Guillaume de Machaut was a famous French poet, and one of the greatest composers of the 14th Century.
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Guillaume de Machaut
May 19, 2008
Indian Medieval Paintings
March 31, 2008
Miniatures are executed meticulously with delicate brushwork. They existed in the forms of colorful illuminations or paintings.
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The Tale of Genji
February 29, 2008
Under Water / The Iliad
February 25, 2008
More than 30,000 lines of the ancient Homeric songs (namely The Iliad and The Odyssey) survive today.
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John Duncan
January 31, 2008
The legend of Tristan and Iseult is an influential romance and tragedy. It has had an impact on Western art and literature since the 12th century.
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Gargoyles, Europe
January 9, 2008
Sculptures of gargoyles can be found on European medieval cathedrals. The word “Gargoyle” comes from the French gargouille, which literally means “to gurgle”.
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