The fantasy of the Middle Ages : an epic journey through imaginary medieval worlds
Grollemond, Larisa2022
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From the soaring castles of Sleeping Beauty to the bloody battles of Game of Thrones, from Middle-earth in The Lord of the 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. Indeed, no other historical era has captured the imaginations of so many creators. This volume aims to uncover the many reasons why the Middle Ages have proven so applicable to a variety of modern moments from the eighteenth through the twenty-first century. These 'medieval' worlds are often the perfect ground for exploring contemporary cultural concerns and anxieties, saying much more about the time and place in which they were created than they do about the actual conditions of the medieval period.
Main title:
The fantasy of the Middle Ages : an epic journey through imaginary medieval worlds / Larisa Grollemond and Bryan C. Keene.
Author:
Grollemond, Larisa, authorKeene, Bryan C., authorJ. Paul Getty Museum, host institution, issuing body
Imprint:
Los Angeles : The J. Paul Getty Museum, 2022.
Collation:
144 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm
Notes:
Published to accompany the exhibition held at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, 21st June-11th September 2022.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781606067581 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
704.949909704.949 GROL
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1937318
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