Widowhood and visual culture in early modern europe
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780754607311
Date de publication :
13 mai 2003
Dimensions :
21,9 x 15,3 cm
Poids :
880 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Whereas many studies of early modern widowhood by social, economic and cultural historians have called attention to the often ambiguous, yet also often empowering, experience and position of widows within society, the essays here consider the distinct relationship between ritual and representation.