The introduction to the sources of medieval art provides a contextual and historical understanding of artworks and serves as the foundation for their interpretation. This book presents important themes, art historical developments, and works, as well as reference materials and other aids. It offers an essential guide for students of art history and anyone interested in medieval artworks. Saints and rulers, monsters, Madonnas, ornaments. The diversity of medieval representations in books, on and in buildings, in paintings and tapestries continues to fascinate. However, knowledge is required for the understanding and interpretation of medieval artworks, which can no longer be assumed as general knowledge today. The field of art history has so far lacked an introduction to source studies.