{"title":"Bryan C. Keene","description":"\u003cp\u003eBryan C. Keene offers a profound exploration of medieval history and culture, weaving together the complexities of global medieval contexts and the intricate relationship between nature and art in Renaissance manuscripts. His work invites readers to journey beyond conventional narratives, illuminating the rich tapestry of the Middle Ages with scholarly insight and vivid interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his studies, Keene reveals how the medieval imagination shaped both reality and artistic expression, enriching our understanding of historical landscapes and cultural fantasies. His books are essential for those interested in the intersections of \u003cem\u003eeducation\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003earts\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eculture\u003c\/em\u003e, providing thoughtful perspectives that resonate with both academic and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fantasy-of-the-middle-ages-by-bryan-c-keene-9781606067581","title":"The Fantasy of the Middle Ages","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis abundantly illustrated book is an illuminating exploration of the impact of medieval imagery on three hundred years of visual culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the soaring castles of \u003cem\u003eSleeping Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e to the bloody battles of \u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/em\u003e, from Middle-earth in \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e to mythical beasts in Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons, and from Medieval Times to the Renaissance Faire, the Middle Ages have inspired artists, playwrights, filmmakers, gamers, and writers for centuries. 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These \"medieval\" worlds are often the perfect ground for exploring contemporary cultural concerns and anxieties, saying much more about the time and place in which they were created than they do about the actual conditions of the medieval period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 140 colour illustrations, from sources ranging from thirteenth-century illuminated manuscripts to contemporary films and video games, and a preface by \u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/em\u003e costume designer Michele Clapton, \u003cem\u003eThe Fantasy of the Middle Ages\u003c\/em\u003e will surprise and delight both enthusiasts and scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis title is published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. 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And for many people today, it raises concerns for the welfare of the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, artists from Italy to Flanders and England to Germany depicted nature in their religious art to intensify the spiritual experience of the viewer. Devotional manuscripts for personal or communal use—from small-scale prayer books to massive choir books—were filled with some of the most illusionistic nature studies of this period. \u003cem\u003eSacred Landscapes\u003c\/em\u003e, which accompanies an exhibition at the J. 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The authors provide thoughtful examination of works from the fifteenth through seventeenth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598097268972,"sku":"9781606065464","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/eada3d74571201954ce21806a16c8fb8.jpg?v=1778027355"},{"product_id":"global-medieval-contexts-500-1500-by-bryan-c-keene-9781138103399","title":"Global Medieval Contexts 500 – 1500","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlobal Medieval Contexts 500–1500: Connections and Comparisons\u003c\/em\u003e provides a unique wide-lens introduction to world history during this period. Designed for students new to the subject, this textbook explores vital networks and relationships among geographies and cultures that shaped medieval societies. 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