Illuminating Women in the Medieval World Getty Merch Clearly and accessibly written

Clearly and accessibly written

and Technique—and includes extensive material on mosaic conservation

"An intimate and wholly satisfying account of the structure of Renaissance life by way of art objects and those who treasured them

With contributions by Charissa Bremer-David

Illuminating Women in the Medieval World Getty Merch Clearly and accessibly writtenChristine Sciacca This fascinating book gives readers a rare window into the little known, but complex, lives of medieval women. When one thinks of women in the Middle Ages, the images that often come to mind are those of damsels in distress, mystics in convents, female laborers in the field, and even women of ill repute. In reality, however, medieval conceptions of womanhood were multifaceted, and womens roles were varied and nuanced. Female