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