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Which century did the Assumption of the Virgin Mary first become widely believed in the Western Church?
Who promoted the "Marian" subjects in Western Christian art in the 12th century?
Which literary accounts with more detail about the Assumption of the Virgin Mary appeared in late medieval works?
What opportunity did large and crowded altarpieces provide for artists in the Middle Ages?
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When was the Assumption of the Virgin Mary made formal Catholic dogma?
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Study Notes
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
- The belief in the Assumption of the Virgin Mary became prominent in the Western Church during the 5th and 6th centuries.
- The 12th century saw a rise in the promotion of "Marian" subjects, influenced significantly by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.
Late Medieval Literary Accounts
- Late medieval works featured detailed literary accounts of the Assumption, particularly in texts such as the Golden Legend by Jacobus de Voragine.
Art and Altarpieces in the Middle Ages
- Large and crowded altarpieces offered artists opportunities to showcase multiple scenes and saints, enhancing visual storytelling and engagement in church contexts.
Formal Recognition of Dogma
- The Assumption of the Virgin Mary was formally declared a Catholic dogma in 1950 by Pope Pius XII in the apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus.
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Test your knowledge of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with this quiz! Explore the origins, beliefs, and artistic depictions of this important event in Western Christian history.
