Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Faculty Mentor
Alexa Sand
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
The creation of reliquaries was designed to encase the bones of a saint in the most lavish and expensive container possible. My research will focus on the ornamentation and symbolism found in arm reliquaries of the 13th century. Arm reliquaries hold significance in their power to elevate the mortal body to the status of saint, and their lasting influence beyond death. This study will display how this decorative cage inspires and creates reverence and adoration to the bones of someone long lost.
Location
Room 154
Start Date
4-12-2018 3:00 PM
End Date
4-12-2018 4:15 PM
The Bodies of Saints and their Cages
Room 154
The creation of reliquaries was designed to encase the bones of a saint in the most lavish and expensive container possible. My research will focus on the ornamentation and symbolism found in arm reliquaries of the 13th century. Arm reliquaries hold significance in their power to elevate the mortal body to the status of saint, and their lasting influence beyond death. This study will display how this decorative cage inspires and creates reverence and adoration to the bones of someone long lost.