Routledge - The Early Modern Italian Domestic Interior Book

Explore the evolution of living spaces through The Early Modern Italian Domestic Interior, 1400-1700. Published by Routledge, this volume provides a detailed look at the material culture found within specific residences during this era. It examines how domestic objects functioned to reflect and shape family values and relationships within the home. While the essays primarily use an art historical approach, the text remains interdisciplinary. It looks at the social impact of household items on various people, including family members of different genders, ages, and social ranks. It also considers how these objects affected visitors to the home. This book is a valuable resource for those studying how the physical environment of the Italian home mediated social life and domesticity throughout the early modern period.