Ambition beyond words': How Siena's art revolution brought heaven down to earthSiena's peak prosperity coincided with the start of its cathedral construction in 1226, marking a significant artistic transformation.
Why Is Saint Maurice Depicted as African? Seven Medieval Theories - Medievalists.netSaint Maurice's depiction with African features in 13th-century German art reflects a complex interplay of iconography, politics, and imperial propaganda.
Medieval Frescoes Discovered in Slovakia - Medievalists.netThe discovery of medieval frescoes in Sása reveals artistic influences from Italian and Byzantine traditions, highlighting the church's historical and cultural significance.
Medieval wall paintings hidden in a French cathedral revealed in digital imageryThe first full-colour images of 13th-century wall paintings in Angers reveal their historical and artistic significance after over 500 years concealed behind panelling.
Medieval Frescoes Discovered in Slovakia - Medievalists.netThe discovery of medieval frescoes in Sása reveals artistic influences from Italian and Byzantine traditions, highlighting the church's historical and cultural significance.
Medieval wall paintings hidden in a French cathedral revealed in digital imageryThe first full-colour images of 13th-century wall paintings in Angers reveal their historical and artistic significance after over 500 years concealed behind panelling.
'Notre-Dame still retains some of its mystery': the surprises revealed in the restorationThe Notre-Dame fire, while devastating, has provided a unique chance for experts to study previously inaccessible aspects of the cathedral's structure.
A Window into the Middle Ages: The Sketchbook of Villard de Honnecourt - Medievalists.netVillard de Honnecourt's sketchbook offers insights into 13th-century art and craftsmanship, blending spirituality and creativity in medieval Northern France.
Centaurs vs. Sirens: A Medieval Showdown - Medievalists.netThe eternal struggle between the siren and centaur symbolizes the duality of human nature and the conflict between vice and virtue.
New Medieval Books: Lumen: The Art and Science of Light - Medievalists.netMedieval Europe intertwined science and spirituality through the study of light, influencing art and understanding of the cosmos.
The Met's Siena Renaissance Show Is a MasterpieceThe Maesta, a significant altarpiece by Duccio, was honored on June 9, 1311, showcasing the rich cultural history of Siena.