Monthly Archives: October 2011
Pilgrimages Then and Now
The difficulties encountered by medieval and modern pilgrims should be relatively the same for both past and present. Both medieval and modern pilgrims had to worry about food, water, shelter, weather, and the route. I believe that the modern pilgrim’s journey … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Pilgrimages Then and Now
The Pilgrimage Route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain was important to the religious, economic, and cultural development of the later Middle Ages. According to the 12th-century Pilgrim’s Guide, people traditionally followed one of four routes through France to visit … Continue reading
Medieval Monastery
In my opinions I feel that the monastery floor plan was really fascinating. The floor plan included gardens, fences, walls, roads and orchard which i find it very creative comparing to modern day society. Learning the fact that there were four different kinds … Continue reading
Modern Monastery
I must admit that I really like the idea of building a monastery in Germany. When I was reading the articles and rules of Saint Benedict it remainded me about “The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco. One of … Continue reading
Took 1200 years to build this monastery?
The lives of medieval monks doesn’t seem to jump at me. I feel like this religious group has their taboo customs just like any other group. What I found puzzling was the kinds of monks. Specifically the last two (sarabaites … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: A Medieval Monastery Rises in the 21st-century
This week you will explore a plan from the 9th century for a monastery. The St. Gall monastery plan incorporated a vision of an ideal monastic environment for monks who followed the Rule of St. Benedict. Consider the daily life … Continue reading
Is it or is it not?
What is art? Who defines what is and what isn’t art? Isn’t it like beauty which is in the ‘eye of the beholder’? I feel that art is one way to express one self’s thoughts, opinions and feelings on just … Continue reading
Graffiti as History, Graffiti as Art…
Graffiti can be very beneficial for historians because of the fact that it can serve as “poof” of an event that took place in history. Graffiti can also tell us a story of something that may have happened around that … Continue reading
Graffiti as History, Graffiti as Art
Graffiti is such a touchy subject. On one hand, it is art because its a form of expression. The best part is that its free art. On the other hand, it deface or destroys public/personal property. Ultimately, I think that … Continue reading
