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Royalty and Architecture
Visions and ambitions of European Monarchs and Nobility
Brief Description
Royalty and Architecture reveals the lesser-known aspect of historical monarchs: their personal interests and direct involvement in architectural design. While it is widely recognised that royalty have commissioned the construction of castles, fortresses, and entire cities, the architectural contributions of individual monarchs themselves often go unnoticed....
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Royalty and Architecture reveals the lesser-known aspect of historical monarchs: their personal interests and direct involvement in architectural design. While it is widely recognised that royalty have commissioned the construction of castles, fortresses, and entire cities, the architectural contributions of individual monarchs themselves often go unnoticed.
Recent research highlights the role of Gustav III of Sweden (1746-1792) as an architect for several significant building projects. Similarly, George III of England (1760-1820) held a profound interest in architecture, with many of his drawings and sketches still preserved today. Furthermore, Louis XIV of France (1638-1715) played an instrumental part in the creation of the palace and garden at Versailles. Additionally, Stanislaw II August of Poland (1732-1798) made substantial contributions to the neoclassical style, influencing architectural developments across Poland.
In this richly illustrated book, a team of distinguished scholars provides further examples and insights into the pivotal role that monarchs have played in shaping architectural policies and styles. Royalty and Architecture offers a comprehensive exploration of how royal interests have left an indelible mark on architectural history.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9789189425958
Publisher: Stolpe Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 April 2024
Country: Sweden
Imprint: Stolpe Publishing
Illustration: 140 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Frank Salmon
- Text by Rebecca Lyons
- Text by John Goodall
- Edited by Clive Aslet
- Text by Elisabeth Kieven
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 1300g
Pages: 250
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About the Author
Elisabeth Kieven is an art historian. Her research concentrates on Italian, especially Roman, architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and its international impact, with a focus on architectural drawings.
John Goodall is the architectural editor of Country Life responsible for writing and commissioning the celebrated series of architectural features published in the magazine every week.
Rebecca Lyons is Director of Collections, Library, Archive and Public Programme at the Royal Academy of Arts, and an art-historian of eighteenth and nineteenth-century collections and collecting.
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