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At the Bodleian Library

The Theology Pugcast

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Analyzing Realism in Medieval Artwork

Exploring the transition in medieval art towards depicting more realistic facial features, this chapter challenges the notion that realism was solely a product of the Italian Renaissance. The discussion highlights the emergence of lifelike representations in various regions during the late Gothic period, debunking the belief that medieval art was entirely devoid of realism.

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