Of Sirens and Onocentaurs: A Romanesque Apocalypse at Montceaux-l'Etoile
William J. Travis
Focusing on relationship between word and image at Montceaux-l'Etoile, this essay argues that a pair of capitals representing siren an onocentaur functioned as sculptural commentary apocalyptic notion the time is near. From broader perspective, interpretation opens up new way to read Romanesque sculpture Burgundy images, where evoked specific phrases from scripture choice determined overall program; comparisons Autun Vezelay suggest these churches adopted similar method. Eighty-one texts collected in appendix set out evidence for early medieval thought.
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