Ordering the World: Games in the Architectural Iconography of Stirling Castle, Scotland

Guidicini, Giovanna

Ordering the World: Games in the Architectural Iconography of Stirling Castle, Scotland

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Guidicini, Giovanna (2019) Ordering the World: Games in the Architectural Iconography of Stirling Castle, Scotland. In: Games and Game Playing in European Art and Literature, 16th-17th Centuries. Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam, pp. 221-248. ISBN 9789463728119
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Ordering the World: Games in the Architectural Iconography of Stirling Castle, Scotland

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O'Bryan, Robin

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Guidicini, Giovanna

Abstract:

The iconography of the facades of James V's palace at Stirling Castle is here discussed in the wider context of contemporary European culture. An original interpretation is offered, connecting the statues to the early modern culture of Trionfi in its double meaning of illustrated playing cards and of processional ceremonies. The past-times common at the court at the time, such as educational entertainments, ball games, and hunting, also provide clues to the iconography of the south facade.

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A print copy of this book is available in the GSA library.

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Scotland, Stirling Castle, architecture, iconography, James V, triumphal entries, statues, facades, early modern.

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Mackintosh School of Architecture > History of Architecture & Urban Studies (HAUS)

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15 January 2019

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