Early Modern Supernatural

Jane P. Davidson

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Altri dati

Formato:
Hardback
Editore:
ABC-CLIO
Anno di pubblicazione
2012
Lingua:
Inglese
Pagine:
240
Dimensioni:
235 X 155
Codice EAN:
9780313393433
Generi:
History, Ancient History & Civilisation History, Europe History, Social & Economic History Religion, Alternative Beliefs Mind, Body & Spirit, Alternetive Beliefs Literature & Fiction, Literature & Criticism
Altre informazioni:
illustrations
Prezzo di copertina:
$ 60,00

I contenuti

The dark side of early modern European culture could be deemed equal in historical significance to Christianity based on the hundreds of books that were printed about the topic between 1400 and 1700. Famous writers and artists like William Shakespeare and Albrecht Durer depicted the dark side in their work, and some of the first printed books in Europe were about witches. The pervasive representation of these monsters and apparitions in period literature, folklore, and art clearly reflects their power to inspire fear and superstition, but also demonstrates how integral they were to early modern European culture. This unique book addresses topics of the supernatural within the context of the early modern period in Europe, covering mythical entities such as devils, witches, ghosts, poltergeists, and werewolves in detail and examining how they fit in with the emerging new scientific method of the time. This unique combination of cultural studies for the period is ideal for undergraduate students and general readers.

L'Autore

Jane P. Davidson, PhD, is professor of history of art at the University of Nevada, Reno, NV. She earned her doctorate in history of art and also holds a graduate degree in United States history. She is the author of numerous articles and books on Flemish 17th century painting, the history of paleontology, and the history of witchcraft iconography in art. Her published works include A History of Paleontology Illustration; The Bone Sharp: The Life of Edward Drinker Cope; The Witch in Northern European Art 1470-1750; and David Teniers the Younger.