Views of Christine de Pizan and Others
Lecture 3 – The Italian Renaissance
Here is a fascinating slide production, found
online, with material featuring the works of
Christine de Pizan, specifically to begin with,
where her famous book can be viewed in part.
Following these initial images are other
interesting ones from the medieval period.
It seems hard to believe there were no
cameras, computers, or even typewriters.
The skill required in making books was a
totally different one to what it is today.
Due to the arts of the needle, paintbrush and pen,
these snapshots of times past are made possible.
Thanks to the creator of this wonderful slide show,
we can take a look into the past, another era,
when women’s lives were far different to what they are
in the current era.
(copyright Imogen Crest 2008.)
Extremely interesting !
Pearlz
June 14, 2008 at 7:23 am
The slide show of the work of Christine Pizan is spectacular. I managed to see the Medieval Imagination Exhibition here in Melbourne and came to a real appreciation of just what was involved in this work. Beautiful.
Heather Blakey
June 14, 2008 at 7:32 am
It’s all a bit exciting! I love Soul Food Cafe for this reason, there is always something new to explore, Heather. I can’t wait to see how the Medieval Exhibition has impressed on you.
imogen88
June 14, 2008 at 8:20 am
Too late I fear Monika. It closed this weekend. I tried seeing it again on Friday and there were vast queues. You will simply have to borrow the catalog I purchased. It is simply magnificent.
Heather Blakey
June 14, 2008 at 8:35 am
LOL, I meant how it will make an impression on you! LOL, LOL. I think Mercury is having candies again…I am so glad you enjoyed it, it must’ve been wonderful.
imogen88
June 14, 2008 at 9:11 am
Illuminated manuscripts take my breath away. Wonderful, thank you.
porchsitter
June 14, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Got you Imogen! How is made an impression on ME. You can be sure it made an impression. Look for clues in my drawings
and general work here.
Heather Blakey
June 14, 2008 at 11:23 pm
LOL, will do!
imogen88
June 15, 2008 at 5:55 am
Yes I managed to see it at the State Library as well
and it was free WOW11111 just beautiful….Lois.x. Mon 16th/6/08
lois (aka Druscilla)
June 16, 2008 at 3:47 am
You are very lucky, Lois!
imogen88
June 16, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Wonderful, I enjoyed that very much…thank you. (have visited the V & A many times to see and touch the ancient textile- very gently of course but couldn’t help myself)!
Jill
June 16, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Really neat. I love the old illuminated manuscripts.
shewolfy728
June 17, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Jill, what a privilege to experience this at the V&A!
Aren’t they just works of superb art, Jane? Agree.
imogen88
June 18, 2008 at 9:44 am