Civic ritual in Renaissance Venice / Edward Muir.

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Muir, Edward, 1946-

Title & Author:

Civic ritual in Renaissance Venice / Edward Muir.

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Description:

xiv, 356 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-342) and index.
Myth and ritual. The myth of Venice -- An inheritance of legend and ritual. An escaped Trojan and a transported evangelist : auspicious beginnings ; A grateful Pope and a dowered bride : imperial prerogatives ; Twelve wooden Marys and a fat Thursday : a serene society -- Government by ritual. A republic of processions ; The ritual occasion ; The paradoxical prince.

Summary:

Myth of Venice - Myth and ritual - Government by ritual - Social relationships - Scuole - Cittadini - The golden book - Festivals in Renaissance Venice - Festival of the twelve Marys - Procession of Redentore - Feast of Saint Justina.

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ISBN:

0591053251
0691053251
9780691053257
0691102007
9780691102009

Subject:

Municipal ceremonial Italy Venice.
Renaissance Italy Venice.
Festivals Italy Venice.
Cérémonial municipal Italie Venise.
Festivals Italie Venise.
Renaissance Italie Venise.
Festivals.
Municipal ceremonial.
Renaissance.
Feesten.
Ceremoniën.
Festivals Venice (Italy).
Venice (Italy) History 1508-1797.
Venise (Italie) Histoire 1508-1797.
Italy Venice.
Italy Venice Government, 742-1797. Ritual aspects

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History.

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Location: Library main 10777
Call No.: GT4852 (PO15656)
Status: Available

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