"The monstrous creatures that embellish the pages of medieval manuscripts have a long pedigree. From their origins in classical antiquity, the Bible, scientific writing and folklore they travelled through centuries and civilisations to find vivid expression in medieval religion, literature and...

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1. Verfasser:	Bovey, Alixe (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Toronto University of Toronto Press 2002
Schlagworte:	Geschichte 1000-1500 Art et symbolisme chrétiens - 500-1500 (Moyen Age) - Thèmes, motifs Enluminure médiévale Grotesque dans l'art Monstres dans l'art Christian art and symbolism > Medieval, 500-1500 Grotesque in art Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval Monsters in art Handschrift Ungeheuer Buchmalerei Das Groteske Aufsatzsammlung
Zusammenfassung:	"The monstrous creatures that embellish the pages of medieval manuscripts have a long pedigree. From their origins in classical antiquity, the Bible, scientific writing and folklore they travelled through centuries and civilisations to find vivid expression in medieval religion, literature and art." "It is easy to forget that these creatures are not merely decorative but often have symbolic importance. Griffins and satyrs, dragons and demons, unicorns, serpents and many other creatures provide evocative and revealing expressions of medieval thought, morality and humour." "Monsters and Grotesques in Medieval Manuscripts describes the rich and varied symbolism of monsters, as depicted in an extensive range of medieval manuscripts from The British Library's collections, and lends a special insight into the medieval imagination."--BOOK JACKET.
Beschreibung:	"Co-published by the British Library"--Colophon. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-62) and index
Beschreibung:	64 p. col. ill. : 25 cm
ISBN:	0802085121