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Word, Picture, and Spectacle
Each of these diverse essays confronts important issues in the study of medieval art, literature, and drama. The topics covered include the symbolism of scatological illustration in Gothic manuscripts (Karl Wentersdorf), connections between word and picture in religious art (Roger Ellis), and the relationship perceived between divine and human creativity (R. W. Hanning), while Clifford Davidson provides an exploration in the phenomenology of space and time in medieval theater.
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Word, Picture, and Spectacle
Each of these diverse essays confronts important issues in the study of medieval art, literature, and drama. The topics covered include the symbolism of scatological illustration in Gothic manuscripts (Karl Wentersdorf), connections between word and picture in religious art (Roger Ellis), and the relationship perceived between divine and human creativity (R. W. Hanning), while Clifford Davidson provides an exploration in the phenomenology of space and time in medieval theater.
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Word, Picture, and Spectacle

Word, Picture, and Spectacle

by Davidson Clifford (Editor)
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Word, Picture, and Spectacle

by Davidson Clifford (Editor)

Overview

Each of these diverse essays confronts important issues in the study of medieval art, literature, and drama. The topics covered include the symbolism of scatological illustration in Gothic manuscripts (Karl Wentersdorf), connections between word and picture in religious art (Roger Ellis), and the relationship perceived between divine and human creativity (R. W. Hanning), while Clifford Davidson provides an exploration in the phenomenology of space and time in medieval theater.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780918720504
Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
Publication date: 12/31/1984
Series: Early Drama, Art, and Music Series , #5
Pages: 197
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Clifford Davidson is professor emeritus of English and Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University.

Table of Contents

Preface The Symbolic Significance of Figurae Scatologicae in Gothic Manuscripts by Karl P. Wentersdorf The Word in Religious Art of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance by Roger Ellis Space and Time in Medieval Drama: Meditations on Orientation in the Early Theater by Clifford Davidson Ut enim faber...sic creator: Divine Creation as Context for Human Creativity in the Twelfth Century by R. W. Hanning
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