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Sheela-na-gigs

Unravelling an Enigma

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Exploring the enigmatic stone carvings of nude female figures on medieval churches throughout the British Isles, this study delves into their historical significance and cultural implications. It examines the artistic expression and potential meanings behind these provocative depictions, shedding light on societal attitudes towards femininity and sexuality during the medieval period. The book invites readers to reconsider the role of women in art and religion, revealing the complexities of these intriguing carvings.

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Sheela-na-gigs, Barbara Freitag

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Rok vydání
2004
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Titul
Sheela-na-gigs
Podtitul
Unravelling an Enigma
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydání
2004
Vazba
měkká
Počet stran
232
ISBN13
9780415345538
Série
Hodnocení
4,25 z 5
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Exploring the enigmatic stone carvings of nude female figures on medieval churches throughout the British Isles, this study delves into their historical significance and cultural implications. It examines the artistic expression and potential meanings behind these provocative depictions, shedding light on societal attitudes towards femininity and sexuality during the medieval period. The book invites readers to reconsider the role of women in art and religion, revealing the complexities of these intriguing carvings.