Prior events will certainly have a formative influence. There is also the example of the inclusion of historical information in the VMs that is much earlier than the parchment dates. Specifically I refer to the origins within the Catholic church for the use of the cardinals' red galero. This occurred c 1245. Or the influence of the ancestral mythology of Melusine which can be hard to date.
As a major artistic influence early in this era, there is Christine de Pizan.
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Her Valois connections are known. However, in addition, several original texts *in her hand* are included in the KBR Library. An interesting connection with the VMs is with the four versions of the nine Muses bathing.
A couple events later in the time span:
1430 Order of the Golden Fleece
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1434 La Sainte Hostie de Dijon
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Later events also explain how and why these significant, original events have subsequently faded from the historical narrative.
As a major artistic influence early in this era, there is Christine de Pizan.
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Her Valois connections are known. However, in addition, several original texts *in her hand* are included in the KBR Library. An interesting connection with the VMs is with the four versions of the nine Muses bathing.
A couple events later in the time span:
1430 Order of the Golden Fleece
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1434 La Sainte Hostie de Dijon
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Later events also explain how and why these significant, original events have subsequently faded from the historical narrative.