Anna of Denmark

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Anna of Denmark

The material and visual culture of the Stuart courts, 1589–1619

Biography: royalty Material culture History and Archaeology

Author: Jemma Field

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Collection: Studies in Design and Material Culture

Language: English

Published by: Manchester University Press

Published on: 11th June 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 3 Mb

ISBN: 9781526142504


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.

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