TED-Ed: Michelle Brown: What is a butt tuba and why is it in medieval art?

The video explores the fascinating world of medieval marginalia, highlighting the bizarre and symbolic images found in the margins of illuminated manuscripts. These illustrations often carried rich secondary stories and symbolic meanings, such as animals representing religious or moral concepts. The video delves into the interpretations of these motifs, including political and personal commentaries embedded in the art. It also discusses the legacy of illuminated manuscripts, which served various purposes and provided insight into the minds of medieval artists.

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