Sex, Gender and Sexuality in Renaissance Italy

Book Details

• Author: Jacqueline Murray

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Import

• Number of Pages: 280

• Release Date: 31st January 2019

• ISBN: 9781138542457

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.0 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

Sex, Gender and Sexuality in Renaissance Italy by Jacqueline Murray offers a compelling and interdisciplinary exploration of the roles and dynamics of sex and gender in Italy from 1300 to 1700. Drawing on recent scholarship, this volume highlights innovative approaches to understanding these crucial aspects of Renaissance society, emphasizing the intersections of law, religion, politics, and culture.

The book is divided into three sections that work together to provide a comprehensive view of the influence of sex and gender throughout Renaissance Italy:

1. Part I: Sex, Order, and Disorder – This section examines the legal and religious aspects of sexual relationships, including marital dynamics, violence, and societal views on sexual order.

2. Part II: Sense and Sensuality in Sex and Gender – Focused on the senses and emotions, this part considers how gendered experiences of sensation and emotion shaped Renaissance identities and interactions.

3. Part III: Visualizing Sexuality in Word and Image – Analyzing gender, sexuality, and erotica in the art and literature of the time, this section reveals how sexuality was portrayed and perceived through visual and literary representations.

Featuring contributions from twelve scholars across history, literature, art history, and philosophy, this volume brings together textual and visual sources to explore the vibrant and complex world of Renaissance sex and gender. It is an ideal resource for students and scholars interested in Renaissance Italy, early modern gender studies, and the history of sexuality.