The essay examines the theme of animal sentiment in the Baroque era by taking a look at some case studies of exotic animals in Rome in the prestigious residences of the nobility. Through their presence, animals changed the perception of their owners not only from a scientific point of view but also enriched their emotional capacity.
Exotica in motion. Monkeys, Giraffes, Hippos, and Other Animals in Early Modern Rome
LOREDANA LORIZZO
2025-01-01
Abstract
The essay examines the theme of animal sentiment in the Baroque era by taking a look at some case studies of exotic animals in Rome in the prestigious residences of the nobility. Through their presence, animals changed the perception of their owners not only from a scientific point of view but also enriched their emotional capacity.File in questo prodotto:
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