Things on the Move - Dinge unterwegs
Objects in Early Modern Cultural Transfer
- 232 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Exploring the intersections of material culture, this volume examines how early modern objects foster transcultural interactions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It highlights the transformative journeys of these objects, showcasing their role in cultural exchange and knowledge transfer. By analyzing everyday commodities, luxury items, religious artifacts, and documents, the contributions offer insights into the cultural self-understanding shaped by these items. The work aims to enhance the global history narrative through the physical and cultural trajectories of material objects.
