Beyond the Veil : Revealing the Mystery of Curtains
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
3795439418
ISBN-13
9783795439415
Publisher
Schnell & Steiner GmbH, Verlag
Imprint
Schnell & Steiner GmbH, Verlag
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 30th, 2024
Print length
136 Pages
Weight
836 grams
Dimensions
28.00 x 21.00 x 1.60 cms
Product Classification:
Cultural studiesCultural studies
Ksh 7,050.00
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Beyond the Veil, new perspectives open up: Throughout the centuries, curtains have served as multifaceted elements influencing human perception. Shedding light on the use of curtains in the visual and acoustic realm, international scholars offer new insights into the significance of curtains.
Across cultures and epochs, curtains have influenced human perception, directing attention and framing transitions between spheres. They simultaneously conceal and reveal, captivating the viewers’ imagination and desire. From Antiquity to the modern era, curtains have been integral to staging esteemed persons, venerated objects, and sacred images. Whether in sacred spaces, imperial courts, mobile tents, or domestic settings, curtains serve as performative elements, evoking mystery, heightening expectations, and intensifying the viewing experience. Beyond the visual realm, curtains utilize acoustics to create immersive environments. Through various media and cultural expressions, curtains frame and guide human perception and enrich a collective understanding of history and society. International researchers took an interdisciplinary look at and behind the curtain to reveal new insights.
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