“Thrill” and Intimidation by Means of Light and Darkness in the Pre-Modern Era - The Alter Einlass (Old Entrance) in Augsburg
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21 mai 2024
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Vera Henkelmann, « “Thrill” and Intimidation by Means of Light and Darkness in the Pre-Modern Era - The Alter Einlass (Old Entrance) in Augsburg », Religion and Urbanity, ID : 10.58079/11p1u
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--- Vera Henkelmann The city was a space that could be experienced and distinguished through the senses: tactile, olfactory, acoustic and also visual; it was recognised as an urban space with all the senses as soon as one approached it, but above all when one entered it.[1] Access to the city at night was limited as the gates were closed at nightfall, imposing a curfew. If access was granted at night, it was to protect the city, which was particularly vulnerable at that time. As we shall see...