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Emblems of Mortality;

Emblems of Mortality;

Hawkins, John Sidney
Bewick, John
Holbein, Hans

Paperback

Art HistoryParanormalEuropean Art

ISBN10: 1023439670
ISBN13: 9781023439671
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Explore the enduring fascination with mortality through John S. Hawkins's Emblems of Mortality, a carefully republished collection of early works on the dance of death. This historical text delves into the allegorical representations of death and the fleeting nature of life, as depicted in early modern art.

Emblems of Mortality presents a visual and thematic exploration of mortality through a series of emblems. These symbolic images, accompanied by text, offer a meditation on life, death, and the human condition. The collection provides insight into historical perspectives on the afterlife and the cultural anxieties surrounding mortality.

Perfect for those interested in art history, European art, and the enduring human quest to understand death and the afterlife, this volume offers a glimpse into the artistic and spiritual landscape of a bygone era. Discover the power and beauty of these timeless emblems and reflect on the profound questions they raise about existence itself.

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