Prague In The Reign Of Rudolph Ii
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Prague In The Reign Of Rudolph Ii
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Author : Eliška Fučíková
language : en
Publisher: Karolinum Press, Charles University
Release Date : 2015
Prague In The Reign Of Rudolph Ii written by Eliška Fučíková and has been published by Karolinum Press, Charles University this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Architecture categories.
"Prague ""in the Reign of Rudolph II"takes readers back to the days of the Habsburg Emperor Rudolph II (1576 1611) when Prague became the metropolis of the Holy Roman Empire, and when the imperial court was a much sought-after milieu for scholars and artists, as well as magicians and adventurers. As the author notes, almost anyone of importance from inside and even outside the empire had to spend some time in Prague if they wanted to make their name. After an introduction in the form of an historical outline, the reader is guided on an engaging and informative stroll through Rudolphine Prague, which to this day remains full of mystery and legend. On this tour through the period and its monuments, including a peek into the famous imperial collection, the reader is guided by Eli ka Fu ikova, an outstanding and internationally reknowned expert on Rudolphine art. Her lively and authoritative account is accompanied by about a hundred colour plates of buildings and historic monuments dating from the late Renaissance, together with other graphic documentation, an index of locations with a map of Rudolphine monuments, and an overview of prominent figures. Compare: http: //www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/rupr/hd_rupr.htm Note: This is the first book in our Prague series, a facelifted sequel to Wittlich s "Art-Nouveau Prague" (Chicago catalog F09). All books in the series will be published first in Czech, then in translation by native English speakers with expertise in the field. Translations into other languages are likely. A pdf of the Czech version attached. "
Rudolf Ii
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Author : Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2025-03-17
Rudolf Ii written by Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-17 with History categories.
A reinterpretation of the Habsburgian ruler’s reign as exemplary rather than reclusive. Rudolf II offers a fresh perspective on the Habsburg ruler, shedding new light on a reign often colored by myths of madness. Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann argues that, contrary to popular belief, Rudolf was not a passive recluse but an engaged monarch, navigating the complexities of state affairs with a moderate hand amid turbulent times. By contextualizing Rudolf’s interests in astrology, alchemy, and magic, this book offers new insights into the emperor’s support for scientific endeavors and his quest for power. Kaufmann also demonstrates that Rudolf’s assembling of the greatest Kunstkammer and painting collection of his time and his patronage of artists were essential elements of Renaissance rulership.
Prague And Beyond
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Author : Kateřina Čapková
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2021-08-06
Prague And Beyond written by Kateřina Čapková and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-06 with History categories.
"A comprehensive history of the Jews of the Bohemian Lands whose goal is to narrate and analyze the Jewish experience in the Bohemian Lands as an integral and inseparable part of the development of Central Europe and its peoples from the sixteenth century to the present day"--
Alchemy And Rudolf Ii
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Alchemy And Rudolf Ii written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with categories.
A Companion To Music At The Habsburg Courts In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2020-09-25
A Companion To Music At The Habsburg Courts In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-25 with History categories.
A Companion to Music at the Habsburgs Courts in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, edited by Andrew H. Weaver, is the first in-depth survey of Habsburg musical patronage over a broad timeframe. Bringing together existing research and drawing upon primary sources, the authors, all established experts, provide overviews of the musical institutions, the functions of music, the styles and genres cultivated, and the historical, political, and cultural contexts for music at the Habsburg courts. The wide geographical scope includes the imperial courts in Vienna and Prague, the royal court in Madrid, the archducal courts in Graz and Innsbruck, and others. This broad view of Habsburg musical activities affirms the dynasty’s unique position in the cultural life of early modern Europe. Contributors are Lawrence Bennett, Charles E. Brewer, Drew Edward Davies, Paula Sutter Fichtner, Alexander J. Fisher, Christine Getz, Beth L. Glixon, Jeffrey Kurtzman, Virginia Christy Lamothe, Honey Meconi, Sara Pecknold, Jonas Pfohl, Pablo L. Rodríguez, Steven Saunders, Herbert Seifert, Louise K. Stein, and Andrew H. Weaver.
Prague In The Reign Of Rudolph Ii Mannerist Art And Architecture In The I
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Author : Eliska Fucikova
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Prague In The Reign Of Rudolph Ii Mannerist Art And Architecture In The I written by Eliska Fucikova and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with categories.
Cosmos And Materiality In Early Modern Prague
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Author : Suzanna Ivanič
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-06-24
Cosmos And Materiality In Early Modern Prague written by Suzanna Ivanič and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-24 with History categories.
Prague in the seventeenth century is known as home to a scintillating imperial court crammed with exotic goods, scientists, and artisans, receiving ambassadors from Persia, and also as a city suffering plagues, riots, and devastating military attacks. But Prague was also the setting for a complex and shifting spiritual world. At the beginning of the century it was a multiconfessional city, but by 1700 it represented one of the most archetypical Catholic cities in Europe. Through a material approach, Cosmos and Materiality pieces together how early modern men and women experienced this transformation on a daily basis. Cosmos and Materiality in Early Modern Prague presents a bold alternative understanding of the history of early modern religion in Central Europe. The history of religion in the early modern period has overwhelmingly been analysed through a confessional lens, but this book shows how Prague's spiritual worlds were embedded in their natural environment and social relations as much if not more than in confessional identity in the seventeenth century. While texts in this period trace emerging discourses around notions of religion, superstition, magic, and what it was to be Catholic or Protestant, a material approach avoids these category mistakes being applied to everyday practice. It is through a rich seam of material evidence in Prague - spoons, glass beakers, and amulets as much as traditional devotional objects like rosaries and garnet encrusted crucifixes - that everyday beliefs, practices, and identities can be recovered.
Sensuous Unity Of Art And Science
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Author : Jaan Valsiner
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2023-02-01
Sensuous Unity Of Art And Science written by Jaan Valsiner and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-01 with Art categories.
The goal of this book is to locate the birth pangs of psychology—the study of the psyche—in in the Renaissance unity of art and science. The historical period 1583-1611 in Prague was a particularly productive for all Europe in its intellectual advancements in art and science. It was facilitated by the special personality of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II who during his reign made Prague the capital of the Empire where the major artists, scientists, architects and alchemists came together in the service of the Emperor and formed a unique context of interdisciplinary synthesis of ideas that enhanced European philosophies, sciences, and arts in the following centuries. While the history of art in and astronomy in the Rudolfine era has been amply covered, the impacts of the intellectual atmosphere of the era on psychology, philosophy, social ideologies, and aesthetics has remained scarcely investigated. The volume includes analyses of history of ideas in psychology, sociology and other social sciences that received the impetus of the political situation of Rudolfine Prague with religious tolerance and decline of the political power of the Holy Roman Empire.
The Story Of Prague
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Author : Francis hrabe Lützow
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-05-19
The Story Of Prague written by Francis hrabe Lützow and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-19 with History categories.
Francis hrabe Lützow's 'The Story of Prague' delves into the rich history and culture of the iconic Czech city. Written in a detailed and engaging style, Lützow explores Prague through its architectural wonders, legendary figures, and tumultuous political past, painting a vivid picture of this enchanting city. The book is not only a historical account but also a literary work that captures the essence of Prague's mystique and charm. Set in the 19th century, 'The Story of Prague' provides readers with a glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing the city's enduring appeal and significance. Lützow's meticulous research and evocative storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Prague's history and cultural heritage. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and travelers alike, offering a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of Europe's most captivating cities.
Prague The Mystical City
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Author : Joseph Wechsberg
language : en
Publisher: Plunkett Lake Press
Release Date : 2023-09-08
Prague The Mystical City written by Joseph Wechsberg and has been published by Plunkett Lake Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-08 with History categories.
There is a strange triality in Prague’s history — Czechs, Germans, Jews; Catholicism, Protestantism, Judaism; rulers, nobles, peasants; Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque. Joseph Wechsberg penetrates Prague’s world to recapture an extraordinary cultural, spiritual, political, artistic and embattled past. Prague was the home of Kafka, Rilke, Neruda and Werfel, of “heretic” Jan Hus, of “Good King (and later Saint) Wenceslas”; the inspiration of Mozart; the mecca of alchemists, astronomers and adventurers; it gave birth to folklore, fantasy and bizarre facts, such as the Golem, a manlike figure of clay that was brought to life by its alleged creator, “High Rabbi” Loew, in the 16th century. She was the first town in Central Europe with paved streets that were regularly cleaned (1340). The Thirty Years’ War began and ended in Prague. And it was here that the Counter-Reformation reached its brutal climax. The city comes alive, from its founder Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor who made Prague the cultural center of Europe; the Hussite Era; the 300 years of Habsburg domination that followed; to the great Republic of humanist-philosopher Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the horrors of Nazi occupation and, finally, the gray realities of communism, and the 1968 “Prague Spring” which began with Dubček, ended with the invasion by the Warsaw Pact troops and Jan Palach‘s self-immolation on January 16, 1969. “Nothing is clear and simple in Prague; everything is enigmatic and complex. The city’s thousand-year-old history is constant flux and reflux, love and hatred, struggle and synthesis, contrast and symbiosis. Princes fight tribal leaders, kings fight the Estates, feudal rulers fight the upcoming bourgeoisie, the city fights the countryside, haves fight the have-nots. More recently, Czechs have fought Czechs. The social struggles have ended with the conversion of former have-nots into haves, and vice versa — but for how long? There are religious struggles throughout the centuries: pagans against Christians, Christians against “heretic” Christians, Utraquists against Jesuits, Christians against Jews... Today Prague is a Czech city but it would be wrong to write the story of Prague as a Czech city, or as a German city, or as a Jewish city. Prague is all three... Prague always was either battlefield or symbiosis... Tolerance was never widespread in this city of cruel passions where the bizarre nomenclature reflects history... The story of Prague depends on who writes it.” — Joseph Wechsberg, Prague: The Mystical City “Joseph Wechsberg... wrote compellingly of [Prague,] this compelling city.” — Henry Kamm, The New York Times “[G]raceful and immaculately styled.” — Kirkus