Tristan Rescuing King Arthur (detail), about 1320–1340, unknown illustrator. Tempera colors, gold paint, and silver and gold leaf. Getty Museum
Art Break: Re-Imagining Medieval Camelot for Today
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As a never-ending source of inspiration, the Middle Ages has been an indelible presence in many societies for centuries. Its rich history has captured creative minds who have re-told medieval narratives through words and images. Author of the New York Times bestselling series Camelot Rising, Kiersten White, and manuscripts curator Larisa Grollemond draw connections between medieval illuminated manuscripts and White’s adaptation and reinterpretation of medieval literature for young adult audiences—especially stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. White and Grollemond discuss why medieval tales and imagery continue to have such resonance for contemporary audiences.