{"product_id":"dialog-beasts-bestiaries-of-the-middle-ages-fri-aug-7-7-00pm","title":"Dialog: Beasts \u0026 Bestiaries of the Middle Ages; Fri, Aug 7 @ 7:00pm","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever wondered what a unicorn, a snake, and a pelican all have in common? Ever pondered the moral significance of an elephant? Ever found yourself scratching your head over the uncanny ability of cats to be simultaneously so dignified and so ridiculous? \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor people in medieval Europe, animals served as sources of food and companionship, beauty and wonder, amusement and silliness, scientific research and education—just as they do today. But they also acted as metaphors for broader moral truths, melding natural history with sacred history, and illuminating the deep shared significance of all living beings, past, present, and future. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedieval artwork and images featuring animals were almost never straightforward and carried many layers of meaning. Studying animal art provides a fascinating look into the complex web of science, religion, morality, education, and private life in the Middle Ages! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBring your questions, bring your open minds, and be prepared for an evening of historical silliness!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 90 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDr. Lily Stewart is a professional medievalist who specializes in the study of religion and medicine. She has a doctorate in religious studies from Northwestern University, where she later taught as a full time lecturer. She is an editor for the Medieval Academy of America’s 100-year-old periodical \u003ci\u003eSpeculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies\u003c\/i\u003e. Lily was born and raised in Morro Bay (MBHS class of ’09!), and she is thrilled to be back on the coast after a lengthy interlude. She is a part of the family team behind Beads by the Bay and the Garden by the Bay!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estero Bay Art and Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55808515407945,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/0617\/6073\/files\/BeastsandbestiariesAug72026_1.png?v=1784001041","url":"https:\/\/esterobayartandcraft.com\/products\/dialog-beasts-bestiaries-of-the-middle-ages-fri-aug-7-7-00pm","provider":"Estero Bay Art and Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}