A bestiary, or “book of beasts”, was an attempt to describe the world as it was known...
Bestiary
Some bestiary descriptions explained a creature’s Christian significance while others focused on physical characteristics. Introduction The bestiary...
Art history students offer a bite-sized introduction to the bestiary of the European Middle Ages. Introduction The...
Next time you come across a toad, you might just want to reconsider becoming acquainted! If you...
Medieval books of beasts reflect the attitudes of the people who made them—including antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, and...
Two curators this unique medieval book and its long influence. Introduction The bestiary—the medieval book of beasts—was...