11, Depictions of the Arch in Medieval Books of Hours: Historic and Symbolic Origins

Authors

Caitlyn Au, Portland State University

Files

Streaming Media

Description

Caitlyn Au describes the use and meanings of the medieval arch shape as a frame for displaying illuminations within niches and through symbolic gateways.

Publication Date

2015

Subjects

Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Medieval, Symbolism in architecture -- Europe

Disciplines

History of Religion | Medieval History

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15205

Recommended Citation

Au, Caitlyn, "11, Depictions of the Arch in Medieval Books of Hours: Historic and Symbolic Origins" (2015). Texts of Time. 2.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15205