Decorating the 'Godly' Household : religious art in post-reformation Britain / Tara Hamling.
Published / Created:
New Haven : Yale University Press for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, 2010.
Physical Description:
xi, 348 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-336) and index.
Contents:
Religious imagery in Britain, c.1400-c.1660 -- Building 'gorgeous' but godly houses -- The spiritualisation of the household -- Decorating the Protestant household -- Images for meditation -- The presence of religious imagery in the godly household -- Conclusion: last judgements.
Subject Terms:
Art in interior decoration -- Great Britain. | Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Great Britain. | Christian art and symbolism -- Great Britain -- Modern period, 1500– | Home -- Great Britain -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. | Protestants -- Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century. | Protestants -- Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century. | Great Britain -- Religious life and customs.