Ново сместувањеНовоCluny Museum: The Hidden History Of Women In The Middle Ages
The Musée de Cluny, a stunning 15th-century abbot's residence built upon Roman baths and nestled in Paris' Latin Quarter, reveals a rich tapestry of daily life in the Middle Ages.
While the museum's famed tapestries, like "The Lady and the Unicorn," often depict idealized female figures, they also hint at the complex realities of women's roles in the Middle Ages.
Reflected in illuminated manuscripts and tapestries, aristocratic women held positions of influence, managing households, patronizing arts, and sometimes wielding political power. Yet, they were also subject to arranged marriages and limited autonomy.
Religious women like those whose devotional objects are displayed, sometimes became powerful abbesses or scholars, finding intellectual and spiritual outlets within the confines of convents and abbeys.
Though less visible in art, the labor of working class women was essential. They worked as artisans, merchants, and agricultural laborers, contributing significantly to the medieval economy.
Lastly, everyday objects show the importance of women in the domestic sphere. They were in charge of childcare, cooking, and textile production.
While medieval society often confined women to specific roles, their contributions were multifaceted and vital. Through this tour we will better understand their diverse experiences and and enduring legacy.
