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Cabinets of Curiosities

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Cabinets of Curiosities

"Bound to entertain anyone who is intellectually curious, and serve as a source of inspiration for interior decorators and contemporary artists."â‚¬â€¢Antiques and the Arts
Unicornsâ‚¬ horns, mermaidsâ‚¬ skeletons, stuffed and preserved animals and plants, work in precious metals, clocks, scientific instruments, celestial globes . . . all knowledge, the whole cosmos arranged on shelves. Such were the cabinets of curiosities of the seventeenth century, the last period of history when man could aspire to know everything.

Who were the collectors? They were archdukes and kingsâ‚¬â€¢the Emperor Rudolf II was the prince of all collectorsâ‚¬â€¢rich merchants and scholars, and their collections ranged from a single crowded room to whole palatial suites. Patrick Maurie`s traces the amazing history of these â‚¬Å“rooms of wondersâ‚¬Â in this ingeniously erudite survey. Not many of the rooms survive, though there are pictorial records, but their contents still exist and are among the treasures of museums all over the world. 139 full-color and 133 black-and-white illustrations
Country USA
Brand THAMES & HUDSON LTD
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780500515945
ReleaseDate 2011-10-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 8601405878281

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