Anna of Denmark: The Material and Visual Culture of the Stuart Courts, 1589-1619 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781526142498)

Approaching the Stuart courts through the lens of the queen consort, Anna of Denmark, this study is underpinned by three key themes: translating cultures, female agency and the role of kinship networks and genealogical identity for early modern royal women. Illustrated with a fascinating array of objects and artworks, the book follows a trajectory that begins with Anna's exterior spaces before moving to the interior furnishings of her palaces, the material adornment of the royal body, an examination of Anna's visual persona and a discussion of Anna's performance of extraordinary rituals that follow her life cycle. Underpinned by a wealth of new archival research, the book provides a richer understanding of the breadth of Anna's interests and the meanings generated by her actions, associations and possessions.

Author: Jemma Field
ISBN-10: 152614249X
ISBN-13: 9781526142498
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/11/2020
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.88d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2021