JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kunstkammer: Early modern art and curiosity cabinets in the Holy Roman Empire.

  • Published In: Journal of the History of Collections, 2024, v. 36, n. 2. P. 354 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gschwend, Annemarie Jordan 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the concept of the Kunstkammer, or art chamber, in the Holy Roman Empire during the Renaissance. The Kunstkammer was a collection of diverse objects, including art, natural specimens, and curiosities, that were seen as extensions of the ruler's power and prestige. The article highlights the work of scholars such as Julius von Schlosser and Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann in studying and contextualizing these collections. It also mentions the contributions of Habsburg women to collecting, although the book itself does not delve into this topic. Overall, the article recommends the book "Kunstkammer" by Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann as a valuable resource for understanding the history of collecting in the Renaissance. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the History of Collections. 2024/07, Vol. 36, Issue 2, p354
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0954-6650
  • DOI:10.1093/jhc/fhae001
  • Accession Number:178439343
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