William Kent : designing Georgian Britain / edited by Susan Weber.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Weber, Susan, 1954- editor.

Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture, host institution.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kent, William, 1685-1748--Criticism and interpretation.

Kent, William.

Kent, William, 1685-1748.

Architecture--Great Britain--18th century.

Architecture.

Decoration and ornament--Great Britain--18th century.

Decoration and ornament.

Landscape architecture--Great Britain--18th century.

Landscape architecture.

Furniture--Great Britain--18th century.

Furniture.

Criticism and interpretation.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

688 pages : illustrations, plans ; 32 cm

Place of Publication:

New Haven : Yale University Press, [2013]

Summary:

"The most versatile British designer of the 18th century, William Kent (1685-1748) created a style for a new nation and monarchy. The scope of his achievements encompasses architecture, palatial interiors, elaborate gardens, and exquisite furniture. Among his creative innovations are bold combinations of elements from Palladian, rococo, and gothic design, anticipating the intermingling of architectural styles we see today. William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain is the first comprehensive exploration of this important designer and his extraordinary creations. An international team of the foremost experts in the field examines the entire spectrum of Kent's oeuvre, including the interiors at Kensington Palace and Houghton Hall. Essays illuminate issues about the authorship of Kent's furniture and metalwork, situate his contributions in relation to architectural discourse, and classify the characteristics of his designs. Copiously illustrated, including many stunning new photographs, this handsome volume celebrates the work and career of one of the most influential figures in the history of architecture and design."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: evaluations and reassessments of William Kent: a historiography / Susan Weber

Chronology

William Kent: a life / John Harris

The royal court, political culture, and the art of friendship, c.1685-1750 / Clarissa Campbell Orr

Kent's patrons / Catherine Arbuthnott

Kent and Italy / Steven Brindle

Kent the painter / Steven Brindle

Architectural and ornamental draftsman / John Harris

Town houses / David Watkin

From 'gusto' to 'Kentissime': Kent's designs for country houses, villas, and lodges / Julius Bryant

A note on 'Kent' frames / Julius Bryant

Kent and the Gothic Revival / Roger White

Royal commissions / Steven Brindle

The royal barge / Geoffrey Beard and John Hardy

Public commissions / Frank Salmon

Landscape architecture / John Dixon Hunt

Garden buildings / John Harris

Kent as book illustrator / Nick Savage

The well of inspiration: sources for Kent's furniture designs / Susan Weber

Kent and the Georgian Baroque style in furniture: domestic commissions / Susan Weber

Kent's metalwork designs / Michael Snodin

Exempla vertutis: designs for sculpture / Julius Bryant

The legacy / Tim Knox.

Notes:

"Published for Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture, New York" -- t.p.

Published in conjunction with the exhibition held at Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture, New York, from September 20, 2013 - February 16, 2014 ; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, March 22 - July 13, 2014.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 643-668) and index.

ISBN:

9780300196184

0300196180

OCLC:

841051218