Decorating the 'godly' household : religious art in post-reformation Britain

Publication Data

• Title Decorating the 'godly' household : religious art in post-reformation Britain
• Author Tara Hamling
• Publisher Yale University Press
• Publication date 2010
• Publication location New Haven, Conn.
• Language English

Contents

Religious imagery in Britain, c.1400-c.1660
Building 'gorgeous' but godly houses
The spiritualisation of the household
Decorating the Protestant household
Images for meditation
The presence of religious imagery in the godly household
Conclusion: last judgements.

Topics

• Art in interior decoration :: Great Britain
• Decoration and ornament, Architectural :: Great Britain
• Christian art and symbolism :: Great Britain :: Modern period, 1500-
• Home :: Great Britain :: Religious aspects :: Christianity
• Protestants :: Great Britain :: Social life and customs :: 16th century
• Protestants :: Great Britain :: Social life and customs :: 17th century
• Great Britain :: Religious life and customs
• Great Britain

Decorating the 'godly' household : religious art in post-reformation Britain by Tara Hamling. ISBN 9780300162820. Published by Yale University Press in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.