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Baroque Self-Invention and Historical Truth: Hercules at the Crossroads (Studies in European Cultural Transition)

Christopher Braider

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Description:In his monumental study, Christopher Braider explores the dialectical contest between history and truth that defines the period of cultural transition called the 'baroque'. For example, Annibale Carracci's portrayal of the Stoic legend of Hercules at the Crossroads departs from earlier, more static representations that depict an emblematic demigod who has already rejected the fallen path of worldly Pleasure for the upward road of heroic Virtue. Braider argues that, in breaking with tradition in order to portray a tragic soliloquist whose dominant trait is agonized indecision, Carracci joins other baroque artists, poets and philosophers in rehearsing the historical dilemma of choice itself.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Baroque Self-Invention and Historical Truth: Hercules at the Crossroads (Studies in European Cultural Transition). To get started finding Baroque Self-Invention and Historical Truth: Hercules at the Crossroads (Studies in European Cultural Transition), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: In his monumental study, Christopher Braider explores the dialectical contest between history and truth that defines the period of cultural transition called the 'baroque'. For example, Annibale Carracci's portrayal of the Stoic legend of Hercules at the Crossroads departs from earlier, more static representations that depict an emblematic demigod who has already rejected the fallen path of worldly Pleasure for the upward road of heroic Virtue. Braider argues that, in breaking with tradition in order to portray a tragic soliloquist whose dominant trait is agonized indecision, Carracci joins other baroque artists, poets and philosophers in rehearsing the historical dilemma of choice itself.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Baroque Self-Invention and Historical Truth: Hercules at the Crossroads (Studies in European Cultural Transition). To get started finding Baroque Self-Invention and Historical Truth: Hercules at the Crossroads (Studies in European Cultural Transition), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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