Early modern court culture
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Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Illustrations List of Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction Part I People and political structures: Connecting power Chapter 1 Monarchs: Kings and queens regnant, sovereign princes and popes Chapter 2 Consorts and court ladies Chapter 3 Wider kinship networks Chapter 4 Courtiers, ministers and favourites Chapter 5 Confessors Chapter 6 Aristocrats and nobles Chapter 7 Diplomats Part II Place and space: Negotiating the court Chapter 8 Access Chapter 9 Princely residences Chapter 10 Gardens Part III Ceremonial and ritual: Observing tradition Chapter 11 Religious rituals and the liturgical calendar Chapter 12 Births Chapter 13 Marriages Chapter 14 Coronations Chapter 15 Receptions: Triumphal entries, ambassadorial receptions and banquets Chapter 16 Funerals Part IV Visual and material culture: Furnishing the palace Chapter 17 Metalwork Chapter 18 Tapestry Chapter 19 Upholstered furnishings, cabinet work and gilt furniture Chapter 20 Portraiture Chapter 21 Display Chapter 22 Porcelain rooms Part V Material culture: Dressing the body Chapter 23 Jewellery Chapter 24 Male dress Chapter 25 Female dress Chapter 26 Beauty Chapter 27 Scent Part VI Entertainment and knowledge: Performing authority Chapter 28 Science Chapter 29 Theatre and opera Chapter 30 Dance Chapter 31 Literature Chapter 32 Music Chapter 33 Tournaments and hunting Chapter 34 Food and dining Chapter 35 Games, jesters and jokes Index
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