Description
Book SynopsisThe first book to evoke the fantasy world of turquerie in all its diversity and richness in eighteenth-century Europe.
Trade Review'Deeply researched and lavishly illustrated, this is a gorgeous book with broad appeal … a serious and scholarly text' - The World of Interiors
'A fascinating insight into the historical background, the political context and the myths and realities of of turquerie … With its sumptuous illustrations, this book would appeal to anyone interested in Ottoman culture, Orientalism or 18th-century decorative arts' - Cassone
'Haydn Williams’ lavishly illustrated volume gathers hundreds of examples that testify to a veritable vogue for 'turquerie', a fantasy no less compelling than the celebrated 'chinoiserie' of the age' - The Art Newspaper
'A veritable - and beautiful - taxonomy … a fascinating glimpse into an increasingly collectible area of art' - The Art Book
'Smart and beautifully illustrated … Williams does a masterly job distilling the many sophisticated histories and concepts that must be understood to fully appreciate the origins and manifestations of Turkish trends and tastes in Europe' - Burlington Magazine
Table of ContentsForeword • 1. Europe and Constantinople after 1453; 2. Connections in the 18th Century; 3. Playing the Turk in Europe; 4. Reflections of the Ottoman World in European Painting; 5. Tents and Other Structures; 6. The Ottoman Influence in European Interiors; 7. The Ottoman Influence in European Applied Arts; 8. Continuity and Change in the 19th Century
