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 ...

There’s a reassuring sense that even in the 14th century, there was a lot going on well outside the mainstream ...

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 ...