A Collection of Emblemes
Author : George Wither
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,68 MB
Release : 1968
Category : Emblems
ISBN :
A Book of Emblems
Author : Andrea Alciati
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 34,49 MB
Release : 2004-07-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 0786418079
Book Description
Andrea Alciati's Emblematum Liber was an essential work for every writer, artist and scholar in post-medieval Europe. First published in 1531, this illustrated book was a collection of emblems, each consisting of a motto or proverb, a typically enigmatic illustration, and a short explanation. Most of the emblems had symbolic and moral applications. Scholars depended on Alciati's book to interpret contemporary art and literature, while writers and artists turned to it to invest their work with an understood didactic sense. This new edition of the Emblematum Liber includes the original Latin texts, highly readable English translations, and the illustrations belonging to each of the 212 emblems. The editor's introduction explains both the importance and the cultural contexts of Alciati's book, as well as its innumerable artistic applications. For instance, close study of the emblems reveals--to cite only two examples--why statues of lions are traditionally placed before government buildings, and what underlying political message was conveyed by innumerable equestrian portraits during the Baroque era. The collection includes as an appendix the formerly suppressed emblem, "Adversus Naturam Peccantes," accompanied by a translation of the learned commentary applied to it by Johann Thuilius in 1612. An extensive bibliography points the student to scholarly research specifically dealing with artistic applications of Alciati's emblems. Altogether, this new edition of Alciati's seminal work is an essential tool for modern students of the liberal arts.
Emblemes
Author : Francis Quarles
Publisher :
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 17,18 MB
Release : 1660
Category : Emblem books
ISBN :
Book Description
A Choice of Emblemes
Author : Geffrey Whitney
Publisher : Georg Olms Verlag
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 34,31 MB
Release : 1971
Category :
ISBN : 9783487402116
Book Description
The Invention of the Emblem Book and the Transmission of Knowledge, ca. 1510–1610
Author : Karl A.E. Enenkel
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 26,87 MB
Release : 2019-02-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9004387250
Book Description
This study reexamines the invention of the emblem book and discusses the novel textual and pictorial means that applied to the task of transmitting knowledge. It offers a fresh analysis of Alciato’s Emblematum liber, focusing on his poetics of the emblem, and on how he actually construed emblems. It demonstrates that the “father of emblematics” had vernacular forebears, most importantly Johann von Schwarzenberg who composed two illustrated emblem books between 1510 and 1520. The study sheds light on the early development of the Latin emblem book 1531–1610, with special emphasis on the invention of the emblematic commentary, on natural history, and on advanced methods of conveying emblematic knowledge, from Junius to Vaenius.
Emblemata Sacra
Author : Ralph Dekoninck (Historien de l'art.)
Publisher : St. Joseph's University Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 43,2 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Art
ISBN :
Book Description
"This volume includes the late Elisabeth Stopp's previously unpublished study of La vie symbolique du bienheureux Francois de Sales (1664) of Adrien Gambart (1660-68), an introductory essay by Agnes Guiderdoni-Brusle that updates and amplifies Stopp's work, and a facsimile of Gambart's emblem book. This book was inspired by the life and writings of St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), and written for the Sisters of the Visitation monastery of Faubourg Saint-Jacques in Paris, where Gambart, a Vincentian priest, served as chaplain for over thirty years. It was published in preparation for Francis's canonization in 1665." "Stopp's study offers an English translation of the key observations made by Gambart about each of the fifty-two emblems, while the facsimile makes available Gambarts original French text. Moreover, the facsimile is reproduced in color in order to convey the tonal richness of the original emblems."--BOOK JACKET.
Iconologia, Or, Moral Emblems
Author : Cesare Ripa
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 25,83 MB
Release : 2018-11-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780353212121
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Moral Emblems with Aphorisms, Adages, and Proverbs, of All Ages and Nations
Author : Jacob Cats
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 27,1 MB
Release : 1860
Category : Emblems
ISBN :
Book Description
A Collection of Emblemes, Ancient and Moderne
Author : George Wither
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 27,65 MB
Release : 2018-04-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3732662829
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: A Collection of Emblemes, Ancient and Moderne by George Wither
Curse of the Night Witch
Author : Alex Aster
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 26,10 MB
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1492697214
Book Description
From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced middle grade series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends. A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it. Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power. The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch. With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline. You'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for: Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
