Picturing Courtiers and Nobles from Castiglione to Van Dyck

Self Representation by Early Modern Elites

Autori

• John Peacock

Parametri

• 216 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Letteratura regionale e d'esilio
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Exploring painted portraiture, this interdisciplinary study reveals how it served as a crucial metaphor for elite self-representation in early modern culture. It delves into the interplay between art and identity, shedding light on the cultural significance of portraits in expressing social status and personal narratives during this transformative period.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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