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The Cultural Patronage of Medieval Women (Paperback, New)
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The Cultural Patronage of Medieval Women (Paperback, New)
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The Cultural Patronage of Medieval Women is the first volume
exclusively devoted to an examination of the significant role
played by women as patrons in the evolution of medieval culture.
The twelve essays in this volume look at women not simply as
patrons of letters but also as patrons of the visual and decorative
arts, of architecture, and of religious and educational
foundations. Patronage as a means of empowerment for women is an
issue that underlies many of the essays. Among the other topics
discussed are the various forms patronage took, the obstacles to
women's patronage, and the purposes behind patronage. Some women
sought to further political and dynastic agendas; others were more
concerned with religion and education; still others sought to
provide positive role models for women. The amusement of their
courts was also a consideration for female patrons. These essays
also demonstrate that as patrons women were often innovators. They
encouraged vernacular literature as well as the translation of
historical works and of the Bible, frequently with commentary, into
the vernacular. They led the way in sponsoring a variety of genres
and encouraged some of the best-known and most influential writers
of the Middle Ages. Moreover, they were at the forefront in
fostering the new art of printing, which made books accessible to a
larger number of people. Finally, the essays make clear that behind
much patronage lay a concern for the betterment of women.
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