The Middle Ages in modern culture : history and authenticity in contemporary medievalism / edited by Karl C. Alvestad and Robert Houghton.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Alvestad, Karl C., editor.

Houghton, Robert (Robert E.), editor.

Series:

New directions in medieval studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medievalism.

Middle Ages in popular culture.

Authenticity (Philosophy) in mass media.

Physical Description:

x, 245 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2021.

Summary:

"This book is open access and available on www.bloomsburycollections.com. It is funded by Knowledge Unlatched. Bringing together an international team of experts, The Middle Ages in Modern Culture considers the use of medieval models across a variety of contemporary media - ranging from television and film to architecture - and the significance of deploying an authentic medieval world to these representations. Rooted in this question of authenticity, this interdisciplinary study addresses three connected themes. Firstly, how does historical accuracy relate to authenticity, and whose version of authenticity is accepted? Secondly, how are the middle ages presented in modern media and why do inaccuracies emerge and persist in these works? Thirdly, how do creators of modern content attempt to produce authentic medieval environments, and what are the benefits and pitfalls of accurate portrayals? The result is nuanced study of medieval culture which sheds new light on the use (and misuse) of medieval history in modern media"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. I Claiming authenticity

1. The `accurate' deeds of our fathers: The `authentic' narrative of early Norway / Karl C. Alvestad

2. Race and historical authenticity: Kingdom Come: Deliverance / Helen Young

pt. II Exploring authenticity

3. `Contrary to common sense': The impact of the depiction of William Wallace's longsword / Laura S. Harrison

4. Misdiagnosing medieval medicine: `Magical' Muslims, metanarrative and the modern media / April Harper

5. Audience perceptions of historical authenticity in visual media / Sylvia Warnecke

6. La posta difalcone and la porta diferro: Representations and receptions of historical fighting practices in medieval media and contemporary popular culture / Jacob Henry Deacon

7. Malevolent and marginal: The feminized `Dark Ages' in modern card game cultures / Daisy Black

pt. III Creating authenticity

8. The tourist gaze and the `medieval' landscape / Megan Arnott

9. Playing at the crossroads of religion and law: Historical milieu, context and curriculum hooks in Lost & Found / Owen Gottlieb

10. Modding and authentic, gritty medievalism in Skyrim / Victoria Cooper

11. Playing with taskscapes: Representing medieval life through video games technologies / Juan Hiriart

12. If you're going to be the king, you'd better damn well act like the king: Setting authentic objectives to support learning in grand strategy computer games / Robert Houghton.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Electronic version: Middle Ages in modern culture.

ISBN:

9781788314787

1788314786

OCLC:

1249705974

Publisher Number:

99989631395