the male gaze desires to see a woman’s face
The male gaze, widely condemned and widely misunderstood, seeks a woman’s face in the personal, human uniqueness of her beauty. … Read the post the male gaze desires to see a woman’s face
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medieval control of the male gaze and impending triumph of love
Medieval control of the male gaze was less totalitarian than modern demonization of men. Love will triumph with medieval literary study. … Read the post medieval control of the male gaze and impending triumph of love
medieval men’s sensitivity to sensuous impressions
While walking and thinking, medieval men were sensuously alive to the world’s beauty, especially beautiful women. They needed spiritual strength. … Read the post medieval men’s sensitivity to sensuous impressions
Prudentius’s crown: Saint Agnes redeemed the male gaze on every Eve
From before Prudentius’ Peristephanon to beyond Keats’ “The Eve of St. Agnes,” holy martyr Saint Agnes has redeemed the male gaze & promoted Christian love. … Read the post Prudentius’s crown: Saint Agnes redeemed the male gaze on every Eve
male & female gaze: following Perseus against horror of Medusa
One gaze upon Medusa and a person would be killed, except if he’s brave and shrewd like Perseus. A trobairitz later affirmed that gazing saves lives. … Read the post male & female gaze: following Perseus against horror of Medusa