Displaying Art in the Early Modern Period: Exhibiting Practices and Exhibition Spaces

This edited volume explores the events, habits, and spaces that shaped exhibition practices and imagery in the early modern period, reconsidering their interdisciplinary nature and their place in art history. It will be of interest to scholars in art history, museum studies, exhibition history, and architectural history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 23 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited volume delves into the multifaceted aspects that shaped exhibition practices and the visual landscape of exhibition spaces during the early modern period. From the grandeur of aesthetic promenades within noble palaces to the performative essence of religious apparatus, it reconsiders a range of events, habits, and spaces that played pivotal roles in defining these practices. The contributors encourage cross-disciplinary connections between art history, exhibition studies, and architectural history, exploring micro-histories and long-term transformations to unveil fresh perspectives on the study of these pioneering exhibition-making endeavors. By delving into the untapped realm of the interdisciplinary nature of exhibition spaces and their historical significance, the book aims to unravel the profound impact that these spaces have had on art throughout history. This volume will appeal to scholars engaged in art history, museum studies, exhibition history, and architectural history, offering valuable insights into the evolving nature of exhibition practices and the architectural frameworks that supported them.

Weight: 489g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032202884