Symbola Heroica: a history of emblematic judgment and public proof The book surveys how heroic symbols are formed, read, and used to display honor, memory, and moral message. It explains how lemmas, epigraphs, and figures work together to persuade and certify virtue in public life.
Readers will see how Symbola Heroica originated, how scholars frame their authority, and how these emblems appeared in academic and noble contexts. The text describes the rules for interpreting figures, inscriptions, and their accompanying text, balancing art, rhetoric, and tradition.
Ideal for readers curious about emblem literature, intellectual history, and the transmission of classical ideas into later cultures.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history and illustrious family tree of the Carafa dynasty, offering an in-depth exploration of their profound impact on Italian history. The author provides a comprehensive genealogical account of the family, tracing their roots back to the 13th century and highlighting the numerous cardinals, archbishops, and military leaders who have emerged from their lineage. Their influence extended far and wide across the Kingdom of Naples, the Papal States, and beyond, with their contributions shaping the political, religious, and cultural landscape of the era. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the book sheds light on the family's role in key events, such as the Renaissance, the Counter-Reformation, and the power struggles that defined the Italian peninsula. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282671211_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282671211
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282671211
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)