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Horses, Curiosities, and the Culture of Collection at Early Modern Germanic Courts

Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title:Renaissance Quarterly Publication Type:article Authors:Margócsy, Dániel
 Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication: Publication Date:2021 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume:74 Issue:4 Start Page:1210 End Page:1259 Abstract:This article offers a new interpretation of the concept of wonder in early modern Europe by focusing on large collections. It shows that many princely Kunstkammern were located above stables, and argues that the horses downstairs and the curiosities upstairs performed similar roles in the courtly display of power. The size and design of stables shaped how curiosities were exhibited and viewed. These majestic buildings facilitated cursory viewing experiences of the assemblage of a great number of
animals and objects. They did not necessarily encourage the detailed examination of particular and unique exhibits. Descriptors/Keywords: ISBN: URL:https://doi.org/10.1017
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 Annotation:Surveys German collections that were housed above horse stables.