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Medieval Art and The Cloisters
This small plaque of Mark the Evangelist, represented by a lion holding a book between its wings, stands for many stories that illustrate facets of medieval Christian faith.
Guadalupe Nettel
October 8
A close look at these ancient bifaces reveals a profound story about the early human relationship with the environment.
Andrea Myers Achi
October 6
Rare reproductions of medieval illustrated manuscripts.
Michael Carter
June 17
Video
Travel back in time to invent your own magical plants and herbs.
June 5
Video
Some medieval people believed plants had magical properties. Is there a seed of truth hidden in these legends?
June 5
Explore how these mythical serpentine creatures have captivated human imagination for centuries.
Julia Perratore, Laura Filloy Nadal, and Joanne Pillsbury
May 20
Video
A tapestry depicting lush vegetation, fantastical animals, and a band of wild people serves as a point of departure for discussing the relationship of nature and human imagination through art.
Shirin Fozi and Elizabeth Dospěl Williams
April 18
Four provenance researchers at The Met present case studies that convey the diverse and often complicated nature of their work.
Lucian Simmons, Christine E. Brennan, Gloria de Liberali, Riva Arnold, and Jennifer Day
April 9
A roundtable discussion explores gender presentation, the history of fashion, and mockery in medieval depictions of Saint Jerome.
Nancy Thebaut, Jesse Darling, Ayla Lepine, and Clovis Maillet
March 24
Spectrum of Desire co-curators Melanie Holcomb and Nancy Thebaut discuss sensuality and sexuality in Medieval art.
Lina Palazzo
March 18