Dissemination of Saint George in Early Modern Art

Focusing on England, the German-speaking territories, and the Italian peninsula, this book examines how Saint George's image crossed boundaries and was disseminated.

List of contents

1. Saint George as a Mirror for Princes 2. Saint George as a Vehicle for the Display of Artistic Virtuosity 3. Saint George as Cultural Unifier 4. Saint George as Popular Icon

About the author

Alison C. Barker, PhD, taught history and art history in further and higher education for eighteen years before her current role as a Frontline Support Assistant at the University of Essex, Albert Sloman Library. She is also an Accredited Lecturer for the Arts Society and has published work on Saint George's image in both England and Italy.

Summary

Focusing on England, the German-speaking territories, and the Italian peninsula, this book examines how Saint George’s image crossed boundaries and was disseminated.

Product details

• Authors: Alison C. Barker, Alison C. (University of Essex Barker
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032594453
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3259445-3
• No. of pages: 228
• Series: Routledge Research in Art and Religion
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; The arts: general issues, ART / History / General, ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, History of art / art & design styles, Christianity, History of Religion, History of Art, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History and Archaeology, The arts: general topics, ART / History / European / Renaissance