Dante trip to Cloisters

I hope you all enjoyed our trip to the Cloisters today.  While our guide was not a Dante expert (as you are becoming), he did highlight some key concepts about medieval art that have relevance to our reading of the Divine Comedy.  Specifically, his references to the cult of Mary, symbolism in art and architecture, and Biblical stories should resonate with our own discussions about Purgatory, saints, and multiple readings of Biblical allusion.  Please come to class on Friday ready to share your reactions and questions about of the trip.  We will also spend some time looking at depictions of Mary, female saints, and repentants.

Here is a picture from the gardens – thanks to Emily for lending her camera!