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Power pageantry and prideQueen Victoria ruled the most powerful empire the world has ever seen covering one fourth of the earths land surface reigning over subjects on every continent and exercising undisputed mastery of the oceans in between She was the Grandmother of Europe with descendants occupying the thrones of half a dozen nations and more to come The very era in which she lived already bore her name In June 1897 her proud and prosperous nation marked her sixtieth year on the throne of England with the most lavish display of pomp circumstance wealth and affection in its historyTwilight of Splendor presents a breathtaking portrait of a sovereign and her empire at the height of their global power Focusing on the spectacle of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee it combines a thrilling account of that massive celebration with an intimate exploration of Victorias worldher splendid palaces and possessions the grand banquets and balls she hosted her immense wealth the politicians and courtiers who did her bidding her confidence and assertiveness as a ruler her surprising personal humility and her perpetual state of mourning for her beloved husband Prince AlbertBased on hundreds of published and unpublished sources from the period including Queen Victorias private correspondence and personal journals Twilight of Splendor is must reading for Anglophiles Victorianhistory buffs and anyone interested in the golden age of monarchyThe first book to portray the queen and her court in the last years of her reignContrasts the queens private and public images in her efforts to solidify the monarchyExposes the queens difficult relations with her childrenExplores the queens relationship with her extended European royal relativesDraws together for the first time hundreds of disparate sourcesIncludes a number of rare photographs complementing the text
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Looks at the histories rooms and families of five great American mansions built between World War I and the Great Depression Whitemarsh Hall Ca dZan Vizcaya San Marino and Shadow Lawn
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Looks at the histories rooms and families of five great American mansions built between World War I and the Great Depression Whitemarsh Hall Ca dZan Vizcaya San Marino and Shadow Lawn
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on The Courtiers Splendor and Intrigue sold at 23.25 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Kensington Palace is now most famous as the former home of Diana Princess of Wales but the palaces glory days came between 1714 and 1760 during the reigns of George I and II In the eighteenth century this palace was a world of skulduggery intrigue politicking etiquette wigs and beauty spots where fans whistled open like switchblades and unusual people were kept as curiosities Lucy Worsleys The Courtiers charts the trajectory of the fantastically quarrelsome Hanovers and the last great gasp of British court life Structured around the paintings of courtiers and servants that line the walls of the Kings Staircase of Kensington Palacepaintings you can see at the palace todayThe Courtiers goes behind closed doors to meet a pushy young painter a maid of honor with a secret marriage a vice chamberlain with many vices a bedchamber woman with a violent husband two aging royal mistresses and many more The result is an indelible portrait of court life leading up to the famous reign of George III and a feast for both Anglophiles and lovers of history and royalty
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Making Marvels Science and Splendor sold at 64.79 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Innovation technology and spectacle combine in wondrous works of decorative art and furniture that embody the splendor and luxury of the royal courts of Europe At once beautiful works of art and technological wonders the objects featured in Making Marvels demonstrate how European royalty from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment signaled their status through their collections of ingeniously crafted inventions Featuring 150 exemplary objects ranging from mechanical toys to scientific instruments timepieces to automata this groundbreaking study brings to life a glorious period when luxury a quest for knowledge scientific invention and political power combined to produce remarkable works of art More than frivolous playthings these works inspired technical innovations that influenced a broad spectrum of activities including astronomy engineering and artisanal craftsmanshipnbsp nbsp This remarkable volume explores works in a wide range of materials including precious metals gemstones pietra dura marble ivory wood bone shell glass and paper The books compelling essays address the layered historical context in which these objects were fashioned and gathered into cabinets of wonder at courts throughout Europe elucidate their complex blending of art and science and provide fascinating details about the patrons who commissioned them and the specialists who made them
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Journey through the splendor and the excesses of the Gilded AgeEvery aspect of life in the Gilded Age took on deeper transcendent meaning intended to prove the greatness of America residences beautified their surroundings works of art uplifted and were shared with the public clothing exhibited evidence of breeding jewelry testified to cultured taste and wealth dinners demonstrated sophisticated palates and balls rivaled those of European courts in their refinement The message was unmistakable the United States had arrived culturally and Caroline Astor and her circle were intent on leading the nation to unimagined heights of gloryFrom A Season of SplendorTake a dazzling journey through the Gilded Age the period from roughly the 1870s to 1914 when bluebloods from older established families met the nouveau riche headlongrailway barons steel magnates and Wall Street speculatorsand forged an uneasy and glittering new society in New York City The best of the best were Caroline Astors 400 families and she shaped and ruled this high society with steelA Season of Splendor is a panoramic sweep across this sumptuous landscape presenting the families the wealth the balls the clothing and the mansions in vivid detailas well as the shocking end of the era with the sinking of the Titanic
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Innovation technology and spectacle combine in wondrous works of decorative art and furniture that embody the splendor and luxury of the royal courts of Europe At once beautiful works of art and technological wonders the objects featured in Making Marvels demonstrate how European royalty from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment signaled their status through their collections of ingeniously crafted inventions Featuring 150 exemplary objects ranging from mechanical toys to scientific instruments timepieces to automata this groundbreaking study brings to life a glorious period when luxury a quest for knowledge scientific invention and political power combined to produce remarkable works of art More than frivolous playthings these works inspired technical innovations that influenced a broad spectrum of activities including astronomy engineering and artisanal craftsmanshipnbsp nbsp This remarkable volume explores works in a wide range of materials including precious metals gemstones pietra dura marble ivory wood bone shell glass and paper The books compelling essays address the layered historical context in which these objects were fashioned and gathered into cabinets of wonder at courts throughout Europe elucidate their complex blending of art and science and provide fascinating details about the patrons who commissioned them and the specialists who made them
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Russian Splendor Sumptuous Fashions of sold for 76.13 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
A stunning volume showcasing the magnificent court dress of the Russian Empire culled from the authoritative collection at the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg photographed with the Winter Palace as a backdrop Prerevolutionary Russia was renowned for the glamorous and luxurious lifestyles of the nobility with their opulent palaces and glittering social life Now this lavish volume reveals the incredible clothing they wore from everyday dress and ceremonial attire traditional holidays outfits and military uniforms to dress for special occasions including elaborate evening wear for theater and musical events and fancy masquerade balls Celebrated for luxurious materials and impeccable craftsmanship the dress of the Russian nobility was haute couture at its finest With beautiful photography and details highlighting the handspun silks and lace and jeweled embroideries Russian Splendor highlights the glamour of this gilded age and offers a fascinating window into a vanished world Essays by Hermitage Museum curators alongside historic Russian paintings and photographs place the clothing in a historical context revealing the rich cultural layers and artistic influences of czarist Russia
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A stunning volume showcasing the magnificent court dress of the Russian Empire culled from the authoritative collection at the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg photographed with the Winter Palace as a backdrop Prerevolutionary Russia was renowned for the glamorous and luxurious lifestyles of the nobility with their opulent palaces and glittering social life Now this lavish volume reveals the incredible clothing they wore from everyday dress and ceremonial attire traditional holidays outfits and military uniforms to dress for special occasions including elaborate evening wear for theater and musical events and fancy masquerade balls Celebrated for luxurious materials and impeccable craftsmanship the dress of the Russian nobility was haute couture at its finest With beautiful photography and details highlighting the handspun silks and lace and jeweled embroideries Russian Splendor highlights the glamour of this gilded age and offers a fascinating window into a vanished world Essays by Hermitage Museum curators alongside historic Russian paintings and photographs place the clothing in a historical context revealing the rich cultural layers and artistic influences of czarist Russia
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Season of Splendor The Court sold for 21.16 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Journey through the splendor and the excesses of the Gilded AgeEvery aspect of life in the Gilded Age took on deeper transcendent meaning intended to prove the greatness of America residences beautified their surroundings works of art uplifted and were shared with the public clothing exhibited evidence of breeding jewelry testified to cultured taste and wealth dinners demonstrated sophisticated palates and balls rivaled those of European courts in their refinement The message was unmistakable the United States had arrived culturally and Caroline Astor and her circle were intent on leading the nation to unimagined heights of gloryFrom A Season of SplendorTake a dazzling journey through the Gilded Age the period from roughly the 1870s to 1914 when bluebloods from older established families met the nouveau riche headlongrailway barons steel magnates and Wall Street speculatorsand forged an uneasy and glittering new society in New York City The best of the best were Caroline Astors 400 families and she shaped and ruled this high society with steelA Season of Splendor is a panoramic sweep across this sumptuous landscape presenting the families the wealth the balls the clothing and the mansions in vivid detailas well as the shocking end of the era with the sinking of the Titanic
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Waterford 9in Baron s Court sold at 29.99 $ ; this product is listed in the Tableware & Cutlery category, produced by Waterford, and sold by Gilt.com.
About the brand Luxury crystal built on tradition Design details made of fine bone cn The Barons Court Collection is pattern of fine bone cn inspired by the elegance of medieval heraldry Decorated with a raised textured white on white scroll design and shining bands of platinum bringing majesty and splendor to any dinner table Measures 9in Dishwasher Safe Imported
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A digital copy of Into the Twilight of Sanskrit Court Poetry by Jesse Ross Knutson Download is immediately available upon purchase
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Renaissance Splendor Catherine De Medici, priced at 20 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Featuring detailed scenes of court pageantry and lifesize portraits of members of the French Valois dynasty woven in wool silk and precious metalwrapped threads the Valois Tapestries are one of the most extravagant sets of hangings produced in the 16th century The precise circumstances surrounding the tapestries commission and their arrival at the Medici court in Florence as well as the significance of the specific scenes depicted however have eluded scholars for years Presenting new research into the political maneuvering of the Valois and Medici courts and providing extensive physical analysis gathered during a recent cleaning of the tapestries this volume offers brand new insight into why these magnificent works were made and what they represent
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Looks at the history of the Middle East recounts the lives of sultans kings pashas emirs and shahs and describes court life
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Conceived as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Tapestry in the Renaissance Art and Magnificence 2002 this lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehensive survey of 17thcentury European tapestry available in English From the Middle Ages until the late 18th century European courts expended vast sums on tapestries which were made with precious materials after designs by the leading artists of the day Yet this spectacular medium is still often presented as a decorative art of lesser importance Tapestry in the Baroque challenges this notion demonstrating that tapestry remained among the most prestigious figurative mediums throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries prized by the rich for its artistry and as a propaganda toolThe book features fortyfive of the finest surviving examples from collections in more than fifteen countries as well as a number of related designs and oil sketches Through these it examines the stylistic developments of tapestry between 1590 and 1720 when such masters as Peter Paul Rubens Jacob Jordaens Simon Vouet Charles Le Brun Pietro da Cortona and Giovanni Romanelli responded to the challenges and opportunities of the medium in the context of contemporary artistic developments
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Route 66 An Adult Coloring Book features beautifully rendered scenes of beloved places along this iconic highway Working from photographs to produce intricate line drawings St Louis artist Jo Ann Kargus takes us from Illinois to California Explore visual gems like Coral Courts and the Rainbow Curve Bridge in the midwest Cadillac Ranch and the Wigwam Motel in the southwest and end your journey in California at the Santa Monica Pier Encounter places and sites we all know and lovefrom historical landmarks to icons of culture to famous hangoutsin this delightful illustrated tour of the Mother Road
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Route 66 An Adult Coloring Book features beautifully rendered scenes of beloved places along this iconic highway Working from photographs to produce intricate line drawings St Louis artist Jo Ann Kargus takes us from Illinois to California Explore visual gems like Coral Courts and the Rainbow Curve Bridge in the midwest Cadillac Ranch and the Wigwam Motel in the southwest and end your journey in California at the Santa Monica Pier Encounter places and sites we all know and lovefrom historical landmarks to icons of culture to famous hangoutsin this delightful illustrated tour of the Mother Road
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Chronicles the glittering and treacherous history of the Byzantine Empire including art trade religion and the intrigues of the imperial court
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Featuring detailed scenes of court pageantry and lifesize portraits of members of the French Valois dynasty woven in wool silk and precious metalwrapped threads the Valois Tapestries are one of the most extravagant sets of hangings produced in the 16th century The precise circumstances surrounding the tapestries commission and their arrival at the Medici court in Florence as well as the significance of the specific scenes depicted however have eluded scholars for years Presenting new research into the political maneuvering of the Valois and Medici courts and providing extensive physical analysis gathered during a recent cleaning of the tapestries this volume offers brand new insight into why these magnificent works were made and what they represent
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Handsomely designed and produced this stunning book highlights sensual paintings from the Spanish royal collections of the Museo Nacional del Prado Madrid Many of the featured artists were court painters under sovereigns whose tastes influenced the art world of the 16th and 17th centuries This superb selection of twentyeight paintings includes works by Jan Breughel Guercino Peter Paul Rubens Titian and Diego Velázquez Included is Titians Reclining Venus with Cupid and a Musician probably painted by the artist for Charles V and several works by Rubens who painted a considerable number of works for the Spanish court Informative catalogue entries accompany an essay by Javier Portús on the Spanish royal taste in collecting and the role of painting within European politics of the day and a contemporary response to understanding the nude in Renaissance and Baroque painting by Jill Burke
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