The Medieval Bestiaries and their Influence on
Ecclesiastical Decorative Art
British Archaeological Journal, 1919-1920
Volumes 25 (page 41-82) and 26 (page 35-79)
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This article discusses how the manuscript illustrations of the bestiary genre were used in Medieval church decoration, in the form of wall paintings and wood and stone carvings. Numerous examples from manuscripts and church architecture are provided, with many reproductions of manuscript illustrations and photographs of decorative elements in churches.
This was originally a two part article. Part one was published in 1919 in the British Archaeological Journal Volume 25, and part two was published in 1920 in Volume 26. The two parts have been combined in this digital text.
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The print edition of this text was published in London in 1919 and 1930; the digital edition was assembled in 2024 by David Badke. The original print edition by George C. Druce is believed to be in the public domain.
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