Treasures from the National Trust

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781905400454
• ISBN10: 1905400454
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-28
• Publisher: National Trust Books

Summary

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 Trustexplains the pieces for those with little knowledge of art history and antiques and those more versed in the subjects. 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 luminousMadonna and Child with St. Johnat Ascott and the monumentalSt. Michael Overcoming Satanat 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.

Author Biography

Adrian Tinniswood has acted as a consultant to the National Trust. He is the author of several books on historic British houses and antiques.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 6
Introduction	p. 9
Arms and Armour	p. 18
Books and Book Illustration	p. 26
Ceramics	p. 38
Clocks and Barometers	p. 72
Costume	p. 86
Furniture and Woodwork	p. 98
Glass	p. 142
Gold and Silver	p. 152
Jewellery	p. 162
Lighting	p. 168
Metalwork	p. 180
Miniatures	p. 192
Mosaics and Pietra Dura	p. 196
Musical Instruments	p. 208
Natural History and Geology	p. 216
Paintings	p. 222
Photography	p. 286
Sculpture	p. 292
Stained Glass	p. 318
Textiles	p. 328
Toys	p. 348
Transport	p. 354
Credits
Index
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