The wandering throne of Solomon : objects and tales of kingship in the Medieval Mediterranean / By Allegra Iafrate.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Iafrate, Allegra, 1985-

Series:

Mediterranean Art Histories 2.

Mediterranean art histories - studies in visual cultures and artistic transfers from late antiquity to the modern period, 2213-3399 ; v. 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thrones in the Bible.

Kings and rulers in literature.

Art objects--Psychological aspects.

Art objects.

Civilization, Medieval.

Mediterranean Region--Civilization.

Mediterranean Region.

Solomon, King of Israel.

Solomon.

Solomon, King of Israel--In literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (362 p.)

Place of Publication:

Boston : Brill, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In The Wandering Throne of Solomon: Objects and Tales of Kingship in the Medieval Mediterranean Allegra Iafrate analyzes the circulation of artifacts and literary traditions related to king Solomon, particularly among Christians, Jews and Muslims, from the 10th to the 13th century. The author shows how written sources and objects of striking visual impact interact and describes the efforts to match the literary echoes of past wonders with new mirabilia . Using the throne of Solomon as a case-study, she evokes a context where Jewish rabbis, Byzantine rulers, Muslim ambassadors, Christian sovereigns and bishops all seem to share a common imagery in art, technology and kingship.

Contents:

Preliminary Material

Introduction

A King of Small Things

The Solomonic Throne in Constantinople

The Throne of the Rabbis

The Throne of Solomon in the Islamic World

The Throne of Solomon in the Christian West

A Literary Abode for the Throne

Appendix: Weather Lore and the Throne of Solomon

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

90-04-30526-2

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004305267 DOI