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“Caskets of Bones and Walls of Stone: The Saints in Western Medieval Art”

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In the European Middle Ages, the saints were integral figures in the lives of the Christian faithful. They were humans from all walks of life who performed extraordinary acts or were graced by God with supernatural abilities. As a result, the church elevated them to intercessors for the faith, defenders of the church, and role models of virtuous behavior. Moreover, during a time when war, disease, and political instability prevailed, the saints provided tangible help, both physical (e.g., relief from illness) and spiritual (e.g., expiation of sin). The belief in the praesentia (presence) and potentia (power) of saints helped promote pilgrimage in Western Europe. It is through this adoration that art production and church construction in the Europe (1000-1500 AD) flourished. This lecture explores the historical and visual tradition of the cult of the saints in the Western Middle Ages, focusing on specific saints and the artwork (e.g., reliquaries, sculptures, manuscript illuminations, and churches) that honored them.

In the European Middle Ages, the saints were integral figures in the lives of the Christian faithful. They were humans from all walks of life who performed extraordinary acts or were graced by God with supernatural abilities. As a result, the church elevated them to intercessors for the faith, defenders of the church, and role models of virtuous behavior. Moreover, during a time when war, disease, and political instability prevailed, the saints provided tangible help, both physical (e.g., relief from illness) and spiritual (e.g., expiation of sin). The belief in the praesentia (presence) and potentia (power) of saints helped promote pilgrimage in Western Europe. It is through this adoration that art production and church construction in the Europe (1000-1500 AD) flourished. This lecture explores the historical and visual tradition of the cult of the saints in the Western Middle Ages, focusing on specific saints and the artwork (e.g., reliquaries, sculptures, manuscript illuminations, and churches) that honored them.

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Dec 5, 2019, 1:30pm to 3:30pm Timezone: CST
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