Mirror In Parchment

Author : Michael Camille
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780232485

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Mirror In Parchment by Michael Camille Pdf

What is the status of visual evidence in history? Can we actually see the past through images? Where are the traces of previous lives deposited? Michael Camille addresses these important questions in Mirror in Parchment, a lively, searching study of one medieval manuscript, its patron, producers, and historical progeny. The richly illuminated Luttrell Psalter was created for the English nobleman Sir Geoffrey Luttrell (1276-1345). Inexpensive mechanical illustration has since disseminated the book's images to a much wider audience; hence the Psalter's representations of manorial life have come to profoundly shape our modern idea of what medieval English people, high and low, looked like at work and at play. Alongside such supposedly truthful representations, the Psalter presents myriad images of fantastic monsters and beasts. These patently false images have largely been disparaged or ignored by modern historians and art historians alike, for they challenge the credibility of those pictures in the Luttrell Psalter that we wish to see as real. In the conviction that medieval images were not generally intended to reflect daily life but rather to shape a new reality, Michael Camille analyzes the Psalter's famous pictures as representations of the world, imagined and real, of its original patron. Addressed are late medieval chivalric ideals, physical sites of power, and the boundaries of Sir Geoffrey's imagined community, wherein agricultural laborers and fabulous monsters play a similar ideological role. The Luttrell Psalter thus emerges as a complex social document of the world as its patron hoped and feared it might be.

Author : Jeremy Lowe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135873202

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Desiring Truth by Jeremy Lowe Pdf

First published in 2005. Volumes in the Medieval History and Culture series include studies on individual works and authors of Latin and vernacular literatures, historical personalities and events, theological and philosophical issues, and new critical approaches to medieval literature and culture. Momentous changes have occurred in Medieval Studies in the past thirty years, in teaching as well as in scholarship. The Medieval History and Culture series enhances research in the held by providing an outlet for monographs by scholars in the early stages of their careers on all topics related to the broad scope of Medieval Studies, while at the same time pointing to and highlighting new directions that will shape and define scholarly discourse in the future. This volume explores a methology for articulating this relationship that fourteenth-century texts invite us to participate in the production of meaning: judgment, the willed act of moral engagement, and therefore the process, a living, evolving relationship, an open circuit between text and respondent.

Author : Mary Wellesley
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781541675094

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The Gilded Page by Mary Wellesley Pdf

A breathtaking journey into the hidden history of medieval manuscripts, from the Lindisfarne Gospels to the ornate Psalter of Henry VIII “A delight—immersive, conversational, and intensely visual, full of gorgeous illustrations and shimmering description.” –Helen Castor, author of She-Wolves Medieval manuscripts can tell us much about power and art, knowledge and beauty. Many have survived because of an author’s status—part of the reason we have so much of Chaucer’s writing, for example, is because he was a London-based government official first and a poet second. Other works by the less influential have narrowly avoided ruin, like the book of illiterate Margery Kempe, found in a country house closet, the cover nibbled on by mice. Scholar Mary Wellesley recounts the amazing origins of these remarkable manuscripts, surfacing the important roles played by women and ordinary people—the grinders, binders, and scribes—in their creation and survival. The Gilded Page is the story of the written word in the manuscript age. Rich and surprising, it shows how the most exquisite objects ever made by human hands came from unexpected places. “Mary Wellesley is a born storyteller and The Gilded Page is as good as historical writing gets. This is a sensational debut by a wonderfully gifted historian.” —Dan Jones, bestselling author of The Plantagenets and The Templars

Author : James Bothwell,P. J. P. Goldberg,W. M. Ormrod
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 1903153042

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The Problem of Labour in Fourteenth-century England by James Bothwell,P. J. P. Goldberg,W. M. Ormrod Pdf

Papers from the Interdisciplinary Conference on the Fourteenth Century held at the University of York in July 1998.

Author : Paul Hardwick
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781843836599

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English Medieval Misericords by Paul Hardwick Pdf

Misericord carvings present a fascinating corpus of medieval art which, in turn, complements our knowledge of life and belief in the late middle ages. Subjects range from the sacred to the profane and from the fantastic to the everyday, seemingly giving equal weight to the scatological and the spiritual alike. Focusing specifically on England - though with cognisance of broader European contexts - this volume offers an analysis of misericords in relation to other cultural artefacts of the period. Through a series of themed "case studies", the book places misericords firmly within the doctrinal and devotional milieu in which they were created and sited, arguing that even the apparently coarse images to be found beneath choir stalls are intimately linked to the devotional life of the medieval English Church. The analysis is complemented by a gazetteer of the most notable instances. Dr Paul Hardwick is Professor in English, Leeds Trinity University College.

Author : Conrad Rudolph
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1238 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781119077749

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A Companion to Medieval Art by Conrad Rudolph Pdf

A fully updated and comprehensive companion to Romanesque and Gothic art history This definitive reference brings together cutting-edge scholarship devoted to the Romanesque and Gothic traditions in Northern Europe and provides a clear analytical survey of what is happening in this major area of Western art history. The volume comprises original theoretical, historical, and historiographic essays written by renowned and emergent scholars who discuss the vibrancy of medieval art from both thematic and sub-disciplinary perspectives. Part of the Blackwell Companions to Art History, A Companion to Medieval Art, Second Edition features an international and ambitious range of contributions covering reception, formalism, Gregory the Great, pilgrimage art, gender, patronage, marginalized images, the concept of spolia, manuscript illumination, stained glass, Cistercian architecture, art of the crusader states, and more. Newly revised edition of a highly successful companion, including 11 new articles Comprehensive coverage ranging from vision, materiality, and the artist through to architecture, sculpture, and painting Contains full-color illustrations throughout, plus notes on the book’s many distinguished contributors A Companion to Medieval Art: Romanesque and Gothic in Northern Europe, Second Edition is an exciting and varied study that provides essential reading for students and teachers of Medieval art.

Author : Nicole Nyffenegger,Katrin Rupp
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783110578133

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Writing on Skin in the Age of Chaucer by Nicole Nyffenegger,Katrin Rupp Pdf

Owing to its relatedness to parchment as the primary writing matter of the Middle Ages, human skin was not only a topic to write about in medieval texts, it was also conceived of as an inscribable surface, both in the material and in the figurative sense. This volume explores the textuality of human skin as discussed by Geoffrey Chaucer and other writers (medical, religious, philosophical, and literary) of the fourteenth and fifteenth century. It presents four main aspects of the complex relations between text, parchment, and human skin as they have been discussed in recent scholarship. These four aspects are, first, the (mostly figurative) resonances between parchment-making and transformations of human skin, second, parchment as a space of contact between animal and human spheres, third, human skin and parchment as sites where (gender) identities are negotiated, and fourth, the place of medieval skin studies within cultural studies and its relationship to the major concerns of cultural studies: the difficult demarcation of skin from body, the instability of any inscription, and the skin’s precarious state as an entity of its own.

Author : Moon
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781601635907

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Spell Castings by Moon Pdf

Spell Castings is an eclectic grimoire of magickal ways. Have you ever lit a pink candle on a Friday night and thought about the love you would like to have in your life? Maybe even closed your eyes and pictured that perfect person? Have you ever walked into a room and knew you were not alone and said a prayer for protection? Have you ever looked at a telephone, wished it would ring, and it did? If you have had these or similar experiences, you have put the cosmic forces of the universe to work without even realizing it. Imagine what would happen if you decided to consciously focus your energy, willing these things to happen. Would they? Spell Castings is a book of more than one hundred easy-to-use, practical spells to help you achieve and accomplish your dreams. Every subject is covered, from cleansing the soul to the limitless boundaries of love and death. Spell Castings can be performed by the experienced Witch or Warlock, but are easy enough for the novice. Specific procedures—including the use of various supplies needed to cast the spells—are completely explained. Also included are charts to guide you through the correct moon phases, magickal days and hours. Spell Castings is divided into color-coded chapters to help you determine which spell you desire to cast. For example, if you were looking for a spell to become more psychic or to help you perform more intuitive readings, you would look under the purple chapter. If you were seeking a money spell or better employment spell, you would look under the green chapter. The color-coded index will lead you to the areas you are most interested in casting. When you stir the magick—as only a Witch can’the options are limitless and the effects can be life changing. All the spells within this book are written with the intent to harm none, so brew as often as you and your cauldron desire.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Allegories
ISBN : UCAL:B4457736

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Studies in Iconography by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sarah Bartlett
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780760368220

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Knot Magic by Sarah Bartlett Pdf

Harness the secret power of enchanted knots with Knot Magic. Cast powerful spells with ancient knot magic that has been around for centuries. With a length of string, ribbon, cord, or anything that can be knotted, you can quickly make magic work for you, whether to enchant new love into your life, change your fortune, or manifest your dreams. You'll learn not only the best way to cast a spell, but also the best time to perform the spell to ensure success. Become a master knot maker as your spells take root. This unique collection includes all-powerful witch's ladders, where additional talismans are woven in with the knots to reinforce the desired outcome, and "unknotting" charms, which banish all forms of negativity. Enhance your magic and knowledge as you bring positive energy into your life. Plus, you’ll have access to a "magical knot directory" that provides the tools you’ll need to get started on your magical journey. Knot Magic is an approachable and ideal reference guide for seasoned and curious spiritualists who want to practice knot magic. The Mystical Handbook series from Wellfleet takes you on a magical journey through the wonderful world of spellcraft and spellcasting. Explore a new practice with each volume and learn how to incorporate spells, rituals, blessings, and cleansings into your daily routine. These portable companions feature beautiful foil-detail covers and color-saturated interiors on a premium paper blend. Other titles in the series include: Witchcraft, Love Spells, Moon Magic, Superstitions, and House Magic.

Author : N. J. Higham,Martin J. Ryan
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9781843835820

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The Landscape Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England by N. J. Higham,Martin J. Ryan Pdf

The Anglo-Saxon period was crucial to the development of the English landscape, but is rarely studied. The essays here provide radical new interpretations of its development. Traditional opinion has perceived the Anglo-Saxons as creating an entirely new landscape from scratch in the fifth and sixth centuries AD, cutting down woodland, and bringing with them the practice of open field agriculture, and establishing villages. Whilst recent scholarship has proved this simplistic picture wanting, it has also raised many questions about the nature of landscape development at the time, the changing nature of systems of land management, and strategies for settlement. The papers here seek to shed new light on these complex issues. Taking a variety of different approaches, and with topics ranging from the impact of coppicing to medieval field systems, from the representation of the landscape in manuscripts to cereal production and the type of bread the population preferred, they offer striking new approaches to the central issues of landscape change across the seven centuries of Anglo-Saxon England, a period surely foundational to the rural landscape of today. NICHOLAS J. HIGHAM is Professor of Early Medieval and Landscape History at the University of Manchester; MARTIN J. RYAN lectures in Medieval History at the University of Manchester. Contributors: Nicholas J. Higham, Christopher Grocock, Stephen Rippon, Stuart Brookes, Carenza Lewis, Susan Oosthuizen, Tom Williamson, Catherine Karkov, David Hill, Debby Banham, Richard Hoggett, Peter Murphy.

Author : Carole McDonnell
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781434443816

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The Constant Tower by Carole McDonnell Pdf

Sickly fifteen year old Prince Psal, the son of the nature-blessed warrior-king Nahas, should have been named Crown Prince of all Wheel Clan lands. A priest-physician like his friend Ephan, Psal lacks a warrior's heart, yet he desires to earn Nahas's respect and become a clan chief. If he cannot do this, he must escape his clan altogether. But his love for Cassia, the daughter of his father's enemy, and his own weaknesses work against him. When war comes, Psal defends Ktwala and her daughter Mahari, wronged by Nahas, and speaks out against the atrocities his clan commits, further jeopardizing his future. And now the mysterious towers that keep humans safe from the Creator's ancient curse are rebelling. A prophecy exists-not that Psal believes such matters-of three great ones who will find the Constant Tower and break the power of the third moon. Could Psal, Ephan, and Mahari be those great ones? Psal must risk losing his father's respect to find his destiny, and with his friends face the dangers of the unmaking night to find the Constant Tower and save all of humanity. "Carole McDonnell is a first-class world-builder. A unique, powerhouse epic, The Constant Towers is a treasure trove of great characters, compelling cultural details and political machinations, all lovingly detailed in evocative prose. Yay!" - Stefan Petrucha, author Dead Mann Walking

Author : Richard Todd
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789004271265

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The Sufi Doctrine of Man by Richard Todd Pdf

In The Sufi Doctrine of Man, Richard Todd examines the life and thought of Ṣadr al-Dīn al-Qūnawī (13th century C.E.), Ibn 'Arabī's chief disciple and a key figure in the development of Sufi metaphysics.

Author : Stuart Sillars
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781107029958

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Shakespeare and the Visual Imagination by Stuart Sillars Pdf

A fully illustrated study of Shakespeare's awareness of traditions in visual art and their presence in his plays and poems.

Author : Bennett Brothers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 922 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Manufactures
ISBN : NYPL:33433100961469

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Blue Book of Quality Merchandise by Bennett Brothers Pdf