Publication details

Enlèvements d’héroïnes et métaphores de la transformation : Europe et Hélène dans les cultures littéraires et figuratives du Moyen Âge

Title in English Abduction of heroines and metaphors of transformation: Europa and Helen in the late medieval literary and visual cultures
Authors

MOLTENI Ilaria

Year of publication 2023
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Bien Dire et Bien Aprendre
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Arts

Citation
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.54563/bdba.1938
Keywords Helena, Europe, Greek heros, illustrated manuscripts, Middle Ages
Description By focusing on the characters of Europa and Helen, this article examines the medieval reception and interpretation of the narrative theme of the abduction. In manuscripts, literary works, and precious objects the episodes of the abduction are staged in multiple ways. Thus, it is possible to describe the development of diversified interpretations and new iconicities linked to these two figures, paving the way to the Renaissance canons.

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