Interpreting cultural symbols
Subtitle: Saint Anne in late medieval society
By: edited by Kathleen Ashley and Pamela Sheingorn.
Contributors: Ashley, Kathleen M., 1944-; Sheingorn, Pamela.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Athens
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
Subjects: Anne (Mother of the Virgin Mary), Saint -- Cult; Christian art and symbolism -- Medieval, 500-1500; Church history -- Middle Ages, 600-1500; Women -- History -- Middle Ages, 500-1500; Social history -- Medieval, 500-1500; Women -- Religious life -- History; Europe -- Religious life and customs; Europe -- Church history -- 600-1500
Description: This richly illustrated collection of essays is the first interpretive study of Saint Anne--the apocryphal mother of the Virgin--in late medieval culture. This book examines the myriad images of Saint Anne from a variety of sources including folklore, drama, ritual, the visual arts, local and political history, hagiographic narrative, and theology. As a symbol of immense authority, Saint Anne provides valuable access to this historically specific culture.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.