Icons of Irishness from the Middle Ages to the modern world / Maggie M. Williams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, Maggie M.

Series:

New Middle Ages (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))

The New Middle Ages

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National characteristics, Irish.

Irish--Ethnic identity.

Irish.

Cultural property.

Civilization.

Ireland--Civilization--Medieval influences.

Ireland.

Ireland--Civilization--Celtic influences.

Signs and symbols--Ireland.

Signs and symbols.

Cultural property--Ireland.

Physical Description:

xiv, 207 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.

Summary:

From majestic 'Celtic' crosses to elaborate knotwork designs, visual symbols of Irish identity abound in contemporary culture. In jewelry, souvenirs, tattoos, and even graphic novels or massive public murals, Irishness is depicted in its most medieval garb. Looking back to a mythical past, such images conjure up ancient realms of mystical druids, warrior Celts, and pious Christian monks. Icons of Irishness offers a commentary on the blending of pasts and presents that finds permanent visualization in these contemporary signs of Irish cultural identity. Maggie Williams considers both scholarly and popular perspectives, exploring the spaces where Irish modernity meets its 'Celtic' past. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction: Icons of Irishness

Visualizing antiquity

Classifying taste

Meet me at the fair

Keepsakes and souvenirs

Proclaiming independence, expressing solidarity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780230103207

0230103200

OCLC:

773278531