This guide to country houses is one of a series of guides designed to introduce Britain's range of historic buildings, gardens and other sites of interest to the general reader. Each volume presents 100 places of interest in a gazetteer format, with maps, directions and opening times. Each book features six tours which examine sites in more detail, while the introduction provides a historical background to the area.
The Time of Eugenio Lucas Velazquez (1850-1870)
Focusing on the evolution of Spanish culture in the 1850s and early 1860s, this study examines a significant shift toward representation as a medium, diverging from traditional notions of modernity established by French developments. It challenges conventional theories by highlighting how Spain's artistic transformation contrasts with the established narrative of modernity, suggesting a unique path that redefines the relationship between art, representation, and cultural identity. This exploration of plural modernities offers fresh insights into the complexities of cultural history.
The Western Canon and the Incorporation of the Hispanic (C. 1850-75)
Exploring the intricate connections across cultures and time, this interdisciplinary work delves into the essence of feeling at home amidst cultural diversity. It revisits key figures from the modern Western canon, intertwining diverse elements such as brain images, preserved insects, poetry, and paintings. The text navigates various theoretical fields, including trauma, sexuality, and visuality, while offering a comparative writing adventure that harmonizes words, phrases, and images to evoke rich moods and resonances.
"Cecil Beaton at Home" offers a glimpse into the life of the multifaceted artist through his cherished homes. It explores Beaton's passion for interior design, gardening, and entertaining, showcasing his unique talent and theatricality. Lavishly illustrated, it combines original photographs and artworks, revealing his extraordinary life.
These essays offer an interdiciplinary approach to the figure of Don Juan, exploring the developing and different responses to him over the centuries, also across genres and media. It addresses the key formulation of the character in 17th century Spain, traces his development through the opera up to and beyond Mozart, and, finally, surveys his destiny in the Modern Period of liferature.