The Edible Monument - The Art of Food for Festivals

Marcia Reed

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English

Getty Publications
01 October 2015

Pageants, parades, festivals; European history; Cookery, food & drink

Series: Getty Publications - (Yale)

The Edible Monument considers the elaborate architecture, sculpture, and floats made of food that were designed for court and civic celebrations in early modern Europe. These include popular festivals such as Carnival and the Italian Cuccagna. Like illuminations and fireworks, ephemeral artworks made of food were not well documented and were challenging to describe because they were perishable and thus quickly consumed or destroyed. In times before photography and cookbooks, there were neither literary models nor a repertoire of conventional images for how food and its preparation should be explained or depicted.

Although made for consumption, food could also be a work of art, both as a special attraction and as an expression of power. Formal occasions and spontaneous celebrations drew communities together, while special foods and seasonal menus revived ancient legends, evoking memories and recalling shared histories, values, and tastes.

Drawing on books, prints, and scrolls that document festival arts, elaborate banquets, and street feasts, the essays in this volume examine the mythic themes and personas employed to honor and celebrate rulers; the methods, materials, and wares used to prepare, depict, and serve food; and how foods such as sugar were transformed to express political goals or accomplishments.

This book is published on the occasion of an exhibition at the Getty Research Institute from October 13, 2015, to March 23, 2016.

By: Marcia Reed
Imprint: Getty Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 257mm, Width: 235mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 1.132kg
ISBN: 9781606064542
ISBN 10: 1606064541
Series: Getty Publications - (Yale)
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 October 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marcia Reed is the former chief curator and associate director for special collections and exhibitions at the Getty Research Institute.