{"title":"Christine Sciacca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Sciacca\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the rich tapestry of history, bringing to life the often overlooked stories of women in the medieval world. Her works blend meticulous research with compelling narrative, offering readers a fresh perspective on art, culture, and society through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough evocative prose and keen insight, Sciacca explores the intersections of gender, creativity, and power, making her books a valuable addition for anyone interested in the arts and cultural history of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"illuminating-women-in-the-medieval-world-by-christine-sciacca-9781606065266","title":"Illuminating Women in the Medieval World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen one thinks of women in the Middle Ages, the images that often come to mind are those of damsels in distress, mystics in convents, female labourers in the field, and even women of ill repute. In reality, however, medieval conceptions of womanhood were multifaceted, and women’s roles were varied and nuanced. Female stereotypes existed in the medieval world, but so too did women of power and influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pages of illuminated manuscripts reveal to us the many facets of medieval womanhood and slices of medieval life—from preoccupations with biblical heroines and saints to courtship, childbirth, and motherhood. While men dominated artistic production, this volume demonstrates the ways in which female artists, authors, and patrons were instrumental in the creation of illuminated manuscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlluminating Women in the Medieval World\u003c\/em\u003e features over one hundred illuminations depicting medieval women from England to Ethiopia, providing a lively and accessible introduction to the lives of women in the medieval world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430940492012,"sku":"9781606065266","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781606065266.jpg?v=1774558178"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christine-sciacca.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}