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Book Synopsis: In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, German clockwork automata were collected, displayed, and given as gifts throughout the Holy Roman, Ottoman, and Mughal Empires. In Animating Empire, Jessica Keating recounts the lost history of six such objects and reveals the religious, social, and political meaning they held.
The intricate gilt, silver, enameled, and bejeweled clockwork automata, almost exclusively crafted in the city of Augsburg, represented a variety of subjects in motion, from religious figures to animals. Their movements were driven by gears, wheels, and springs painstakingly assembled by clockmakers. Typically wound up and activated by someone in a position of power, these objects and the theological and political arguments they made were highly valued by German-speaking nobility. They were often given as gifts and as tribute payment, and they played remarkable roles in the Holy Roman Empire, particularly with regard to courtly notions about the important early modern issues of universal Christian monarchy, the Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, the encroachment of the Ottoman Empire, and global trade.
Demonstrating how automata produced in the Holy Roman Empire spoke to a convergence of historical, religious, and political circumstances, Animating Empire is a fascinating analysis of the animation of inanimate matter in the early modern period. It will appeal especially to art historians and historians of early modern Europe.
E-book editions have been made possible through support of the Art History Publication Initiative (AHPI), a collaborative grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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Discover the captivating world of German clockwork automata with Animating Empire: Automata, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Early Modern World. Delve into the lost history of these exquisite objects as Jessica Keating uncovers their religious, social, and political significance. Crafted in Augsburg, these intricate automata represented religious figures and animals, their movements powered by gears, wheels, and springs. Experience the fascinating intersection of historical, religious, and political circumstances through the mesmerizing animation of inanimate matter in the early modern period.
Step into the world of German-speaking nobility as you explore the cultural value of these ornate clockwork automata. Highly coveted and often gifted or used as tribute payment, these objects held immense theological and political weight. From illustrating concepts of universal Christian monarchy to grappling with the Reformation, Counter-Reformation, and the encroachment of the Ottoman Empire, the automata played a remarkable role in shaping the Holy Roman Empire. Embark on a journey through time and witness the influence of these mechanical marvels on courtly notions and global trade.
Animating Empire offers a unique perspective on the interaction between art, history, and early modern Europe. Immerse yourself in the pages of this enthralling book, which brings to life the intricate craftsmanship of the automata and their impact on the cultural landscape. Art historians and historians alike will find themselves captivated by the rich historical context and the fascinating interplay between religion, politics, and technology. Uncover the hidden stories behind these masterpieces and gain a deeper understanding of the early modern world.
Don't miss out on this captivating exploration of German clockwork automata. Immerse yourself in the pages of Animating Empire and uncover the lost history of these remarkable objects. Take a journey through time and discover their religious, social, and political significance. Get your copy of Animating Empire today and embark on a fascinating adventure into the early modern world. Get your copy now!
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