| Anna of Denmark: The Material and Visual Culture of the Stuart Courts, 1589-1619 Contributor(s): Field, Jemma (Author), Breward, Christopher (Editor) |
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ISBN: 152614249X ISBN-13: 9781526142498 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $123.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Royalty - Design - History | Europe - Great Britain - Stuart Era (1603-1714) |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (1.81 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Approaching the Stuart courts through the lens of the queen consort, Anna of Denmark, this study is underpinned by three key themes: translating cultures, female agency and the role of kinship networks and genealogical identity for early modern royal women. Illustrated with a fascinating array of objects and artworks, the book follows a trajectory that begins with Anna's exterior spaces before moving to the interior furnishings of her palaces, the material adornment of the royal body, an examination of Anna's visual persona and a discussion of Anna's performance of extraordinary rituals that follow her life cycle. Underpinned by a wealth of new archival research, the book provides a richer understanding of the breadth of Anna's interests and the meanings generated by her actions, associations and possessions. |