Originally published in 1971, Animals in Art and Thought discusses the ways in which animals have been used by man in art and literature. The book looks at how they have been used to symbolise religious, social and political beliefs, as well as their pragmatic use by hunters, sportsmen, and farmers. The book discusses these various attitudes in a survey which ranges from prehistoric cave art to the later Middle Ages. The book is especially concerned with uncovering the latent, as well as the manifest meanings of animal art, and presents a detailed examination of the literary and archaeological monuments of the periods covered in the book. The book discusses the themes of Creation myths of the pagan and Christian religion, the contribution of the animal art of the ancient contribution of the animal art of the ancient Orient to the development of the Romanesque and gothic styles in Europe, the use of beast fables in social or political satire, and the heroic associations of animals in medieval chivalry.
By:
Francis Klingender Edited by:
Evelyn Antal, John P Harthan Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 210mm,
Weight: 453g ISBN:9780367206437 ISBN 10: 0367206439 Series:Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World Pages: 612 Publication Date:31 December 2020 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
