Journal by Sarah Blick
Religions, 2019
Tracing the devotional beliefs and practices of everyday people during the late Middle Ages throu... more Tracing the devotional beliefs and practices of everyday people during the late Middle Ages through documents is tricky, as most were written with other purposes in mind. To make up for this, it is necessary to examine the abundant material culture that survives from this period. By analyzing a variety of finds and comparing them with well-known objects used by the upper classes, it becomes evident that ordinary people shared the same religious views and practices. Both classes were interested in pieces that inspired active devotional and amuletic practice. They were intended to be gazed at and handled, then rested on a tabletop or nailed to a wall. Some folded, some rang, some could be blown through, while others were gazed upon. Lower quality materials and production of pieces had no impact on their ultimate use in the home.
Articles by Sarah Blick
Religions, 2019
Tracing the devotional beliefs and practices of everyday people during the late Middle Ages throu... more Tracing the devotional beliefs and practices of everyday people during the late Middle Ages through documents is tricky, as most were written with other purposes in mind. To make up for this, it is necessary to examine the abundant material culture that survives from this period. By analyzing a variety of finds and comparing them with well-known objects used by the upper classes, it becomes evident that ordinary people shared the same religious views and practices. Both classes were interested in pieces that inspired active devotional and amuletic practice. They were intended to be gazed at and handled, then rested on a tabletop or nailed to a wall. Some folded, some rang, some could be blown through, while others were gazed upon. Lower quality materials and production of pieces had no impact on their ultimate use in the home.
Peregrinations: Journal of Medieval Art & Architecture, 2005
Visual Resources, Jun 2004
Beyond Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges: Essays in Honour of Brian Spencer, 2007
Books by Sarah Blick
Journal of Ecclesiastical History, 2006
Encyclopedia Articles by Sarah Blick
Grove Encyclopedia of Medieval Art and Architecture, 2012
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