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St. Albans And The Markyate Psalter: Seeing And Reading In Twelfth-Century England, Kristen Collins, Matthew Fisher Nov 2017

St. Albans And The Markyate Psalter: Seeing And Reading In Twelfth-Century England, Kristen Collins, Matthew Fisher

Studies in Iconography: Themes and Variations

One of the most compelling and provocative books of twelfth-century England, the Markyate Psalter was probably produced at St. Albans Abbey between 1120 and 1140. The manuscript has been known by many names: the St. Albans Psalter, the Albani Psalter, the Hildesheim Psalter, and the Psalter of Christina of Markyate. Heralded as a high point of English Romanesque illumination, the manuscript contains the earliest known copy of the saint's life known as Chanson de St. Alexis. This volume explores the manuscript's many contexts, reading its texts and images amidst the rising internationalism of the period, marked by the circulation …


Wonders Of Nature And Artifice, Schmucker Art Gallery Oct 2017

Wonders Of Nature And Artifice, Schmucker Art Gallery

Schmucker Art Catalogs

A stuffed blowfish, a meticulously-drawn insect, a ravishing lily, and a rhinoceros horn carved with scenes of plants and animals—these were among the wonders of nature and artifice, the marvels that fueled the Renaissance quest for knowledge. This exhibition explores the intellectual and aesthetic motivations of Renaissance naturalists and collectors, whose wonders of nature and artifice were displayed in elaborate gardens, illustrated books, and remarkable cabinets of curiosities. Collectors were driven by curiosity and a sense of wonder about what seemed to be an ever-expanding world. Students from Prof. Felicia Else’s upper-level art history course and Kay Etheridge’s First Year …


Councilor, Combatant, Least Of All Cleric: Bishop Odo's Vanity And The Bayeux Tapestry, Jennifer Wright Apr 2017

Councilor, Combatant, Least Of All Cleric: Bishop Odo's Vanity And The Bayeux Tapestry, Jennifer Wright

Research Horizons Day Posters

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Sheela-Na-Gigs: The Forgotten Daughters Of The Ancient Goddess, Brittany Newby Apr 2017

Sheela-Na-Gigs: The Forgotten Daughters Of The Ancient Goddess, Brittany Newby

Research Horizons Day Posters

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Woman In Stone: Yearning An Despair At Boscotrecase, Russ Nelson Apr 2017

Woman In Stone: Yearning An Despair At Boscotrecase, Russ Nelson

Research Horizons Day Posters

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Theological And Political Influences On The Triumphal Arch Mosaics Of Santa Maria Maggiore, Robin H. Flachbart Apr 2017

Theological And Political Influences On The Triumphal Arch Mosaics Of Santa Maria Maggiore, Robin H. Flachbart

Research Horizons Day Posters

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Foliage And The Horn Of Healing Found In The Unicorn Tapestries, Kailey Franks Apr 2017

Foliage And The Horn Of Healing Found In The Unicorn Tapestries, Kailey Franks

Research Horizons Day Posters

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Ancient Egyptian Figurines: An Investigation Into Manufacture, Use, And Culture., Kristina B. Donnally 2455289 Jan 2017

Ancient Egyptian Figurines: An Investigation Into Manufacture, Use, And Culture., Kristina B. Donnally 2455289

Undergraduate Research Posters

I will analyze the social and religious role of figurines in Egyptian society. I will delve into the differences in the figurines in both manufacture and purpose between the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. I hope to look at religious, political, and other figurines to get a broad spectrum of usage for the artifacts. The main purpose of the research is to identify the time period, purpose, and usage for the figure donated to VCU by Professor Waybright. Questions I have is if the changes in political structure and minute changes in religion between each Kingdom affected the manufacture and …


Waldensian Tour Book, Kathleen Demsky Jan 2017

Waldensian Tour Book, Kathleen Demsky

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