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Acquisitions of Badges (1983-1987)
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 260
Perspectives on the Renaissance Medal
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 254

Perspectives on the Renaissance Medal

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2013-08-21
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  • Publisher: Routledge

The papers published in this book were delivered at two conferences held in conjunction with the exhibition, " The Currency of Fame: Portrait Medals of the Renaissance"

The International Emblem
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 630

The International Emblem

  • Categories: Art

The emblem, a Renaissance literary genre which combined text and image, conveyed erudition, admonishment, propaganda, and piety with unparalleled concision and economy. It arose out of humanist circles in the early sixteenth century and quickly became established as a staple tool in religious, political, and social discourses across the major European languages. In recent years the emblem has come to be regarded by scholars working in all areas of the humanities and cultural studies as an interdisciplinary matrix of extraordinary utility in gaining insights into the mentalities and preoccupations of the early modern era. Within its apparently slender frame, the emblem embraces questions of f...

The Language and Iconography of Chinese Charms
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 314

The Language and Iconography of Chinese Charms

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2016-12-09
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  • Publisher: Springer

This book offers an in-depth description and analysis of Chinese coin-like charms, which date back to the second century CE and which continued to be used until mid 20th century. This work is unique in that it provides an archaeological and analytical interpretation of the content of these metallic objects: inscriptive, pictorial or both. As the component chapters show, these coin-like objects represent a wealth of Chinese traditional folk beliefs, including but not limited to family values, social obligations and religious desires. The book presents a collection of contributed chapters, gathering a diverse range of perspectives and expertise from some of the world’s leading scholars in th...

The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 3140

The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art

Arranged in alphabetical order, these 5 volumes encompass the history of the cultural development of America with over 2300 entries.

The Material Culture of the Jacobites
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 287

The Material Culture of the Jacobites

The Jacobites, adherents of the exiled King James II of England and VII of Scotland and his descendants, continue to command attention long after the end of realistic Jacobite hopes down to the present. Extraordinarily, the promotion of the Jacobite cause and adherence to it were recorded in a rich and highly miscellaneous store of objects, including medals, portraits, pin-cushions, glassware and dice-boxes. Interdisciplinary and highly illustrated, this book combines legal and art history to survey the extensive material culture associated with Jacobites and Jacobitism. Neil Guthrie considers the attractions and the risks of making, distributing and possessing 'things of danger'; their imagery and inscriptions; and their place in a variety of contexts in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Finally, he explores the many complex reasons underlying the long-lasting fascination with the Jacobites.

Records of the Proprietors of Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 350

Records of the Proprietors of Worcester, Massachusetts

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1881
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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The Scholar in His Study
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 240

The Scholar in His Study

In fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italy, many leading citizens constructed and furnished distinctive studies for themselves. The study was an individually designed room for private and social use - as an office, library, a family archive or treasury, as the nucleus of an art collection, or as a space for contemplation. This book is an account of the Renaissance Italian study and its contents. Illustrated with depictions of studies and the precious and unusual objects they contained, the book examines the significance of the study to its owner and visitors, its structure and location, and the prized possessions that might fill such a special room.

Lest We Forget
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 161

Lest We Forget

Since ancient times, memorable moments of military history have been commemorated with jewelry, medals, and symbolic accessories. In Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations, Judith Price illuminates iconic military objects, exploring their origins and documenting their place in history. The dramatic compilation of patriotic jewelry and decorations presented in Price’s sixth book tells a truly dazzling story of Western historical conflict and resolution. Lest We Forget serves as a stunning tribute to our men and women in service both past and present. This book derives its title from the poem “Recessional” by Rudyard Kipling, often used as a tribute in...