Table of Contents

Abbreviations and references; Locations open to the public; Preface; A National Style; Applied Emblematics; Emblems Newly Devised; Alexander Seton's Suburban villa; Mark Kerr's Dreamwork; 'Monuments of Idolaterie'; Earlshall; Grve Sentences; Topics and Schemes; Inventory: Examples and Locations; bibliography; Select Index; Picture Credits

About the Author

Michael Bath was, until his retirement, Professor of Renaissance Studies at the University of Strathclyde. He is Chair of the International Society for Emblem Studies.

Reviews

'... Michael Bath's important book is particularly welcome ... He is very strong on the paintings' literary and historical contexts, and brilliantly imaginative on the reasons why the most important of them were produced. ... In every way Renaissance Decorative Painting in Scotland represents a huge advance on Apted's trail-blazing study.' Anthony Wells-Cole in Burlington Magazine 'This wonderfully illustrated volume is a hugely welcome addition to our knowledge of the historic culture of Scotland ... Michael Bath, and the Museum, have done us proud.' Charles McKean in History Scotland magazine