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Author | : Elizabeth Morrison |
Publisher | : Getty Publications |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : ART |
ISBN | : 1606065904 |
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A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary--one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages--and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture. With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst. Published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center May 14 to August 18, 2019.
Author | : Megan Cavell |
Publisher | : Broadview Press |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2022-06-20 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 1770488359 |
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First penned in Egypt between the 2nd and 4th centuries, the Physiologus brought together poetic descriptions of animals and their Christian allegories. Translated into a wide range of languages from across North Africa and much of Europe, each version of the Physiologus adapted the text in culturally specific ways that yield fascinating insights for those who delve into this truly global tradition of representing and interpreting animals. This edition provides the texts and translations of the only two surviving English versions: the Old English Physiologus from the late 10th-century Exeter Book and the Middle English Physiologus from the mid-13th-century MS Arundel 292, as well as translations of a range of Latin, French and Old English sources and analogues. Underpinned by a commitment to both the fields of medieval studies and animal studies, this book provides an accessible introduction to the literary history of the Physiologus and the politics of animal representation, asking the vital question: how can we understand humanity’s relationships with non-human animals and the environment today without understanding their past?
Author | : Terence Hanbury White |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 1984-01-01 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9780486246093 |
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A preeminent medievalist presents a wonderful catalog of real and fanciful beasts, including the manticore, griffin, phoenix, amphivius, jaculus, and many other exotic animals. White's witty, erudite commentary on scientific and historical aspects enhances this survey of proto-zoology on which science is based and pre-scientific perceptions of the earth's creatures. 128 black-and-white illustrations.
Author | : Nona C. Flores |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2016-01-20 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1135546703 |
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These interdisciplinary essays focus on animals as symbols, ideas, or images in medieval art and literature.
Author | : Bodleian Library |
Publisher | : Boydell Press |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780851157535 |
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This Bestiary was created during the 13th century. The 136 illustrations afford insight into medieval interpretations of natural history, travellers' tales and mysticism. They are accompanied by a translation of the original Latin text.
Author | : Christian Heck |
Publisher | : Abbeville Press |
Total Pages | : 620 |
Release | : 2017-04-25 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780789212948 |
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Author | : Willene B. Clark |
Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2016-11-11 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1512805513 |
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The medieval bestiary, or moralized book of beasts, has enjoyed immense popularity over the centuries and it continues to influence both literature and art. This collection of essays aims to demonstrate the scope and variety of bestiary studies and the ways in which the medieval bestiary can be addressed. The contributors write about the tradition of one of the bestiary's birds, Parisian production of the manuscripts, bestiary animals in a liturgical book, theological as well as secular interpretations of beasts, bestiary creatures in literature, and new perspectives on the bestiary in other genres.
Author | : Debra Hassig |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2013-10-18 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 113566045X |
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The medieval bestiary was a contribution to didactic religious literature, addressing concerns central to all walks of Christian and secular life. These essays analyze the bestiary from both literary and art historical perspectives, exploring issues including kinship, romance, sex, death, and the afterlife.
Author | : Willene B. Clark |
Publisher | : Boydell Press |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780851156828 |
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'The Bestiary' is a book of animals. The 'Second-family' bestiary is the most important version. This study addresses the work's purpose and audience. It includes a critical edition and new English translation, and a catalogue raisonne of the manuscripts.
Author | : Jonathan Hunt |
Publisher | : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Alphabet |
ISBN | : 9780689812460 |
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An alphabet bestiary featuring mythical animals such as the amphisbaena, basilisk, and catoblepas.