Turning a Blind Eye: Medieval Art and the Dynamics of Contemplation
Turning a Blind Eye: Medieval Art and the Dynamics of Contemplation
Title:
Turning a Blind Eye: Medieval Art and the Dynamics of Contemplation
Author:
Kessler, H. L.
Location:
Princeton
Notes:
CCCC MS 16 Discusses the spiritual function of images of Christ as preparation for seeing ’face to face’; argues that such images counteract the devolution of spiritual vision in this life. Briefly discusses the Veronica in CCCC MS 16 in this context, pp. 426, 430
Editor:
Hamburger, J. F. and Bouché, A.-M.
Pages:
413–439
Book Title:
The Mind’s Eye. Art and Theological Argument in the Middle Ages