When looking at medieval art, it is important to recognize that the objects in a modern exhibition are taken out of their original context. Unlike much of the art produced in the intervening centuries ...

They don't look like babies. Instead, they resemble miniature versions of middle-aged men, sometimes complete with receding hairlines and ripped muscles. Depictions of weird, prematurely aged babies ...

In the Middle Ages, as today, visual art offered an avenue to explore, affirm, and sometimes challenge social roles and relationships. Medieval people defined themselves and their neighbors through ...

Unicorns have been both revered and attacked in art over centuries. And one depiction in particular has an unusual connection ...

Public domain. For nearly forty years, Early Drama, Art, and Music (EDAM) has established a reputation for publishing specialized, high-quality scholarship through Medieval Institute Publications. The ...

Studies in Iconography (ISSN 0148-1029, e-ISSN 2693-8456) is an annual journal hosted by the Index of Medieval Art and published in partnership with Medieval Institute Publications. It presents ...

A study provides new insights into the many overlooked women scribes who wrote manuscripts in the Middle Ages.

The fusion of LOTR with medieval art pays tribute to Tolkien's academic background and his love for ancient texts. A devoted Lord of the Rings fan has reimagined one of the story’s most iconic ...

This module focuses on Japan’s medieval period, including the Kamakura (1185-1333), the Muromachi (1336-1573), and the Momoyama (1573-1603) shogunates. Photograph ...