Spectacle, rhetoric and power. the triumphal entry of prince philip of spain into antwerp: 11 - Brossura

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Bussels, Stijn

 
9789042034716: Spectacle, rhetoric and power. the triumphal entry of prince philip of spain into antwerp: 11
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ISBN 10: 9042034718 ISBN 13: 9789042034716
Casa editrice: RODOPI, 2012

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In 1549, Prince Philip of Spain made his entry into Antwerp together with his father, Emperor Charles V. For this occasion the rich city of commerce was transformed into a large theatrical space with triumphal arches and tableaux vivants as stage settings. The citizens and the princes acted as actors in a splendid parade, a battle array of four thousand participants, impressive tournaments and a huge firework display. This resulted in one of the most expensive and impressive festivities of the early modern period. The organizing municipality drew on various theatrical genres in an effort to bring about a renewal in the existing power relations between the Habsburg rulers and themselves, as well as the relations of the rulers with the population. Exactly how the city and the monarch were depicted was illustrative of the precious balance of power between the Habsburgs and the city fathers and of both parties toward their respective subjects. How these power relations were precisely staged in Antwerp is studied in this book.

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Editore
RODOPI
Data di pubblicazione
2012
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
9042034718
ISBN 13 
9789042034716
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
258
Contatto del produttore
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Persona responsabile
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