Spectacle, Spectatorship, and a New Reading of The Nine Heroes Tapestries

Author

Katherine L. Rachlin, CUNY Hunter CollegeFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-15-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Art & Art History

First Advisor

Cynthia Hahn

Second Advisor

Maria Loh

Academic Program Adviser

Maria Pelizzari

Abstract

This theatrical and performative interpretation of The Nine Heroes tapestries (1390–1410) argues for their connection to civic spectacles, courtly rituals, and enactments of the Nine Worthies in medieval performance traditions such as entry ceremonies. Consideration is given to the tapestries’ materiality, mediality, and their visceral impact on viewers.

Recommended Citation

Rachlin, Katherine L., "Spectacle, Spectatorship, and a New Reading of The Nine Heroes Tapestries" (2020). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/597