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Juxtaposing artistic and musical representations of the emotions
with medical, philosophical and scientific texts in Western culture
between the Renaissance and the twentieth century, the essays
collected in this volume explore the ways in which emotions have
been variously conceived, configured, represented and harnessed in
relation to broader discourses of control, excess and refinement.
Since the essays explore the interstices between disciplines (e.g.
music and medicine, history of art and philosophy) and thereby
disrupt established frameworks within the histories of art, music
and medicine, traditional narrative accounts are challenged. Here
larger historical forces come into perspective, as these papers
suggest how both artistic and scientific representations of the
emotions have been put to use in political, social and religious
struggles, at a variety of different levels.
This book, first published in 1985, is a study of the functioning
of one sector of American capital markets - non-reserve city
national banks - between 1870 and 1900. The unusually wide and deep
expansion of the American economy in this period was impelled in
part by the growth and development of agriculture, and this study
examines the role of one source of loanable funds - banks chartered
under the National Banking Acts - in providing American farmers
with loans to expand and capitalize.
This book, first published in 1985, is a study of the functioning
of one sector of American capital markets - non-reserve city
national banks - between 1870 and 1900. The unusually wide and deep
expansion of the American economy in this period was impelled in
part by the growth and development of agriculture, and this study
examines the role of one source of loanable funds - banks chartered
under the National Banking Acts - in providing American farmers
with loans to expand and capitalize.
Written by leading scholars in the field, the essays in this book
address the relationships between gender and the built environment,
specifically architecture, in early modern Europe. In recent years
scholars have begun to investigate the ways in which architecture
plays a part in the construction of gendered identities. So far the
debates have focused on the built environment of the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries to the neglect of the early modern period. This
book focuses on early modern Europe, a period decisive for our
understanding of gender and sexuality. Much excellent scholarship
has enhanced our understanding of gender division in early modern
Europe, but often this scholarship considers gender in isolation
from other vital factors, especially social class. Central to the
concerns of this book, therefore, is a consideration of the
intersections of gender with social rank. Architecture and the
Politics of Gender in Early Modern Europe makes a major
contribution to the developing analysis of how architecture
contributes to the shaping of social relations, especially in
relation to gender, in early modern Europe.
Rethinking the Baroque explores a tension. In recent years the idea
of 'baroque' or 'the baroque' has been seized upon by scholars from
a range of disciplines and the term 'baroque' has consequently been
much in evidence in writings on contemporary culture, especially
architecture and entertainment. Most of the scholars concerned have
little knowledge of the art, literature, and history of the period
usually associated with the baroque. A gulf has arisen. On the one
hand, there are scholars who are deeply immersed in historical
period, who shy away from abstraction, and who have remained often
oblivious to the convulsions surrounding the term 'baroque'; on the
other, there are theorists and scholars of contemporary theory who
have largely ignored baroque art and architecture. This book
explores what happens when these worlds mesh. In this book,
scholars from a range of disciplines retrieve the term 'baroque'
from the margins of art history where it has been sidelined as
'anachronistic', to reconsider the usefulness of the term
'baroque', while avoiding simply rehearsing familiar policing of
periodization, stylistic boundaries, categories or essence.
'Baroque' emerges as a vital and productive way to rethink problems
in art history, visual culture and architectural theory. Rather
than attempting to provide a survey of baroque as a chronological
or geographical conception, the essays here attempt critical
re-engagement with the term 'baroque' - its promise, its limits,
and its overlooked potential - in relation to the visual arts. Thus
the book is posited on the idea that tension is not only
inevitable, but even desirable, since it not only encapsulates
intellectual divergence (which is always as useful as much as it is
feared), but helps to push scholars (and therefore readers) outside
their usual runnels.
Early modern Naples has been characterized as a marginal, wild and
exotic place on the fringes of the European world, and as such an
appropriate target of attempts, by Catholic missionaries and
others, to 'civilize' the city. Historiographically bypassed in
favour of Venice, Florence and Rome, Naples is frequently seen as
emblematic of the cultural and political decline in the Italian
peninsula and as epitomizing the problems of southern Italy. Yet,
as this volume makes plain, such views blind us to some of its most
extraordinary qualities, and limit our understanding, not only of
one of the world's great capital cities, but also of the wider
social, cultural and political dynamics of early modern Europe. As
the centre of Spanish colonial power within Europe during the
vicerealty, and with a population second only to Paris in early
modern Europe, Naples is a city that deserves serious study.
Further, as a Habsburg dominion, it offers vital points of
comparison with non-European sites which were subject to European
colonialism. While European colonization outside Europe has
received intense scholarly attention, its cultural impact and
representation within Europe remain under-explored. Too much has
been taken for granted. Too few questions have been posed. In the
sphere of the visual arts, investigation reveals that Neapolitan
urbanism, architecture, painting and sculpture were of the highest
quality during this period, while differing significantly from
those of other Italian cities. For long ignored or treated as the
subaltern sister of Rome, this urban treasure house is only now
receiving the attention from scholars that it has so long deserved.
This volume addresses the central paradoxes operating in early
modern Italian scholarship. It seeks to illuminate both the
historiographical pressures that have marginalized Naples and to
showcase important new developments in Neapolitan cultural history
and art history. Those developments showcased here include bot
Juxtaposing artistic and musical representations of the emotions
with medical, philosophical and scientific texts in Western culture
between the Renaissance and the twentieth century, the essays
collected in this volume explore the ways in which emotions have
been variously conceived, configured, represented and harnessed in
relation to broader discourses of control, excess and refinement.
Since the essays explore the interstices between disciplines (e.g.
music and medicine, history of art and philosophy) and thereby
disrupt established frameworks within the histories of art, music
and medicine, traditional narrative accounts are challenged. Here
larger historical forces come into perspective, as these papers
suggest how both artistic and scientific representations of the
emotions have been put to use in political, social, and religious
struggles, at a variety of different levels.
Knitwear is a highly influential, though sometimes overlooked,
element of contemporary fashion. Its simple yet amazingly versatile
textile structure offers endless possibilities for exploration. To
develop a successful collection the knitwear designer must design
both fabric and garment, employing a range of creative and
technical skills. Written for fashion, textile and knitwear design
students and young professional designers, Fashion Knitwear Design
provides advice on the diverse skills needed to take a knitwear
design from initial idea to finished product. The entire design
process is covered, including research and concept development,
fabric and garment design development, pattern cutting and garment
construction. Chapters on yarns and structures support the reader
to build the technical understanding that underpins any successful
design. Fashion Knitwear Design is written by a team of specialists
who deliver Nottingham Trent University's highly respected fashion
knitwear design courses, including the only undergraduate degree
within the UK to focus solely on the subject.
The Forest Hills Church of Faith is back with Pastor Hugh Hayden,
trying to resolve the mysteries of the past Hugh's mentor, Reverend
Miles Luther O'Steen has always been highly respected...above
reproach But when he is in his sunset years, near death, a day in
his past returns to haunt him. How he wishes he could go back and
undo the damages But his health is failing and time is running out.
Can Hugh and his Christian workers seek out the reason for Miles'
spiritual grief? Can the past be revisited? Is it too late? At
least three generations are paying the price But God is an awesome
God...will He restore the peace of a dying man or must Miles pay
the price for taking his own direction and getting ahead of God? In
this third book of the Forest Hills series, it is evident that no
one is perfect and even the wisest and most prudent Christian is
sometimes brought to their knees as they join forces to do
spiritual battle for the children of God.
Popular Pamphlets On World Problems, Number 1.
The holiday season has come to the Forest Hills Church of Faith.
But Pastor Hugh Hayden is worried that with all the hustle and
bustle of the festivities, the Christ Child's birth may be
overlooked... until two mischievous little boys learn a valuable
lesson about love to share with others who have missed the "Child"
in their own hearts.
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