| A Medieval Book of Beasts: The Second-Family Bestiary. Commentary, Art, Text and Translation. Contributor(s): Clark, Willene B. (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0851156827 ISBN-13: 9780851156828 Publisher: Boydell Press OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2006 Annotation: The bestiary - a book of animals, both real and mythical - is one of the most interesting and appealing medieval artefacts. The Second-family' bestiary is the most important and frequently produced version (some 49 known manuscripts exist). Of English origin and predominantly English production, it boasts a spiritual text modernized' to meet the needs of its time, and features exceptional illustrations. This study addresses the work's purpose and audience, challenging previous assumptions with direct evidence in the manuscripts themselves, linking their use to teachers at the elementary-school level, and exploring the art, the text, and the cultural context for the bestiary. It includes a critical edition and new English translation, and a catalogue raisonn of the manuscripts. Fully illustrated. WILLENE B. CLARK is Professor of Art History Emerita at Marlboro College, Vermont. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Medieval - Literary Criticism | Medieval - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval |
| Dewey: 398.245 |
| LCCN: 2007532283 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 11.7" W x 8.6" (2.85 lbs) 344 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The bestiary - a book of animals, both real and mythical - is one of the most interesting and appealing medieval artefacts. The "Second-family" bestiary is the most important and frequently produced version (some 49 known manuscripts exist). Of English origin and predominantly English production, it boasts a spiritual text "modernized" to meet the needs of its time, and features exceptional illustrations. This study addresses the work's purpose and audience, challenging previous assumptions with direct evidence in the manuscripts themselves, linking their use to teachers at the elementary-school level, and exploring the art, the text, and the cultural context for the bestiary. Itincludes a critical edition and new English translation, and a catalogue raisonné of the manuscripts. Fully illustrated. The late WILLENE B. CLARK was Professor of Art History Emerita at Marlboro College, Vermont. |