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Articles related to "Late Medieval"
Bibliography on medieval mysticism While by no means exhaustive, this bibliography provides some interesting starting points for the study of late medieval mysticism, particularly in Germany and the Low Countries. mysticism • suso • eckhart • mechtild • late medieval germany
Life and Times of Dante Alighieri In order to understand Dante's masterpiece, we need to understand the context in which it was written, amongst the tumultuous politics of 14th century Florence. divine comedy • dante • dante florentine politics • florence and the divine comedy • dante's politics
Anchorites and Anchoresses in the Middle Ages This article delves into the types of anchorites and anchoresses in the medieval church and briefly discusses the life of Julian of Norwich anchoress • anchorite • julian of norwich
Renaissance Paintings of Christ on the Cross The Late Medieval period in Florence, Italy spawned numerous paintings of Crucifixes. In the Renaissance, the style of crucifixes evolved with changing ideals. italian renaissance art • crucifix • ducento • trecento • late medieval
What are Illuminated Manuscripts? How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society? illuminated manuscripts • manuscripts • vellum • parchment • manuscript technique
Beginning of Dutch Painting: An Exhibit Overview "Dutch Primitives: Paintings from the Late Middle Ages" at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen describes the accomplishments of mainly 15th-century Netherlandish artists. art museum exhibitions • museum boijmans van beuningen • beginning of dutch painting • geertgen tot sint jans • lucas van leyden
Charlemagne – Book Review 'Charlemagne, The Formation of a European Identity' is a major new study of the rule of Charlemagne, using both contemporary and secondary sources. charlemagne book review • latest medieval book from rosamond mckitterick • emperor charlemagne • the rule of charlemagne • the dark ages
Riemenschneider Saint for Auction "Saint Catherine" (ca. 1505), a limewood statue by German sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider (ca. 1460-1531), will be auctioned at Sotheby's New York on January 24, 2008. museums art galleries medieval art • tilman riemenschneider • st. catherine statue • late medieval german art sculpture • sotheby's new york auction
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. medieval art • art • late medieval art • gothic art • the black death
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Part 1 This article explores the relationship between religious women in the Middle Ages and religious women as portrayed in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. chaucer • canterbury tales • portrayal • women • religious women
Monasteries and Society in the British Isles 'Monasteries and Society in the British Isles in the Later Middle Ages' is a collection of papers relating to British monasteries in medieval times. monasteries and society in the british isles in th • book on monasteries boydell and brewer • monasteries and society book • books on monastic history • books on medieval monasticism
Women Mystics of Germany and the Low Countries in the 14th c. This is a discussion of the intensely physical nature of the mystical activities and lives of fourteenth century women. It also deals with the life and writings of Heinrich Suso, a well-known fourteenth century Dominican. Citations are available upon request. women • mystics • fourteenth century • 14th century • germany
Miniatures for siege warfare The siege is often overlooked by wargamers - the length of battle, the miniatures required, and the need for enjoyable rules may preclude many from trying this out. In this first of several articles, we look at what miniatures are available from wargame companies to help you wage siege warfare. war games wargames siege engines engineers sappers
Gardens of the Northern Renaissance
Renaissance gardens in France, England, Germany, and the Netherlands. france • england • germany • netherlands • renaissance
The Long sword or Two handed sword Growing from the knights sword of the early middle ages, these huge monster blades were king of the Western European battlefields for two hundred years the long sword • plated armor • longsword • two hander • two handed sword
A Day In Kos Town The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore. kos • greece • aegean • turkey • excursion
Balint Balassi (1554 – 1594) In my last article I wrote about Bálint Balassi and I promised, that in that time I will introduce him to you. This year in Hungary was a Balassi memorial year because the 450th anniversary of his birth. balassi • balassa • hungary • literature • hungarian
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part 2 This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request. cathar • cathari • heresy • gnostic • nag hammadi
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages This article explores Margery of Kempe's religious life, in the context of Chaucerian England, and her relationship to the Wife of Bath. margery kempe • mystic • england • chaucer • wife of bath
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Cont. This article examines the character of Custance in Chaucer's Man of Law's Tale, and her role as a devout woman. It goes on to introduce the role of religious women in England as a whole. chaucer • women • religion • nuns
Film Review: Fantasia Disney's animation classic, "Fantasia", has put on film one of the most terrifyingly imagined witches' sabbats ever. night on bald mountain • disney • fantasia • moussorgsky • chernobog
Film Review: Martin Guerre In The Return of Martin Guerre, Gerard Depardieu and Nathalie Baye explore the life of a peasant impostor in 16th-century France. le retour de martin guerre • the return of martin guerre • martin guerre • bertrande de rols • arnaud du tilh
Italy Vacation Destinations Planning on a visit to Italy? Don't miss one of the great tourist attractions, Florence, and all that this charming city has to offer. florence • italy • tourist • travel • museums
Just a few random thoughts... Just a few thoughts of my own regarding the study of church history as well as some notes on upcoming articles. church history • christian • reformation • medieval
Medieval Apocalypse: Black Death Were rats really responsible for the death of nearly 1/3 of Europes population? plague • black • death • europe • medieval
Research in the field of church history: a brief how-to This article delves into the methods available for starting a research project in church history, using women religious of the 14th and 15th centuries as a starting point research • how-to • women religious • mysticism
The Trial of the Templars The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution. templars • templar • templer • templarios • templier
Tomb of St. Paul Now Visible After three years of excavations under St. Paul's Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le Mura), visitors to Rome can now see at least a part of the tomb of St. Paul. tomb st. paul visible • uncovered basilica • rome • italy • excavations
Urraca of Castile and Léon Urraca of Castille and Léon was an unexpected queen of the 12th century and one of the most successful Spanish medieval rulers. urraca • urraca of castile • urraca of castille • alfonso vi • alfonso vii
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Part 2 This article analyzes Chaucer's Prioress in the context of religious women in late medieval England. chaucer • england • women • nuns • prioress
Encompassing the Globe... A Catalogue Review "Encompassing the Globe: Portugal and the World in the 16th and 17th Centuries" relates European works of art to those from Africa, Brazil and Asia. traveling art museum exhibitions • encompassing the globe • renaissance portugal • age of exploration and discovery • african art
Finding Luther -- Archaeologists Trail Reformer "Finding Luther: Archaeologists on the Reformer's Trail," on view in Halle, Germany, describes the German theologian through art and recently discovered artifacts. museum exhibitions • finding luther • archaeologists on reformer's trail • state museum of prehistory halle • martin luther
Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 1 Extend your wargaming vocabulary with this catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms. glossayr • wargames • war games • wargaming • war gaming
Happy Hogmaney! The Travelsleuth welcomes Hogmaney in Edinburgh and New Year in London. Tired of the January Sales he seeks out some exhibitions and theatre as a welcome alternative to traipsing through the department stores. hogmaney • edinburgh • london • stirling • inverness
In Like a Knight...Part 2 Gunpowder won out over the sword and shield in war. Renaissance soldiers found killing with gun and cannon more efficient...And so did their enemies.
Italian Culture Week 2008 at NGA Italian Culture Week at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is celebrated with a lecture, scholarly discussion, book signing and film screening. national gallery of art • italian culture week • italian legacy in washington • d.c. • abitare pallasio
Malleus Maleficarum The "Witches' Hammer" or "Hexenhammer" was written by Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger. Montague Summers, friend of Aleister Crowley, endorsed it centuries later. malleus maleficarum • the witches’ hammer • hexenhammer • witch persecutions • witch hunts
Martin Luther and the Visual Culture of the Reformation This article begins to explore Martin Luther's theological position on religious and secular art, in the context of the Protestant reformation. reformation • art • martin luther • altarpiece • renaissance
May Day in Medieval Times May Day was one of the most popular medieval festivals because it celebrated the end of a long, hard winter. may day in medieval times • origins of may day • medieval feasts and festivals • bringing in the may in the middle ages • crowning the may queen
Mystic Women come to Television A project about female Catholic mystics includes a tv series, CD-ROM and interactive website. catholic women mystics julian hildegard clare sain
Paris, city of lights Atget, Marville, Doisneau, Cartier-Bresson made Paris their favorite subject. Photographers from around the world come to Paris and find new ideas and fresh perspectives. paris • lutece • history • france.
The Knight and Medieval Jousting A medieval tournament could be a bloody and brutal spectacle, even a fight to the death. middle ages • medieval history • mediaeval • medieval jousting • the medieval joust
Turning the Pages An innovative software program with rarely displayed medieval and Renaissance manuscripts allows Internet users to examine their contents virtually. turning the pages • virtual illuminated manuscripts • british library • armadillo systems • medieval
'Tis the Season - Christmas and Weihnachtsmärkte / Weihnachtsmarkets in Germany ‘Tis the season indeed! The Weihnactsmarkt, or German Christmas market, is an annual holiday tradition that reaches back hundred of years. Grab some glühwein and gingerbread, and enjoy! germany • travel • christmas markets • festival • history
AGO's Medieval Ivories in London "Medieval Ivories from the Thomson Collection" at London's Courtauld Institute of Art features religious and secular artworks from the European Middle Ages. museum exhibitions • medieval ivory sculpture art • kenneth thomson collection • courtauld institute gallery of art • art gallery of ontario
Cadbury: Was It Camelot? A historical and geographical examination of the claim that Cadbury Castle was Arthur's stronghold. king arthur • camelot • cadbury castle • south cadbury • geoffrey ashe
Devotions to the Crucifix: The Visions of 14th c. Women This article presents a brief discussion of 14th century crucifixion imagery, particularly in the visions of Dominican nuns. Citations are, as always, available by request. mysticism • visions • dominican nuns • crucifixion • passion
Faces of Power and Piety: Medieval Portraiture "Faces of Power and Piety: Medieval Portraiture" looks at stylized portrait painting in Western Europe during the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. art museum exhibitions • faces of power and piety • medieval portraiture • j. paul getty museum • medieval renaissance art painting portraits
Film Review: Commercials pt. 2 Medievalesque commercials tend to repeat the same narrow set of themes and images of the Middle Ages. kia • capital one • yaris • yaris.ca • vikings
Final Interview: Ellen Ekstrom, author of The Legacy Second part of Ellen Ekstrom's interview! ellen ekstrom • the legacy • da vinci code • mary magdalene • jesus |
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