Decorating the 'godly' household: religious art in post-reformation Britain
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Druckschrift
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Publisher:
Yale University Press
Ort:
New Haven, Conn. [u.a.]
Date:
2010
Language:
Englisch
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Abstract:
Tara Hamling examines decorative features from historic houses throughout England and Scotland and identifies a significant but overlooked trend in the history of British art. She reveals a widespread fashion for large-scale religious imagery in houses owned by the gentry and prosperous middle classes during the period 1560-1660 which is interpreted in relation to life in the 'godly' household. The book is copiously illustrated with narrative imagery in wall painting, plasterwork, carved wood and stone and a range of objects including furniture, textiles and ceramics. The character of this 'decorative' art is explored in relation to the functions of rooms in the early modern domestic interior with a focus on how religious imagery might inform and support spiritual activities taking place within the home. The visual evidence throughout the book is supported by extracts from contemporary texts to elucidate the meanings of imagery for its original audience
Object text:
Tara Hamling
Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Literaturverz. S. 319 - 336
Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Literaturverz. S. 319 - 336
Inhalt:
Religious imagery in Britain, c.1400-c.1660 -- Building 'gorgeous' but godly houses -- The spiritualisation of the household -- Decorating the Protestant household -- Images for meditation -- The presence of religious imagery in the godly household -- Conclusion: last judgements.
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2023-04-19
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2022-06-07
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2023-04-19
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