Medieval Monsters

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By Maria L. Gilbert and Damien Kempf

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Medieval Monsters by Maria L. Gilbert and Damien Kempf explores the fascinating world of mythical beings depicted in medieval manuscripts. This richly illustrated book delves into how these monsters reflected the fears, beliefs, and imagination of medieval society. Through a variety of historical texts and images, the authors provide insights into the cultural and symbolic significance of these legendary creatures.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intriguing blend of mythology and medieval history. It offers a captivating exploration of the fantastical creatures that populated the medieval imagination, showcasing how these mythical beings were depicted in historical manuscripts and art. You'll appreciate the blend of scholarly insight and enchanting illustrations if you enjoy delving into the historical roots of fantastical legends.

Medieval Monsters shows how strange creatures sparked artists' imaginations to remarkable heights. Half-human hybrids of land and sea mingle with bewitching demons, blemmyae, cyclops and multi-headed beasts of nightmare and comic grotesques. Over 100 wondrous and terrifying images offer a fascinating insight into the medieval mind.

Description

From satyrs and sea creatures to griffins and dragons, monsters lay at the heart of the medieval world. Believed to dwell in exotic, remote areas, these inexplicable parts of God's creation aroused fear, curiosity, and wonder in equal measure.

Powerfully captured in the illustrations of manuscripts, such as bestiaries, travel books, and devotional works, they continue to delight audiences today with their vitality and humour. Medieval Monsters shows how strange creatures sparked artists' imaginations to remarkable heights.

Half-human hybrids of land and sea mingle with bewitching demons, blemmyae, cyclops, and multi-headed beasts of nightmare and comic grotesques. Over 100 wondrous and terrifying images offer a fascinating insight into the medieval mind.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712357906

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The British Library Publishing Division

Illustration: 100 colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

Collections

Damien Kempf Education & Reference European History History & Archaeology History & Military Maria L. Gilbert Non-Fiction

About the Author

Damien Kempf is a medieval historian specialising in the study and interpretation of manuscripts. Maria L. Gilbert is senior writer and editor at the J. Paul Getty Museum