Martin Golberg, Senior Curator at the National Museums of Scotland, travelled to the British Museum to give audiences perspective on the various pieces in the exhibit as well as an introduction to what constitutes “Celtic” art.
What’s New for History Lovers at the Getty
November 1, 2015 By
Danielle Trynoski takes a look at two new exhibitions at the Getty Centre – Eat, Drink, and Be Merry and The Edible Monument – with curators Christine Sciacca and Marcia Reed
Gargoyles: Mysterious Monsters of the Middle Ages
October 31, 2015 By
I love gargoyles. While there are so many beautiful pieces of sculpture that have survived the Middle Ages, like so many people, I’m drawn to those strange and ugly funny faces, not least of all because I can’t figure out what they’re for.
A Needle’s Breadth Apart: The Unexplored Relationship Between Medieval Embroidery and Manuscript Illumination
October 6, 2015 By
I am currently exploring records showing that there is evidence that some individuals were involved in both. In particular, mention of two nuns who were known as embroiderers and illuminators.
Beautiful 15th century sculpture now on display at the Getty Museum
October 2, 2015 By
The Getty Museum is now showing its latest acquisition – a rare medieval alabaster sculpture of Saint Philip by the Master of the Rimini Altarpiece.
Who Were The Celts? The British Museum Offers Answers with New Exhibition
September 28, 2015 By
The British Museum just opened its latest exhibit, Celts: Art and Identity this past Thursday, covering 2,500 years of Celtic history. The exhibit explores Celtic identity and how it eveolved from the time of the Ancient Greeks to the present through art, culture, daily life, religion and politics.
How to Make Ink in the Middle Ages
September 20, 2015 By
Creating everyday objects in the Middle Ages often took a lot time and effort. If you needed ink, for example, and had to make it yourself, it could be several weeks before you could dip your quill into the inkwell.
The Iconography of ‘Husband-beating’ on Late-Medieval English Misericords
September 17, 2015 By
More misericords depicting husband-beating survive in England than in other European countries, and their artistic profusion is mirrored in the rich vernacular tradition for which violent wives proved a favoured subject.
Localizing the Holy Land: The Visual Culture of Crusade in England, circa 1140-1307
August 17, 2015 By
Analyzing diverse visual material, from images of the military orders on seals, and monastic maps of Palestine in manuscripts, to royal chambers with paintings of holy warfare and the display of Holy Land relics at court, my project juxtaposes sacred and secular commissions made for crusaders and affiliates of chivalric culture.
Laser scanning and 3D Printing used to recreate Michelangelo’s bronzes
July 7, 2015 By
A team of researchers have been working together to try to understand how the two mysterious Renaissance bronzes were made and why they look the way they do by making accurate replicas of the originals.
‘The Mystic Hunt of the Unicorn’ tapestries unveiled at Stirling Castle
June 29, 2015 By
A 14 year project to recreate the lost tapestries of James V has been completed at Stirling Castle.
Medieval Faces in Stone
June 21, 2015 By
For centuries, medieval people were etching faces and human figures into the stone walls of their churches. Thanks to the work by the Norfolk Graffiti Project Survey these images are being seen again.
Angels in Art: Angels Through the Ages
June 14, 2015 By
A look at cool and fun facts about angels and how they were depicted in some of the most beautiful works of Medieval and Renaissance art.
Foundation Myths in Medieval and Renaissance Italy
June 10, 2015 By
The 3 papers featured here looked at the development of the civic identities of Florence, Genoa and Rome through art, architecture and foundation legends.
Late Medieval Enclosed Gardens of the Low Countries
June 3, 2015 By
In the late Middle Ages and Early Modernity an artistic phenomenon emerged in a feminine religious context, particularly in the Low Countries and the Rhineland: the so-called Enclosed Gardens.
Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci to tour British Isles in 2016
May 31, 2015 By
Throughout 2016, ten of the finest drawings by Leonardo da Vinci in the Royal Collection will travel to four museums and galleries across the United Kingdom and Ireland in a new exhibition.
Ibn Al-Haytham’s Contributions to Optics and Renaissance Art
May 23, 2015 By
I am going to talk about the science of optics, the history of western art, and the influence of Ibn Al-Haytham.
New Richard III Art Exhibit Opens Today
May 6, 2015 By
Renowned Leicester artist exhibit of the reinterment of Richard III at Leicester Cathedral opens today
Renaissance Splendors in L.A.
May 3, 2015 By
Danielle Trynoski takes in the new Renaissance Splendors of the Northern Italian Courts exhibit at the Getty Center in Lost Angeles
10 Cool Facts about Saint Catherine
April 22, 2015 By
Saint Catherine of Alexandria and her wheel have been well recognized symbols since the beginning of the Middle Ages. Here are 10 interesting tidbits about Saint Catherine:
Do You Know Your Renaissance History?
April 21, 2015 By
The Renaissance was an important era in the world. Do you know the famous Renaissance paintings, artists, and creations?
The Great Hours of Anne of Brittany
April 20, 2015 By
The Great Hours of Anne of Brittany, created between 1503 and 1508 in Tours, France, is undoubtedly a masterpiece of French painting.
Books of Art: 20 Medieval and Renaissance Women Reading
April 12, 2015 By
I love to read. I also love books depicted in art. I became fascinated with Medieval and Renaissance pictures of women reading or with books. I noticed while I was walking around the National Gallery, Musèe Cluny and the Louvre recently that there are many beautiful images of women reading or with books. Saints, sinners, and laywomen; I wanted to share a few of my favourites. Here are 20 works of art of women and their books
The Crucifixion of Jesus in Medieval Art
April 3, 2015 By
Take a look at these fifteenth examples of how the Crucifixion of Jesus was depicted by medieval artists between the 3rd and 15th centuries.
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