The Uses and Abuses of Gifts in the World of Ferdinando de' Medici (1549-1609)

Autor:	Suzanne B Butters
Rok vydání:	2007
Předmět:	History Literature and Literary Theory Visual Arts and Performing Arts business.industry Political science of religion media_common.quotation_subject Tribute Art Clothing Social position business Relation (history of concept) Humanities Music Classics media_common
Zdroj:	I Tatti Studies in the Italian Renaissance. 11:243-354
ISSN:	2037-6731 0393-5949
DOI:	10.2307/20111827
Popis:	The article examines the gift-giving behavior of Ferdinando de' Medici, an Italian cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church and the Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1581-1609. The use of gifts as diplomatic tools, as religious offerings and as objects of tribute is discussed. A number items given as gifts by de' Medici are described including items of clothing, saddlery and weapons. Other topics include conflicts between religion and politics, social position in relation to gift-giving, and gendered aspects.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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