Ritual, Spectacle, and Theatre in Late Medieval Seville - Performing Empire

Investigates the theatrical objects, texts, images, architectures, and performers of late medieval Seville, showing how public spectacle facilitated cultural exchange, forged religious identities, and animated imperial projects among Muslims, Jews, and Christians.

About the author

Christopher Swift is an Associate Professor of Theatre at the City University of New York, New York City College of Technology. He researches and teaches performance architecture, puppetry, and medieval theatre.

Summary

Investigates the theatrical objects, texts, images, architectures, and performers of late medieval Seville, showing how public spectacle facilitated cultural exchange, forged religious identities, and animated imperial projects among Muslims, Jews, and Christians.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Swift
• Publisher: Amsterdam Univ Pr
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 11.10.2023, delayed
• EAN: 9781802700855
• ISBN: 978-1-80270-085-5
• No. of pages: 174
• Weight: 386 g
• Series: Arc Medievalist
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)