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OverviewBuilding upon recent scholarly interest in mystics and mysticism in late medieval Europe, this book explores the visual representation of female and male saints depicted as brides or bridegrooms of Christ in northern European art from 1300 to 1550. The mystic marriage imagery of St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Agnes of Rome, St. John the Evangelist, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, and the Blessed Henry Suso is studied through an analysis of a wide range of paintings, illuminated manuscripts, prints, and sculpture. From these case studies, Muir argues that different visual conventions were used in the art of this period to portray the male and female experiences of mystic marriage and suggests possible reasons for these differences. She further considers why comparatively few mystics were visually portrayed in a mystic marriage with Christ, despite the large number recorded as having had that experience. Providing insights into the meanings of the mystical experience when portrayed in visual terms, this book will appeal to art historians as well as to other medievalists with an interest in the intersections of art, religion, and gender. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carolyn D MuirPublisher: Brepols N.V. Imprint: Harvey Miller Publishers Volume: 70 Dimensions: Width: 22.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 30.20cm Weight: 1.338kg ISBN: 9781905375875ISBN 10: 1905375875 Pages: 207 Publication Date: 31 January 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCarolyn Diskant Muir is an Associate Professor of art history at the University of Hong Kong. Her research focuses on religious iconography in late medieval and Renaissance Europe, with special attention to the imagery of saints. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |