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Art & court of James VI & I / Kate Anderson ; with Catriona Murray, Jemma Field, Anna Groundwater, Karen Hearn and Liz Louis.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Anderson, Kate (Senior curator), Author.
- Murray, Catriona, Author.
- Field, Jemma, Author.
- Groundwater, Anna, Author.
- Hearn, Karen, Author.
- Louis, Liz, Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- James I, King of England, 1566-1625--Exhibitions.
- James.
- Art--Great Britain--17th century--Exhibitions.
- Art.
- Great Britain--Court and courtiers--History--17th century--Exhibitions.
- Great Britain.
- Genre:
- exhibition catalogs.
- Exhibition catalogs.
- Physical Description:
- 158 pages : illustrations (colour), map, portraits ; 27 cm
- Other Title:
- Art and court of James VI and I.
- Place of Publication:
- Edinburgh : National Galleries of Scotland, [2025]
- Summary:
- "James VI & I, the only child of Mary, Queen of Scots, has often been overshadowed by the dramatic lives of his mother and son, Charles I. This book seeks to redress the balance by centering the first monarch to reign over both Scotland and England and uncovering the artistic treasures created during his extraordinary reign. The cultural riches of James's court are showcased, revealing his diverse roles as ruler, scholar, politician, father and patron of the arts. His court's passion for jewellery and fine clothes is illustrated in the vivid portraits and miniatures by John de Critz and Nicholas Hilliard - just two of many artists and craftspeople who thrived in its artistic and intellectual climate. Five richly illustrated chapters demonstrate James's impact on early modern Britain, while reconsidering the reputation of a king traditionally presented as preferring hunting and drinking to the duties of daily governance. Packed with exquisite art works and sumptuous objects, this book brings James's court vividly to life."-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- introduction / Kate Anderson
- James VI & I and the pageantry of fatherhood / Catriona Murray
- Dressing the Stuart court / Jemma Field
- Writing monarchy, union, fatherhood and tobacco / Anna Groundwater
- Painters and Scottish patrons ath the London court of James VI & I, 1603-25 / Karen Hearn
- Catalogue / Kate Anderson & Liz Louis.
- Notes:
- Published on the occasion of an exhibition held at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, Edinburgh, April 26-September 14, 2025.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-153) and index.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 153) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781911054702
- 1911054708
- OCLC:
- 1517975752
- Publisher Number:
- CIPO000212836
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