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Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection

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Royal treasures unveiled; art meets monarchy's history.

Envision a journey spanning a millennium right from the comfort of your own home. Michael Hall's Art, Passion & Power isn't just a glimpse into a rare collection, it's an immersive dive into the lavish, personal tastes of British monarchs. The vivid imagery and insightful anecdotes make this book an artistic escapade, offering an intimate understanding of how the British crown shaped and showcased its splendor through the arts. If you also find joy in the intricate dance between history and aesthetics, this book is tailor-made for your curiosity.

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Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection

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ISBN: 9781785942617
Publisher: BBC Physical Audio
Date of Publication: 2017-12-07
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 11 readers)

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The Royal Collection is the last great collection formed by the European monarchies to have survived into the twenty-first century. Containing over a million artworks and objects, it covers all aspects of the fine and decorative arts, from paintings by Rembrandt and Michelangelo to grand sculpture, Fabergé eggs and some of the most exquisite furniture ever made. The Royal Collection also offers a revealing insight into the history of the British monarchy from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II, recording the tastes and obsessions of kings and queens over the past 500 years. With unprecedented access to the royal residences of St James' Palace, Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, Art, Passion & Power traces the history of this national institution from the Middle Ages to the present day, exploring how royalty used the arts to strengthen their position as rulers by divine right and celebrating treasures from the Crown Jewels to the "Abraham" tapestries in Hampton Court Palace. Author Michael Hall examines the monarchy's response to changing attitudes to the arts and sciences during the Enlightenment and celebrates the British monarchy's role in the democratisation of art in the modern world. Packed with glimpses of rarely seen artworks, Art, Passion & Power is a visual treat for all art enthusiasts. Accompanying the BBC television series and a major exhibition at the Royal Academy, Art, Passion & Power is the definitive statement on the British monarchy's treasures of
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Royal treasures unveiled; art meets monarchy's history.

Envision a journey spanning a millennium right from the comfort of your own home. Michael Hall's Art, Passion & Power isn't just a glimpse into a rare collection, it's an immersive dive into the lavish, personal tastes of British monarchs. The vivid imagery and insightful anecdotes make this book an artistic escapade, offering an intimate understanding of how the British crown shaped and showcased its splendor through the arts. If you also find joy in the intricate dance between history and aesthetics, this book is tailor-made for your curiosity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.