Intentional Fragmentation

There are many instances where pieces are broken apart intentionally. It is important to understand why this is the case for many of these objects in the Middle Ages. Was there a cultural or religious reason for this?

Guided Questions:

Does this harm the meaning of the original object? Does it enhance the meaning of the broken object now that it is placed alone intentionally? Think about these questions as you browse through the objects - is this something that is unique to the Middle Ages? Or something that is also found now?

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