In recent years; there has been an increasing interest in Early Modern Festivals. These spectacles articulated the self-image of ruling elites and played out the tensions of the diverse social strata. Responding to the growing academic interest in festivals this volume focuses on the early modern Iberian world; in particular the spectacles staged by and for the Spanish Habsburgs. The study of early modern Iberian festival culture in Europe and the wider world is surprisingly limited compared to the published works devoted to other kingdoms at the time. There is a clear need for scholarly publications to examine festivals as a vehicle for the presence of Spanish culture beyond territorial boundaries. The present books responds to this shortcoming. Festivals and ceremonials played a major role in the Spanish world; through them local identities as well as a common Spanish culture made their presence manifest within and beyond the peninsula through ephemeral displays; music and print. Local communities often conflated their symbols of identity with religious images and representations of the Spanish monarchy. The festivals (fiestas in Spanish) materialized the presence of the Spanish diaspora in other European realms. Royal funerals and proclamations served to establish kingly presence in distant and not so distant lands. The socio-political; religious and cultural nuances that were an intrinsic part of the territories of the empire were magnified and celebrated in the Spanish festivals in Europe; Iberia and overseas viceroyalties. Following a foreword and an introduction the remaining 12 chapters are divided up into four sections. The first explores Habsburg Visual culture at court and its relationship with the creation of a language of triumph and the use of tapestries in festivals. The second part examines triumphal entries in Madrid; Lisbon; Cremona; Milan; Pavia and the New World; the third deals with the relationship between religion and the empire through the examination of royal funerals; hagiography and calendric celebrations. The fourth part of the book explores cultural; artistic and musical exchange in Naples and Rome. Taken together these essays contribute further to our growing appreciation of the importance of early-modern festival culture in general; and their significance in the world of the Spanish Habsburgs in particular.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great artistry at workBy SCIntrigued by Ramiro Gomez artwork. author and passionate David Hockney fan. Lawrence Weschler spent some time with the young artist. delving deeper into his psyche and what it is that drives him to create. Starting out with an interview in the NY Times. it turned into a full-fledged art book.Ramiro Gomez appropriates art from masters like David Hockney. Jeff Koons and Diego Velaacute;zquez. and adds his own twist by replacing or adding the (mostly) latino household workers of the affluent rich. Born in a household of Mexican immigrant parents and drawing from his own experiences. Gomez knows all too well the differences between the elite and the workforce that serves them. With his works he brings to light the contrasts between these two worlds. (images 2 and 3)For other works. cardboard is the medium. out of which he creates human-sized cutouts. and which are then given a space of their own in the real world. (image 4)What I particularly liked are his magazine creations. Tearing out regular ads in magazines or newspapers. in these too. he offsets again the lives of the workers against their luxurious working environments. (images 5 and 6)Weschler manages to perfectly capture the artist. Gomez comes over as a very humble guy. He is curious and driven. He is not one to demand attention to his artistry. But he doesnt need to. With the talent he has. it will automatically come to him.(image 1) Ramiro Gomez with his cardboard cutouts/credit: Damon Casarez for The New York Timesother image credits: Ramiro Gomez (from his Facebook page)(image 2) Hockneys "American Collectors. Fred and Marcia Weisman". 1968(image 3) Gomezs "American Gardeners". 2014(image 4) cardboard as medium(image 5) "Marias paycheck". 9 x 11 in. Acrylic and ink on magazine. 2014(image 6) "Isadoras reflection" 9" x 11". Acrylic on magazine. 2014Review copy supplied by publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a rating and/or review.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Invisibles VisibleBy writeoncindyAn artists brilliant look into an ignored segment of society. which is essential to keeping another part of society existing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love Ramiro Gomezs eye and his ability to engage his ...By Michelle R. NasserThis book and this art are phenomenal! I love Ramiro Gomezs eye and his ability to engage his viewers by pointing out the most obvious. Weschler will make you fall in love with him too.
