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St George: Hero, Martyr and Myth

Af: Samantha Riches Engelsk Paperback

St George: Hero, Martyr and Myth

Af: Samantha Riches Engelsk Paperback
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Who was St George and how did he become patron saint not only of England but also of many other European countries? In this richly illustrated book, Samantha Riches explores the extraordinary wealth of myths and legends, art and inspiration that has grown up around the obscure fourth-century Christian martyr.

The visual arts of medieval and renaissance Europe bear eloquent testimony to the range of significant cultural roles of St George. A hero and martyr who was venerated as a symbol of chivalry, he was also an emblem of both chastity and fertility, and was a signifier of the power of the urban elite. Using historical, art historical and literary evidence, Riches creates a vivid and compelling narrative, paying close attention to the symbolism of the saint’s combat with the dragon and its development as the most significant aspect of his legend and cult.

The complex medieval psychology revealed by her study of this motif reveals some astonishing results, not least the implications of the discovery of a number of representations of female dragons.

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Who was St George and how did he become patron saint not only of England but also of many other European countries? In this richly illustrated book, Samantha Riches explores the extraordinary wealth of myths and legends, art and inspiration that has grown up around the obscure fourth-century Christian martyr.

The visual arts of medieval and renaissance Europe bear eloquent testimony to the range of significant cultural roles of St George. A hero and martyr who was venerated as a symbol of chivalry, he was also an emblem of both chastity and fertility, and was a signifier of the power of the urban elite. Using historical, art historical and literary evidence, Riches creates a vivid and compelling narrative, paying close attention to the symbolism of the saint’s combat with the dragon and its development as the most significant aspect of his legend and cult.

The complex medieval psychology revealed by her study of this motif reveals some astonishing results, not least the implications of the discovery of a number of representations of female dragons.

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 0
ISBN-13: 9781803999241
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1803999241
Kategori: England
Udg. Dato: 3 apr 2025
Længde: 20mm
Bredde: 156mm
Højde: 232mm
Forlag: The History Press Ltd
Oplagsdato: 3 apr 2025
Forfatter(e): Samantha Riches
Forfatter(e) Samantha Riches


Kategori England


ISBN-13 9781803999241


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 0


Udgave


Længde 20mm


Bredde 156mm


Højde 232mm


Udg. Dato 3 apr 2025


Oplagsdato 3 apr 2025


Forlag The History Press Ltd

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