The Fantasy of the Middle Ages

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J. Paul Getty
Museum
From the soaring castles of Steeping Beauty to the bloody battles of Came of Thrones, from Middle-earth in The Lord ofthe Rings to mythical beasts in Dungeons &. Dragons, and from Medieval Times to the Renaissance Faire, the Middle Ages have inspired artists, playwrights, filmmakers, gamers, and writers for centuries. Packed with illustrations ranging from thirteenth-century manuscripts to contemporary video games. The Fantasy ofthe Middle Ages explores why the medieval period has captured the imaginations of so many.
"Grollemond and Keene convincingly demonstrate how storytellers of all l<inds utilize the rich imagery of the Middle Agesto create an alternative fantasy space, almosta playground, where theirown contemporary fears and anxieties can be more safely probed, and paradigms subverted."
-Kristina Pérez, author of The Sweet Black Waves Trilogy
"An intriguing read for anyone who has wondered atthe origins of legends lil<e Robin Hood, King Arthur and... Tovább

Fülszöveg

J. Paul Getty
Museum
From the soaring castles of Steeping Beauty to the bloody battles of Came of Thrones, from Middle-earth in The Lord ofthe Rings to mythical beasts in Dungeons &. Dragons, and from Medieval Times to the Renaissance Faire, the Middle Ages have inspired artists, playwrights, filmmakers, gamers, and writers for centuries. Packed with illustrations ranging from thirteenth-century manuscripts to contemporary video games. The Fantasy ofthe Middle Ages explores why the medieval period has captured the imaginations of so many.
"Grollemond and Keene convincingly demonstrate how storytellers of all l<inds utilize the rich imagery of the Middle Agesto create an alternative fantasy space, almosta playground, where theirown contemporary fears and anxieties can be more safely probed, and paradigms subverted."
-Kristina Pérez, author of The Sweet Black Waves Trilogy
"An intriguing read for anyone who has wondered atthe origins of legends lil<e Robin Hood, King Arthur and the Round Table, and the magic and myth of fairies, princesses, wizards, and kings." -Jenny Elder Moke, author of Hood
"A lush and thoughtful exploration ofwhythis period continues to affect our art today in both obvious and surprising ways." -Kiersten White, NewYork Times bestselling author of the Camelot Rising Trilogy
"Afascination on every page. This bright and bold exploration of medievalism is notjust a collection of stories told and reimagined in every newage, but a rich tapestry in its own right, inclusive, illuminating, and filled with insight."
-A. R. Capetta & Cory McCarthy, authors ofthe bestselling Once & Future series Vissza