A Cultural History of Animals in the Medieval Age

Name: A Cultural History of Animals in the Medieval Age
Brand: Bloomsbury 3PL
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By Brigitte Resl

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A Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2008 A Cultural History of Animals in the Medieval Age investigates the changing roles of animals in medieval culture, economy and society in the period 1000 to 1400. The period saw significant changes in scientific and philosophical approaches to animals as well as their representation in art. Animals were omnipresent in medieval everyday life. They had enormous importance for medieval agriculture and trade and were also hunted for food and used in popular entertainments. At the same time, animals were kept as pets and used to display their owner's status, whilst medieval religion attributed complex symbolic meanings to animals. A Cultural History of Animals in the Medieval Age presents an overview of the period and continues with essays on the position of animals in contemporary symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy, and art.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 276
Release Date:: 2011-02-01
Publication Date:: 2011-02-01
Publisher:: Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1847888186
ISBN13:: 9781847888181
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 482 g
Height:: 170 cm
Width:: 244 cm
Thickness:: 15 cm

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