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Treasures of The National Trust (Hardcover)
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Treasures of The National Trust (Hardcover)
Series: National Trust History & Heritage
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From Rubens paintings to Chippendale cabinets to elaborate
Palladian doll houses, the enormous range of priceless objects held
in the Trust's hundreds of historic properties is unequalled, and
many of them are still housed in the places for which they were
originally designed or bought. Divided into themed chapters such as
Paintings, Sculpture, Textiles, Furniture and Woodwork, and
Ceramics, "Treasures from the National Trust" explains the pieces
for those with little knowledge of art history and antiques and
those more versed in the subjects alike. Special features
illuminate the work of key painters, designers, and craftsmen while
historical timelines give a quick visual context for the artworks.
The treasures featured in the book range from single pieces, such
as Andrea del Sarto's luminous "Madonna and Child with St. John" at
Ascott and the monumental "St. Michael Overcoming Satan "at
Petworth House, to collections of multiple pieces, such as majolica
at Polesden Lacey, miniatures at Ham House, and the unrivaled
collection of musical instruments at Fenton House. Pieces are
chosen for both their beauty and historical interest, and range
from precious clocks, costumes, and books to more unusual pieces,
such as the bicycles at Snowshill Manor and even a decommissioned
atomic bomb casing. The pieces span the centuries from ancient
Greek vases to 20th-century modernist furniture. Featuring stunning
photography and fascinating text, this book is an essential guide
to the very best of Britain's heritage, and makes Britain's
treasures available to all.
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