ISBN:
9004305181
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9789004305182
,
9789004305267
Language:
English
Pages:
XIII, 348 Seiten
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Illustrationen
Year of publication:
2016
Series Statement:
Mediterranean art histories volume 2
Series Statement:
Mediterranean art histories
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Iafrate, Allegra, 1985 - The wandering throne of Solomon
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Iafrate, Allegra, 1985 - The wandering throne of Solomon
DDC:
949.50
Keywords:
Solomon
;
Solomon In literature
;
Thrones in the Bible
;
Kings and rulers in literature
;
Art objects Psychological aspects
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Civilization, Medieval
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Mediterranean Region Civilization
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Salomo Israel, König
;
Mittelmeerraum
;
Judentum
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Christentum
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Islam
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Insignien
;
Kunsthandel
;
Kunstraub
;
Geschichte 900-1300
Abstract:
In 'The wandering throne of Solomon: Objects and tales of kingship in the medieval Mediterranean' Allegra Iafrate analyzes the circulation of artifacts and literary traditions related to king Solomon, particularly among Christians, Jews and Muslims, from the 10th to the 13th century.00The author shows how written sources and objects of striking visual impact interact and describes the efforts to match the literary echoes of past wonders with new mirabilia. Using the throne of Solomon as a case-study, she evokes a context where Jewish rabbis, Byzantine rulers, Muslim ambassadors, Christian sovereigns and bishops all seem to share a common imagery in art, technology and kingship
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction : A King of Small ThingsThe Solomonic Throne in Constantinople -- The Throne of the Rabbis -- The Throne of Solomon between Arabic and Persian Sources -- The Throne of Solomon in the Christian West -- A Literary Abode for the Throne.
