English summary: This study on political iconography examines the continuing afterlife of the equestrian statue as an expression of power. Focussing on the period since the toppling of absolutist monuments, it explores the creation of "democratic" equestrian statues and paintings, their re-modelling during the Restauration, and the automobile as the horse's successor when it comes to symbolizing power. German description: Das barocke Reiterstandbild reprasentierte die Macht des absolutistischen Herrschers, basierend ...
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English summary: This study on political iconography examines the continuing afterlife of the equestrian statue as an expression of power. Focussing on the period since the toppling of absolutist monuments, it explores the creation of "democratic" equestrian statues and paintings, their re-modelling during the Restauration, and the automobile as the horse's successor when it comes to symbolizing power. German description: Das barocke Reiterstandbild reprasentierte die Macht des absolutistischen Herrschers, basierend auf einer Bildtradition, die in die Antike zuruckreicht. Nach der Franzosischen Revolution hatte diese Bildformel ausgedient. Doch dann erlebten die Reiterportrats im burgerlichen Zeitalter eine Umdeutung. Wofur standen Reiterbilder von Mannern und Frauen besonders in der nachrevolutionaren Zeit und in der restaurativen Phase der napoleonischen Herrschaft? Renate Prochno-Schinkel geht den sich wandelnden Bedeutungen nach. Dabei spielt die Kulturgeschichte der Pferde eine wichtige Rolle in diesen Ikonographien der Macht. Und so manches politische Portrat ersetzt seit dem 20. Jahrhundert das Attribut des Pferdes durch das Auto. Untersucht werden skulptierte und gemalte Darstellungen vor allem in Europa und den USA.
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Fine. Text in German. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations. Language: german-In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Text in German. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations. Language: german-In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.