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OverviewThe Darnley jewel, a masterpiece of the goldsmith's art on display at Edinburgh's Holyrood Palace, has been deemed a love token, but has also been labelled an emblem of political ambition. Taking the shape of a heart, the jewel was produced at a moment (1565-75) when such objects worn by courtiers were a primary means of asserting status and proclaiming allegiances. With a deep medieval history - originally the fleshly power centre of the human body, the seat of the soul, and place of memory and emotion - the heart has many aspects to offer. This book shows how the understanding of the heart changed during the Middle Ages, from spiritual locus of the body, to source of devotion to country, and finally, to the font of love and sentimentality. AUTHOR: Cynthia Hahn is Professor of Medieval Art at The Graduate Centre at The City University of New York (CUNY). 20 colour images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cynthia HahnPublisher: National Galleries of Scotland Imprint: National Galleries of Scotland ISBN: 9781911054375ISBN 10: 1911054376 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 10 February 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCynthia Hahn is Professor of Medieval Art at The Graduate Centre at The City University of New York (CUNY). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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