Love knows no bounds: contemporary artistic engagement with Marguerite Porete

L.A. Nelstrop, Pol Herrmann

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapter Academicpeer-review

28 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

This chapter explores the value of using contemporary art as one way into regenerating the study of comparative mysticism. The field saw marked decline in the wake of Steven T. Katz convincing demonstration of the groundedness of mystical experiences within their cultural and/or religious contexts. As a way of exploring the potential of art to help us find new avenues into comparative conversations, this essay brings Michael A. Sells re-evaluation of mysticism in terms of ‘performative apophasis’ into conversation with the work of internationally-acclaimed Belgian artist Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven (AMVK) on the topic of Marguerite Porete’s Mirror of Simple Souls. We argue that this highlight the importance of considering questions of sex and gender within the study of Comparative Mysticism.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGender and medieval mysticism from India to Europe
EditorsAlexandra Verini, Abir Bazaz
Place of PublicationAbingdon
PublisherRoutledge
Pages209-230
Number of pages22
ISBN (Electronic)9781003350880
ISBN (Print)9781032358499
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2023

Publication series

NameContemporary Theological Explorations in Mysticism
PublisherRoutledge

Cite this