The Leofric Missal and tenth-century English art
Robert Deshman
One of the most crucial and problematic periods in history English medieval art is tenth century. Already first half century there were signs renewed artistic activity after comparatively barren period ninth when Viking invasions rent fabric Anglo-Saxon society. But a full revival did not occur until second under impetus monastic reform strong royal support. It was then that artists created so-called ‘Winchester Style’, which to exercise powerful influence England also on continent for more than Despite research many scholars, notably Homburger Wormald, are still questions answers about sources development tenth-century art. Among important works from this time drawings initial added Leofric Missal (Oxford, Bodleian Library, Bodley 579). Through consideration their style, technique, ornament iconography I hope take step towards clearer understanding renaissance.
Anglo-Saxon England