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Hildegard of Bingen
Scivias by Hildegard of Bingen, a nun who lived from 1098 to 1179. Her work shows the strong religious beliefs of the Middle Ages. Line and color are key in this work. During Hildegard’s time, men were in charge of most spaces. Still, she found a way to share her voice. I chose this piece because of the contrasting colors and how It reminded me of a tapestry. Scivias is important because it shows that even when women had few rights, some still found ways to create powerful art. -
Lavinia Fontana
