{"product_id":"art-court-of-james-vi-i-paperback","title":"Art \u0026 Court of James VI \u0026 I - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLiz Louis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCatriona Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dazzling selection of art, jewellery, clothing and objects that reflects the dynamic court of James VI \u0026amp; I.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJames VI \u0026amp; I, the only child of Mary, Queen of Scots, has often been overshadowed by the dramatic lives of his mother and son, Charles I. This book seeks to redress the balance by centering the first monarch to reign over both Scotland and England and uncovering the artistic treasures created during his extraordinary reign. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe cultural riches of James's court are showcased, revealing his diverse roles as ruler, scholar, politician, father and patron of the arts. His court's passion for jewelry and fine clothes is illustrated in the vivid portraits and miniatures by John de Critz and Nicholas Hilliard - just two of many artists and craftspeople who thrived in its artistic and intellectual climate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFive richly illustrated chapters demonstrate James's impact on early modern Britain, while reconsidering the reputation of a king traditionally presented as preferring hunting and drinking to the duties of daily governance. Packed with exquisite art works and sumptuous objects, this book brings James's court vividly to life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Kate Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Curator of Portraiture at the National Galleries of Scotland. \u003cb\u003e Liz Louis\u003c\/b\u003e is Curator of Portraiture at the National Galleries of Scotland. \u003cb\u003eCatriona Murray\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer in History of Art at Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh. \u003cb\u003e Jemma Field\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Director of Research at the Yale Center for British Art. \u003cb\u003e Anna Groundwater\u003c\/b\u003e is Principal Curator of Renaissance and Early Modern History at the National Museum of Scotland. \u003cb\u003e Karen Hearn\u003c\/b\u003e is Honorary Professor, Department of English Language and Literature at University College London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 10.39 x 9.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52644515447091,"sku":"9781911054702","price":50.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/a630HR_2Gu9781911054702.webp?v=1762415675","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/art-court-of-james-vi-i-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}