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James "Athenian" Stuart, 1713-1788 : the rediscovery of antiquity.
Title & Author:

James "Athenian" Stuart, 1713-1788 : the rediscovery of antiquity.

Publication:

New Haven : Published for the Bard Graduate Center Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture, New York by Yale Universtity Press, ©2006.

Description:

672 pages ; 32 cm

Notes:
Catalog of an exhibition held at the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture, New York, Nov. 16, 2006-Feb. 11, 2007, and at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Mar. 15-June 24, 2007.
Includes bibliographical references (p.627-659) and index.
Ch. 1. Stuart and Revett : the myth of Greece and its afterlife / David Watkin -- Ch. 2. The life of James "Athenain"Stuart, 1713-1788 / Catherine Arbuthnott -- Ch. 3. Stuart as antiquary and archaeologist in Italy and Greece / Frank Salmon -- Ch. 4. The social world of James "Athenian" Stuart / Kerry Bristol -- Ch. 5. The London houses / Richard Hewlings -- Ch. 6. "The purest taste" -- James "Athenian" Stuart's work in villas and country houses / Julius Bryant -- Ch. 7. The garden buildings / Alexander Marr -- Ch. 8. James Stuart, the admirality, and the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich, 1758-88 / Kerry Bristol -- Ch. 9. Stuart and the changing relationship between architects and sculptors in eighteenth-century Britain / M.G. Sullivan -- Ch. 10. James "Athenian" Stuart and furniture design / Susan Weber Soros -- Ch. 11. The metalwork designs of James "Athenian" Stuart / Michael Snodin -- Ch. 12. Stuart and the design and making of medals / Christopher Eimer -- Ch. 13. Epilogue : the impace of Stuart over two centuries / David Watkin.
Summary:

"This illustrated book is the first to examine Stuart's multi-dimensional career and the full scope of his contributions as designer, artist, and tastemaker. An international team of scholars consider each area of Stuart's work, his early training, interest in archaeology, unique network of patrons, poor record for completing projects, and legacy."--Jacket.

ISBN:

0300117132
9780300117134

Subject:

Stuart, James, 1713-1788.
Stuart, James, 1713-1788 Exhibitions.
Greek revival (Architecture) Great Britain Exhibitions.
Decoration and ornament Great Britain Greek influences Exhibitions.

Added entries:

Soros, Susan Weber.
Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture
Victoria and Albert Museum

Holdings:

Location: Library main 249538
Call No.: BIB 179130
Status: Available

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