Touring and publicizing England's country houses in the long eighteenth century /

"Over the course of the long 18th century, many of England's grandest country houses became known for displaying noteworthy architecture and design, large collections of sculptures and paintings, and expansive landscape gardens and parks. Although these houses continued to function as resi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Anderson, Jocelyn (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Bloomsbury Academic, 2018.
Temas:
1700-1799
Country homes > England > 18th century.
Maisons de campagne > Angleterre > 18e siècle.
History of architecture.
Houses, apartments, flats, etc.
History of art & design styles: c 1600 to c 1800.
ARCHITECTURE > Buildings > Residential.
HOUSE & HOME > Design & Construction.
Country homes
England
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • 1. 'For the numerous strangers who visit' : tourists' itineraries and practices
  • 2. 'A sumptuous pile of building' : remaking the sights and spaces of the house
  • 3. 'Eminent in public estimation' : the transformation of country houses' paintings and sculptures
  • 4. 'A degree of taste and elegance' : commenting on country houses' interiors
  • 5. 'The beauties of nature' : descriptions of country-house hardens and Pprks
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix: country-house guidebooks
  • Bibliography
  • Index.

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