Why medieval animal art has gone viral on social media
As a result, animals turned up "in any possible context where art would be made", from wall paintings and carved doorways to clothing and coats of arms. It's no secret that medieval animal paintings ...
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A Medieval Ring, Once Worn by a Bishop, Heads to Auction After Surprise Discovery
An auction of jewelry, silver, and objets d'art at London auctioneer Noonans will be led by a medieval ring worn by an ...
Medieval Venice shows us the good art can do in times of crisis
Venice used new art commissions to help its citizens understand the changing nature of power and quell public anxiety during ...
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Women Played a More Important Role in Producing Medieval Manuscripts Than Previously Thought
New research suggests that women were the scribes of at least 1.1 percent of manuscripts in the Latin West between 400 and 1500 C.E. Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent This 12th-century manuscript ...
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Rare 12th-century picture stone discovered in Germany likely depicts prominent bishop
The discovery adds valuable insight into the Christianization of the region and medieval religious art.
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Rare 13th century artefact found in muddy field to fetch more than £15,000 at auction
She said that this form of ring could be “securely dated to the late 12th or early 13th century, and is associated with the bishopric”. This type of medieval ring is characterised by a ...