How the medieval cult of relics shaped the art of the ancestors
In short: Explore the spiritual and historical forces behind the medieval veneration of relics and how these traditions parallel the artistic legacy of Central African reliquary sculpture.
Presented by curator Barbara Drake Boehm, this lecture examines the historical context and spiritual impetus behind the medieval cult of relics. It connects these Western traditions to the significance of Central African reliquary art, exploring how these celebrated sculptural works impacted the Western avant-garde and finding parallels with other major world traditions.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Eternal Ancestors - Pagans and Christians: The Medieval Cult of Relics - Part 1 of 3
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