The Dissemination of Saint George in Early Modern Art (1) (Routledge Research in Art and Religion)

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Synopsis
Focusing on England, the German-speaking territories and the Italian peninsula, this book examines how Saint George’s image crossed boundaries and was disseminated.Alison Barker attempts to "dissolve" the boundary of the Alps through examination of images of Saint George, the "travelling" saint. She argues that George’s status as chivalric hero and Christian martyr made him uniquely qualified to cross boundaries in this way, especially through the networks of courts and court culture. Her research demonstrates how the highly recognisable iconography of Saint George’s image meant something different, depending on where he was represented and who was looking at him. Through four case studies that examine how he was depicted and viewed across boundaries of space and media, this book charts a multi-layered cultural network, linking different artists and audiences from three regions. Each case study makes a claim about Saint George and how he acts and is used by four sections of society: rulers, artists, corporate groups and the broad masses.The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, religious history and Renaissance studies.
Copyright:
2025

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
244 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040262573
Related ISBNs:
9781003454731, 9781032594453, 9781040262559
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
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Copyrighted By:
Alison C. Barker
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Religion and Spirituality
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Bookshare Staff
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