Author: Bird, Rufus
Title: Charles II: Art and Power
Description: London, Royal Collection Trust, 2017. Hardcover. Black boards; pictorial DJ with gilt and white lettering; 463 pp.; richly illustrated. "The Restoration era of the British monarchy covers the reigns of Charles II (1660-85) and James II (1685-8). This publication focuses on the art and culture of the Restoration court at this time, including the development of an 'English baroque' and the use of court ritual and art (especially decorative art) by both monarchs. This sumptuously illustrated book showcases the replacement crown jewels made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661, his collection of Italian Old Master paintings, drawings by Leonardo da Vinci and the spectacular furnishings of the palaces of Whitehall and St James's." -- WorldCat. New, in publisher's shrinkwrap .

Keywords: European Art, Charles II, English Baroque, Restoration Court ; Restoration Court Art ; ; Collections - European Art


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