Visual Cultures of Death in Central Europe - Contemplation and Commemoration in Early Modern Poland-Lithuania (Hardcover)

In Visual Cultures of Death in Central Europe, Aleksandra Koutny-Jones explores the emergence of a remarkable cultural preoccupation with death in Poland-Lithuania (1569-1795). Examining why such interests resonated so strongly in the Baroque art of this Commonwealth, she argues that the printing revolution, the impact of the Counter-Reformation, and multiple afflictions suffered by Poland-Lithuania all contributed to a deep cultural concern with mortality. Introducing readers to a range of art, architecture and material culture, this study considers various visual evocations of death including 'Dance of Death' imagery, funerary decorations, coffin portraiture, tomb chapels and religious landscapes. These, Koutny-Jones argues, engaged with wider European cultures of contemplation and commemoration, while also being critically adapted to the specific context of Poland-Lithuania.

General

Imprint:	Brill
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Northern World, 73
Release date:	September 2015
First published:	2016
Authors:	Aleksandra Koutny-Jones
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	258
ISBN-13:	978-90-04-30507-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1400 to 1600 > Mannerism (c 1530-1600) Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1600 to 1800 > Baroque art Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Death & dying > General Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
LSN:	90-04-30507-6
Barcode:	9789004305076

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