Margaret of parma the emperor s daughter between power and image /anglais - Couverture rigide

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Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 9464941332 ISBN 13 : 9789464941333

Editeur : Hannibal Books, 2024

Synopsis

The little-known story of Margaret of Parma, governor, art lover and Italian society figure

Daughter of Charles V, Governor of the Netherlands, a society figure in Italy and a passionate art lover and patron: Margaret of Parma (1522–1586) is a fascinating figure who for a long time was neglected by historians. This richly illustrated publication rehabilitates a woman who played a key role in the Habsburg Netherlands and the turbulent sixteenth century.

Who was Margaret of Parma, as a person and as a woman in power? What was life like at court, with its fashion, art, music, festivities and hunting? What were Margaret’s tastes as an art patron? Sixteen specialists from various disciplines restore Margaret of Parma to her rightful place in history.

Publication accompanying the exhibition of the same name at MOU (Museum Oudenaarde) from 21 September 2024 to 5 January 2025.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Katrien Lichtert is art historian, her research focuses on art and culture in the late medieval and early modern Southern Netherlands. She is the author of Adriaen Brouwer – Master of Emotions and The World of Bruegel.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The little-known story of Margaret of Parma, governor, art lover and Italian society figure

Daughter of Charles V, Governor of the Netherlands, a society figure in Italy and a passionate art lover and patron: Margaret of Parma (1522–1586) is a fascinating figure who for a long time was neglected by historians. This richly illustrated publication rehabilitates a woman who played a key role in the Habsburg Netherlands and the turbulent sixteenth century.

Who was Margaret of Parma, as a person and as a woman in power? What was life like at court, with its fashion, art, music, festivities and hunting? What were Margaret’s tastes as an art patron? Sixteen specialists from various disciplines restore Margaret of Parma to her rightful place in history.

Publication accompanying the exhibition of the same name at MOU (Museum Oudenaarde) from 21 September 2024 to 5 January 2025.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hannibal Books
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9464941332
• ISBN 13: 9789464941333
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible