Making the Renaissance Man

Name: Making the Renaissance Man
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Masculinity in the Courts of Renaissance Italy

By Timothy McCall

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Making the Renaissance Man by Timothy McCall offers an insightful exploration into how masculinity and identity were shaped during the Renaissance period. It delves into the societal forces and cultural narratives that created the ideal of the "Renaissance man" and examines how this ideal influenced art, politics, and personal lives in that era. The book provides an engaging look at the multidisciplinary talents and intellectual pursuits expected of men in this transformative time.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the cultural and historical transformation of men during the Renaissance period. It offers insights into how art, fashion, and politics shaped ideals of masculinity, making it perfect for history enthusiasts interested in how personal identity was crafted during this vibrant era.

An investigation of representations and ideals of manhood in the courts of fifteenth-century Italy.

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Making the Renaissance Man explores the images, objects and experiences that fashioned men and masculinity in the courts of fifteenth-century Italy. Across the peninsula, Italian princes fought each other in fierce battles and spectacular jousts; they seduced mistresses, flaunted splendour in lavish rituals of knighting and demonstrated prowess through the hunt, in ostentatious performances of masculinity and rule.

Hardly frivolous pastimes, these activities were essential displays of privilege and virility; indeed, violence underlay the cultural veneer of the Italian Renaissance. Timothy McCall investigates representations and ideals of manhood and provides a historically grounded and gorgeously illustrated account of how male identity and sexuality proclaimed power, in a century crucial to the formation of early modern Europe.

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Making the Renaissance Man by Timothy McCall is praised for its in-depth exploration of Italian Renaissance court life, revealing a world marked by rivalry, matrimonial politics, and luxury. The book is noted for its vivid portrayal of courtly activities and the role of elite males, alongside insights into the influence of women like Cecilia Gallerani. Through analysis of both art and personal relations, McCall illuminates the ritualistic culture that shaped power structures in cities such as Ferrara and Milan.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789147858

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 103 illustrations, 100 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 280

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Timothy McCall

About the Author

Timothy McCall is associate professor of art history at Villanova University, Philadelphia. He is coeditor of Visual Cultures of Secrecy in Early Modern Europe and the author of Brilliant Bodies: Fashioning Courtly Men in Early Renaissance Italy.