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The mantle of the earth : genealogies of a geographical metaphor /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Della Dora, Veronica (Author)
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2021.
Subjects:
Geography > History.
Metaphor.
Textile fabrics.
Earth (Planet) > Mantle.
Earth (Planet) > Surface.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • 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.