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Della Dora, Veronica. The mantle of the earth: genealogies of a geographical metaphor / Veronica della Dora. — 1 online resource. — Index. — <URL:http://elib.fa.ru/ebsco/2617197.pdf>.

Record create date: 1/9/2021

Subject: Geography — History.; Metaphor.; Textile fabrics.; Planets — Surfaces.; Textile fabrics.

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Table of Contents

  • Contents
  • Introduction: On Mantles, Maps, and Metaphors
  • Part I: Clothing Creation
    • 1. Mythical Cloaks
    • 2. Biblical and Byzantine Garments
    • 3. Medieval Vernicles
  • Part II: Unveiling Space
    • 4. Renaissance Stage Curtains
    • 5. Drapes, Lights, and Shadows
    • 6. Romantic Veils
  • Part III: The Surfaces of Modernity
    • 7. The Surfaces of Geography
    • 8. Pierced Surfaces and Parted Veils
    • 9. The Green Mantle
  • Part IV: Weaving Worlds
    • 10. Cartographic Embroideries
    • 11. The Digital Skin
  • Epilogue
  • Acknowledgments
  • List of Abbreviations
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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