COMMENTARY: The evolution of the fiddleback chasuble offers a glimpse into how function and fashion shaped liturgical ...

Spain's Sijena murals, marvels of Hispanic medieval art, are at risk of serious damage after a court rules they must be ...

Associate Professor Charlene Vella from the University of Malta's Department of Art and Art History participated in the international workshop "Medieval Images of the Virgin: Materialities ...

A joint program co-curated by Case Western Reserve University distinguished professor of humanities and medieval art history Elina Gertsman and CMA’s curator of medieval art Gerhard Lutz, ...

But if you’ve ever found yourself chuckling at the angry man-heads on human babies in medieval art, the joke is actually on you: These painters wanted the babies to look like Boomers.

Medieval art was anything but simple – every detail had meaning. In this video, we dive into some of the most well-known medieval paintings to uncover the hidden symbolism woven into the imagery.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Bayeux Tapestry is a remarkable example of medieval art. The ...

Dr Grollemond says the purpose of marginalia has been long debated by medieval art historians. Some say they're satire, others say they demonstrate the ideas of the manuscript, and others say they ...

and permeated European art right up to the Renaissance, as anyone who has spent time in the National’s medieval galleries will be well aware. By and large, images of saints on gold backgrounds ...

The Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia showcases medieval art, while the Sternberg Palace houses an impressive collection of European Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces. The Schwarzenberg Palace ...

Nedilska also says she's often inspired by the surreal quality of medieval art, especially the illustrations in manuscripts. The pictures feel familiar to her, but also deeply strange ...

The Getty Museum’s exhilarating ‘Lumen: The Art and Science of Light’ surveys Medieval art, when an Earth-centered understanding of our place in the celestial order was replaced by a sun ...