One of the most interesting things that we notice as artists move into the Renaissance from the Medieval period is the signing of artwork. During the Middle Ages most artwork was displayed in Churches and financed by the church or its wealthy parishioners and it was considered vain to take credit for your work. Pride … Continue reading The Artists Signature
An Islamic View of the Crusades
A take on The Race for Paradise: An Islamic History of the Crusades by Paul M. Cobb. The ways in which medieval Muslims understood the Crusades and how they dealt with the form of religious backed aggression brought by Europeans is the subject of The Race for Paradise: An Islamic History of the Crusades by Paul … Continue reading An Islamic View of the Crusades
Medieval Paris
Purchase your copy of the book referenced in this article here! Surviving Poverty in Medieval Paris: Gender, Ideology, and the Daily Lives of the Poor A take on Surviving Poverty in Medieval Paris Gender, Ideology, and the Daily Lives of the Poor by Sharon Farmer. Medieval Paris was a service economy thanks to its large … Continue reading Medieval Paris
Mrs Mac's History 