both female stereotypes and powerful individuals existing side by side. The pages of illuminated manuscripts reveal a rich tapestry of medieval life, from biblical heroines and saints to courtship, childbirth, and motherhood. This book showcases the often-overlooked contributions of female artists, authors, and patrons in the creation of these intricate works of art. With over one hundred illuminations depicting medieval women from England to Ethiopia, this volume provides a lively introduction to the lives of women in the medieval world, challenging common perceptions and offering a fresh perspective on a fascinating period.

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