"The basic focus which this book is concerned with, a strong new pact has been forged between Theology and Art History. Carefully calibrated methodologies have been developed to unite the world of the
In Interruptions and Transitions Barbara Baert discusses the in-between space where humans and their artistic expression meet by linking the sensory experiences in medieval and early modern visual cul
How do we relate the body we have and the bodies we see to the mind, or to the soul? Fluid Flesh addresses the relationship between the body, religion, and the visual arts, which is one of both love a
From a 2013 conference in Rome, 10 essays explore the trope of disembodied heads in medieval and early modern literature and art. Among the topics are Adam's skull, the meaning of the head in high med
Baert (Medieval history of art, Catholic U. of Leuven) explores the legend and the desires behind it from the fourth century to late in the 15th century throughout the Christian world. Among her topic
The man in question is John the Baptist, and the the Bible says that his head was removed on the order of Herod's daughter, traditionally named Salome. Legend holds that the head was later found in Je
Artist Berlinde De Bruyckere enters into a sensitive dialogue with the sixteenth-century Enclosed Gardens. Published to accompany an exhibition at Museum Hof Van Busleyden, Mechelen, 15 December - 12
Marking the 50th anniversary of the acclaimed Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, this commemorative book presents masterpieces from the foundation’s collection. The works span more than 400 years, fro
