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Hildegard of Bingen
Scivias by Hildegard of Bingen, a nun who lived from 1098 to 1179. Her work shows the strong religious beliefs of the Middle Ages. Line and color are key in this work. During Hildegard’s time, men were in charge of most spaces. Still, she found a way to share her voice. I chose this piece because of the contrasting colors and how It reminded me of a tapestry. Scivias is important because it shows that even when women had few rights, some still found ways to create powerful art. -
Lavinia Fontana
Marriage Portrait of a Bolognese Noblewoman (1589) Lavinia Fontana: one of the first professional female artists. Portrait of a Noblewoman reflects The Middle Ages because of the focus on wealth/status. The painting uses dark background colors and contrasting light skin tones. This shows how women only became painters if their father was, which was the case with Lavinia Fontana. I selected this artwork because I found it to be beautiful with the detailed jewelry, and patterns in the fabric.