{"product_id":"the-fantasy-of-the-middle-ages-an-epic-journey-through-imaginary-medieval-worlds-hardcover","title":"The Fantasy of the Middle Ages: An Epic Journey Through Imaginary Medieval Worlds - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLarisa Grollemond\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBryan C. Keene\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis abundantly illustrated book is an illuminating exploration of the impact of medieval imagery on three hundred years of visual culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the soaring castles of \u003ci\u003eSleeping Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e to the bloody battles of\u003ci\u003e Game of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e, from Middle-earth in\u003ci\u003e The Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e to mythical beasts in Dungeons \u0026amp; 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.\u003cp\u003eThis 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. With over 140 color illustrations, from sources ranging from thirteenth-century illuminated manuscripts to contemporary films and video games, and a preface by \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones \u003c\/i\u003ecostume designer Michele Clapton, \u003ci\u003e The Fantasy of the Middle Ages\u003c\/i\u003e will surprise and delight both enthusiasts and scholars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This title is published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center from June 21 to September 11, 2022.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarisa Grollemond is assistant curator of manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum and was a contributing editor for \u003ci\u003eBook of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World\u003c\/i\u003e (Getty Publications, 2019). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bryan C. Keene (he\/él\/they\/elle) is assistant professor of art history at Riverside City College and a former associate curator of manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum. He specializes in codex cultures of a global Middle Ages and fantasy medievalisms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.4 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766489121056,"sku":"9781606067581","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d7c61d0d420c77fa0c466d5c898640f9.webp?v=1780293668","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-fantasy-of-the-middle-ages-an-epic-journey-through-imaginary-medieval-worlds-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}