By Stefanie Seeberg
Abstract
This essay discusses the role of women in sacred art and architecture of the Middle Ages, for which I will argue that illustrated textiles are key.1 A closer look will show that women played an essential role not just in making these textiles and crafting needlework, which is often seen as a female activity, even today.2 It will also demonstrate women’s roles in conceiving and designing imagery to promote their convents to theoutside world