Animale și păsări în reprezentările din ex-libris-uri în armorialele nobiliare
Animals and Birds in Ex-Libris Representations in Noble Armorial Ensigns
Author(s): Clara FuleaSubject(s): History, Cultural history, Visual Arts, History of ideas, Modern Age, Recent History (1900 till today), Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Accent Publisher
Keywords: ex-libris; heraldry; animals; birds; symbols; historical figures; history of books; culture; history of art;
Summary/Abstract: The study “Animals and Birds in Ex-Libris Representations in Noble Armorial Ensigns” explores the use of animal and bird symbols in the heraldry of ex-libris. These distinctive marks were used by nobles to signify ownership of books and other personal belongings. Animal symbols are not limited to heraldic ex-libris but are also found in allegorical images on ex-libris, reflecting the psychological and moral traits of the owners. The text highlights how these symbolic elements, such as the lion, the eagle, or the raven, represented virtues like courage, loyalty, and strength. Additionally, it discusses how the coats of arms were adapted to express both one’s social status and the services rendered to the Crown. The study presents notable examples of royal and noble ex-libris, such as those of Queen Victoria, Tsar Nicholas II, and the Bethlen family, analyzing the meanings of the animals and birds used in these contexts.
Journal: Caiete de Antropologie Istorică
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 45
- Page Range: 68-80
- Page Count: 13
- Language: Romanian
