{"product_id":"turquerie-9780500252062","title":"Turquerie","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first book to evoke the fantasy world of turquerie in all its diversity and richness in eighteenth-century Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Deeply researched and lavishly illustrated, this is a gorgeous book with broad appeal … a serious and scholarly text' - The World of Interiors\u003cbr\u003e'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\u003cbr\u003e'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\u003cbr\u003e'A veritable  -  and beautiful  -  taxonomy … a fascinating glimpse into an increasingly collectible area of art' - The Art Book\u003cbr\u003e'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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword • 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","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864764002647,"sku":"9780500252062","price":31.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780500252062.jpg?v=1722273127","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/turquerie-9780500252062","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}