MEDIEVAL DEATH

by Paul Binski

Paperback in very good condition. From the collection of the late John Steane, former county archaeologist for Oxfordshire, whose name is penned to the half-title page. Covers are sunned, and corners are a little creased. Page block is lightly tanned and foxed. Binding is sound and pages are clear. LW

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Death, Art History, Medieval History, Medieval, Art

224 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1996

Reviews

[Nina Misson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Binski's Medieval Death is a seminal work for anyone researching the art of the macabre, the culture of death or even medieval art in general. He brings up some very good points when he questions notable views on certain iconographic types (such as the transi tombs), but he does, in my humble opinion, generalise the art of Italy when it comes to the macabre, for example he more or less leaves out the Triumph of Death, even though it would deserve at least a paragraph or two, especially since he does deal quite a bit with Dante. It would seem appropriate to then cover Petrarca (Trionfi) as well. I also wish he would cite his sources for medieval excerpts, but at least the bibliography section is quite extensive and very helpful for further research.

[Melissa Maresca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cannot stop thinking about the man (Bishop Hugh of Lincoln) who took a bite out of Mary Magdalene's arm in the commitment of furta sacra and was later canonized as the patron saint of sick children and swans.

[Laura Mckinney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fully illustrated and well-researched. Thoughtful presentation.