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Several hundred Huguenot refugee artists and craftsmen are recorded as working in London before and after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, which marked the height of the persecution of the Protestants in France. This book is an introduction to the range of their artistic contributions, centred on the British metropolis, and the extents of their artistic influence outside London. Huguenots are associated with the London goldsmiths' and silkweaving trades, but their contribution to art education, decorative painting, engraving, sculpture, wood-work, furniture, upholstery, jewellry and watch-making in this period is less well known.

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"An excellent introduction to the subject ... pleasing illustrations of Huguenot craftmanship." TLS

The Huguenots of London

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    A Paperback / softback by Robin D. Gwynn

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      Publisher: Liverpool University Press
      Publication Date: 01/01/1998
      ISBN13: 9781898595243, 978-1898595243
      ISBN10: 1898595240
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      European history: medieval period, middle ages General and world history Cultural studies

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Several hundred Huguenot refugee artists and craftsmen are recorded as working in London before and after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, which marked the height of the persecution of the Protestants in France. This book is an introduction to the range of their artistic contributions, centred on the British metropolis, and the extents of their artistic influence outside London. Huguenots are associated with the London goldsmiths' and silkweaving trades, but their contribution to art education, decorative painting, engraving, sculpture, wood-work, furniture, upholstery, jewellry and watch-making in this period is less well known.

      Trade Review
      "An excellent introduction to the subject ... pleasing illustrations of Huguenot craftmanship." TLS

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