An upcoming presentation in Paris attempts to demonstrate that medieval England contributed significantly to Europe’s thriving artistic, architectural, commercial, and cultural life between the years 1000 and 1500. The event’s organizers hope to dispel the misconception that the medieval kingdom of England was “primitive and savage,” in contrast to the gothic peak that existed in France and other areas of Europe at the time. The manager of the gallery, James Robinson, also curator of art and sculpture at the V&A in London, said that the role that medieval England had in shaping European art has been “reassessed” in the previous fifty years. Because of this, French gothic art and architecture are held in the highest regard, although the English were every bit as skilled. As Robinson explained, the cathedrals of Lincoln and Salisbury were among the greatest examples of gothic architecture in the world.

Source: The Guardian June 27, 2023 16:38 UTC