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Luxury Arts of the Renaissance
Author: Marina Belozerskaya
language: en
Publisher: Getty Publications
Release Date: 2005-10-01
Today we associate the Renaissance with painting, sculpture, and architecture—the “major” arts. Yet contemporaries often held the “minor” arts—gem-studded goldwork, richly embellished armor, splendid tapestries and embroideries, music, and ephemeral multi-media spectacles—in much higher esteem. Isabella d’Este, Marchesa of Mantua, was typical of the Italian nobility: she bequeathed to her children precious stone vases mounted in gold, engraved gems, ivories, and antique bronzes and marbles; her favorite ladies-in-waiting, by contrast, received mere paintings. Renaissance patrons and observers extolled finely wrought luxury artifacts for their exquisite craftsmanship and the symbolic capital of their components; paintings and sculptures in modest materials, although discussed by some literati, were of lesser consequence. This book endeavors to return to the mainstream material long marginalized as a result of historical and ideological biases of the intervening centuries. The author analyzes how luxury arts went from being lofty markers of ascendancy and discernment in the Renaissance to being dismissed as “decorative” or “minor” arts—extravagant trinkets of the rich unworthy of the status of Art. Then, by re-examining the objects themselves and their uses in their day, she shows how sumptuous creations constructed the world and taste of Renaissance women and men.
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is a seminal exploration of the relationship between religious beliefs and economic behavior within the framework of Western society. Max Weber examines how Protestant, particularly Calvinist, values contributed to the development of modern capitalism by fostering a spirit of disciplined labor, frugality, and rational organization. Through his analysis, Weber critiques the assumption that capitalism emerged purely from material factors, instead highlighting the profound influence of cultural and religious ideas. Since its publication, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism has been celebrated for its innovative sociological methodology and its interdisciplinary approach, combining economics, history, and theology. Its exploration of universal themes such as the pursuit of purpose, the moral justification of wealth accumulation, and the transformation of religious ethics into secular economic practices has ensured its place as a cornerstone of social science literature. Weber's arguments continue to resonate with scholars, offering timeless insights into the origins and moral foundations of modern economic systems. The work's enduring relevance lies in its ability to illuminate the complex interactions between ideology and material life, and the unintended consequences of religious doctrines on social structures. By examining the intersections of belief, behavior, and institutional development, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism invites readers to reflect on the deeper cultural underpinnings of economic life and the ethical dimensions embedded within systems of production and exchange
English – One Tongue, Many Voices
This is the fully revised and expanded second edition of English - One Tongue, Many Voices, a book by three internationally distinguished English language scholars who tell the fascinating, improbable saga of English in time and space. Chapters trace the history of the language from its obscure beginnings over 1500 years ago as a collection of dialects spoken by marauding, illiterate tribes. They show how the geographical spread of the language in its increasing diversity has made English into an international language of unprecedented range and variety. The authors examine the present state of English as a global language and the problems, pressures and uncertainties of its future, online and offline. They argue that, in spite of the amazing variety and plurality of English, it remains a single language.