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Global Interests

In this radical and wide-ranging reassessment of Renaissance art, Jerry Brotton and Lisa Jardine examine the ways in which European culture came to define itself culturally and aesthetically in the years 1450 to 1550. Looking outwards for confirmation of who they were and of what defined them as civilized`, Europeans encountered the returning gaze of what we now call the East, in particular the powerful Ottoman Empire of Mehmed the Conqueror and Suleyman the Magnificent. ”Global Interests” explores these historical interactions by offering new and exciting accounts of three often neglected art objects: portrait medals, tapestries and equestrian art. The portability of medals and tapestries, and the transportability of, and esteem accorded to, pure-bred Eastern horses made them
frequently exchanged objects, and, as such, highly revealing of the cultural currents flowing between Occident and Orient. The authors provide fascinating new responses to some of the most iconic paintings of the period, including the work of Pisanello, Leonardo, Durer, Holbein and Titian.”Global Interests” also offers a timely reassessment of the development of European imperialism, focusing on the Habsburg Empire of Charles V, and concludes with a consideration of the impact this history continues to have upon contemporary perceptions of European culture and ethnic identity.
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In this radical & wide-ranging reassessment of Renaissance art, Jerry Brotton & Lisa Jardine examine the ways in which European culture came to define itself culturally & aesthetically in the years 1450 to 1550. Looking outwards for confirmation of who they were & of what defined them as civilized`, Europeans encountered the returning gaze of what we now call the East, in particular the powerful Ottoman Empire of Mehmed the Conqueror & Suleyman the Magnificent. ” Global Interests” explores these historical interactions by offering new & exciting accounts of three often neglected art objects: portrait medals, tapestries & equestrian art. The portability of medals & tapestries, & the transportability of, & esteem accorded to, pure-bred Eastern horses made them frequently exchanged objects, &, as such, highly revealing of the cultural currents flowing between Occident & Orient. The authors provide fascinating new responses to some of the most iconic paintings of the period, including the work of Pisanello, Leonardo, Durer, Holbein & Titian.” Global Interests” also offers a timely reassessment of the development of European imperialism, focusing on the Habsburg Empire of Charles V, & concludes with a consideration of the impact this history continues to have upon contemporary perceptions of European culture & ethnic identity.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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