Women, Art, and Spirituality - The Poor Clares of Early Modern Italy

Klappentext A study of the art made for the Franciscan nuns between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. Zusammenfassung This title situates in its historical and religious contexts the art made for the Franciscan nuns between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. Wood addresses the discourse between spirituality! devotional practices! and aesthetic attitudes as seen in the women's convents. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Clara, Claris, Praeclara; 2. Within the walls; 3. Piccarda's convent; 4. A network of nuns; 5. Vision and ecstasy; Epilogue.

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• Authors: Jeryldene M. Wood, Jeryldene M. (University of Illinois Wood, Wood Jeryldene M.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2011
• EAN: 9780521294898
• ISBN: 978-0-521-29489-8
• No. of pages: 290
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; ART / History / General, ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, ART / European, Italy, History of Art, History of art & design styles: c 1400 to c 1600, 15th century, c 1400 to c 1499, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial art