Romance and reality

Duration: 0:53:00

Year Published: 1970

Creator: Bureau of Audiovisual Services: Distributor

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Analyzes Western civilization in the 13th century. Highlights the High Gothic Period of chivalry, courtly love, and adoration of the Virgin. Contrasts the worldliness of the courts with their art and pageantry with the joyous asceticism of St. Francis. Explores the Gothic spirit epitomized by Dante's poetry, Giotto's painting, and Nicola and Giovanni Pisanno's sculpture.

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