Justice blindfolded: the historical course of an image
Justice Blindfolded gives an overview of the history of "justice" and its iconography through the centuries. Justice has been portrayed as a woman with scales, or holding a sword, or, since the fifteenth century, with her eyes bandaged. This last symbol contains the idea that justice is bo...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2018]
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Law's picture books; Caviness, Madeline Harrison, 1938-, Women and Jews in the Sachsenspiegel picture-books; Prosperi, Adriano, 1939-, Justice blindfolded; The art of law] (2021) (Schmoeckel, Mathias, 1963 -)
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| Series/Journal: | Catholic Christendom, 1300-1700
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Justitia, Fictitious character
/ Augenbinde (Motif)
/ Art
/ History
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| Further subjects: | B
Justice in art
B Justice (Personification) B ART ; Performance B ART ; Reference |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | Justice Blindfolded gives an overview of the history of "justice" and its iconography through the centuries. Justice has been portrayed as a woman with scales, or holding a sword, or, since the fifteenth century, with her eyes bandaged. This last symbol contains the idea that justice is both impartial and blind, reminding indirectly of the bandaged Christ on the cross, a central figure in the Christian idea of fairness and forgiveness. In this rich and imaginative journey through history and philosophy, Prosperi manages to convey a full account of the ways justice has been described, portrayed and imagined. Translation of Giustizia bendata. Percorsi storici di un'immagine (Einaudi, 2008).-- Scale and sword, eyes and blindfold: the attributes of justice -- Justice, that is to say God -- The blindfold -- Jesus, Barabbas and the good thief -- Justice and grace -- Miracles and salvation -- The divine eye of the law -- Changes in symbols -- The veil of justice and the risks of the limelight. |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index Includes index |
| ISBN: | 9004368671 |