Romance and reality

Analyzes Western civilization in the 13th century. Highlights the High Gothic Period of chivalry, courtly love, and adoration of the Virgin. Contrasts the worldliness of the courts with their art and pageantry with the joyous asceticism of St. Francis. Explores the Gothic spirit epitomized by Dante's poetry, Giotto's painting, and Nicola and Giovanni Pisanno's sculpture.
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