Last Knight: The Art, Armor, and Ambitions of Maximilian I

Pierre TerjanianYale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑1588396747

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Last Knight: The Art, Armor, and Ambitions of Maximilian I

Pierre TerjanianYale University Press

ISBN-10: 1588396746 · ISBN-13: 978‑1588396747 · 2019

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This volume examines the multifaceted legacy of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, focusing on his strategic use of armor and art to cultivate his public image. Through a scholarly analysis of exquisite metalwork and courtly commissions, the text illustrates how Maximilian utilized the aesthetics of chivalry to solidify his political authority and dynastic ambitions during the Northern Renaissance.

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Publisher: Yale University Press
2019
Pages: 352Language: English

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Author: Pierre Terjanian

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Inferred: ChivalryInferred: Imperial PatronageInferred: Medieval ArmorInferred: Northern RenaissanceInferred: RenaissanceInferred: Maximilian I

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