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The hundreds of illuminated miniatures found in the Cantigas de Santa Maria, sponsored by King Alfonso X (1252--84), reveal many vistas of daily life in thirteenth century Spain.No other source provides such an encyclopedic view of all classes of medieval European society, from kings and popes to the lowest peasants. Men and women are seen farming, hunting, on pilgrimage, watching bullfights, in gambling dens, making love, tending silkworms, eating, cooking, and writing poetry, to name only a few of the human activities represented here.Combining keen observation of detail with years of exper

Illumination of books and manuscripts, Spanish. --- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval --- Middle Ages in art. --- Middle Ages in literature. --- Manners and customs in art. --- Manners and customs in literature. --- Spanish illumination of books and manuscripts --- Painting, Medieval --- Alfonso --- Illustrations. --- Códice de Florencia. --- Códice florentino (Cantigas de Santa María) --- Códice F --- Spain --- Civilization --- Social life and customs.