This extensively illustrated book discusses the representation of women in the art of the late Middle Ages in Northern Europe. Drawing on a wide range of different media, but making particular use of the rich plethora of woodcuts, the author charts how the images of women changed during the period and proposes two basic categories - the Virgin and Eve, good and evil. Within these, however, we discover attitudes to sinful, foolish, married and unmarried women and the style and use of these images exposes the full extent of the misogyny entrenched in medieval society.

About the Author
Christa Grossinger is Lecturer in the History of Art Department at the University of Manchester


Book Information
ISBN 9780719041105
Author Christa Grossinger
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publisher Manchester University Press
Weight(grams) 245g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 138mm * 11mm