A Royal Menagerie
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A Royal Menagerie
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Author : Samuel Wittwer
language : en
Publisher: Getty Publications
Release Date : 2001
A Royal Menagerie written by Samuel Wittwer and has been published by Getty Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Architecture categories.
"Augustus the Strong (1670-1733) had long been a collector of Japanese and Chinese porcelain, and it was to house his collection that the Japanese Palace in Dresden was purchased. In 1729 Augustus enlarged the building to nearly double its original size in order to create a "porcelain palace." One gallery was to be entirely devoted to Meissen porcelain, including the exceptional animal figures that are the subject of this book and the exhibition it accompanies."--BOOK JACKET.
The Tower Menagerie
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Author : Daniel Hahn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Tower Menagerie written by Daniel Hahn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
When King Henry III was given three leopards by his new brother-in-law, Frederick, the Holy Roman Emperor, he ordered -- in desperation -- that they be sent to the Tower of London, his great fortress by the bank of the Thames. After all, where does one keep such things? Soon after the leopards' arrival in 1235 they were joined by an even greater wonder, a huge Norwegian polar bear which was encouraged to catch its own food from the river to save on upkeep expenses. And over the next 600 years -- until the menagerie was closed down by Wellington in 1835, a few years before it became clear he had an interest in the soon-to-open London Zoo -- the Tower played host to thousands more exotic creatures, all brought from overseas by returning explorers or VIP guests. Daniel Hahn's charming history of the first zoo explores the uses and abuses of the menagerie and the legion of Great and Good who came to behold its wonders, from William Blake, who came to look at the 'tygers', to John Wesley, who played his flute to the Tower lions in an attempt to establish if they had souls. Fascinating and insightful in equal measure, THE TOWER MENAGERIE is both an intriguing survey of our changing attitudes to animals and a hugely entertaining canter through six centuries of British history.
The Royal Menagerie At The Tower Of London
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Author : Geoffrey Parnell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Royal Menagerie At The Tower Of London written by Geoffrey Parnell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Menageries categories.
A Royal Menagerie
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Author : Samuel Wittwer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
A Royal Menagerie written by Samuel Wittwer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Meissen porcelain categories.
Menagerie
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Author : Caroline Grigson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-01-28
Menagerie written by Caroline Grigson and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-28 with History categories.
Menagerie is the story of the panoply of exotic animals that were brought into Britain from time immemorial until the foundation of the London Zoo — a tale replete with the extravagant, the eccentric, and — on occasion — the downright bizarre. From Henry III's elephant at the Tower, to George IV's love affair with Britain's first giraffe and Lady Castlereagh's recalcitrant ostriches, Caroline Grigson's tour through the centuries amounts to the first detailed history of exotic animals in Britain. On the way we encounter a host of fascinating and outlandish creatures, including the first peacocks and popinjays, Thomas More's monkey, James I's cassowaries in St James's Park, and Lord Clive's zebra — which refused to mate with a donkey, until the donkey was painted with stripes. But this is not just the story of the animals themselves. It also the story of all those who came into contact with them: the people who owned them, the merchants who bought and sold them, the seamen who carried them to our shores, the naturalists who wrote about them, the artists who painted them, the itinerant showmen who worked with them, the collectors who collected them. And last but not least, it is about all those who simply came to see and wonder at them, from kings, queens, and nobles to ordinary men, women, and children, often impelled by no more than simple curiosity and a craving for novelty.
The Tower Menagerie
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Author : Daniel Hahn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Tower Menagerie written by Daniel Hahn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Menageries categories.
Oudry S Painted Menagerie
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Author : Mary Morton
language : en
Publisher: Getty Publications
Release Date : 2007-06-25
Oudry S Painted Menagerie written by Mary Morton and has been published by Getty Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-25 with Art categories.
In the 1720s and 1730s, Jean-Baptiste Oudry established himself as the preeminent painter in France of hunts, animals, still lifes, and landscapes. Oudry’s Painted Menagerie focuses on a suite of eleven life-size portraits of exotic animals from the royal menagerie at Versailles, painted by Oudry between 1739 and 1752. These paintings eventually found their way into the ducal collection in Schwerin, Germany. Among them is the magnificent portrait of Clara, an Indian rhinoceros who became a celebrity in mid-eighteenth-century Europe. Her portrait has been out of public view for more than a century, and it is presented here in its newly conserved state.
The Tower Menagerie
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Author : Edward Turner Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-12-16
The Tower Menagerie written by Edward Turner Bennett and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-16 with Fiction categories.
By Edward Turner Bennett: A comprehensive exploration of the animals housed in the Tower Menagerie in London. Bennett provides detailed natural histories of the animals, accompanied by intriguing anecdotes about their behaviors and backgrounds. A must-read for animal enthusiasts and those interested in the history of zoological collections in England.
Parties At The Pink Pony Palace
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Author : Ginger Atherton
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-04-14
Parties At The Pink Pony Palace written by Ginger Atherton and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-14 with Pets categories.
Parties at the Pink Pony Palace with the Royal Menagerie Princess Peyton's debut into the world of royal entertaining is nothing short of magical, thanks to the guidance of her esteemed mentor, Lady Atherton. In this enchanting tale of elegance and charm, Princess Peyton learns the art of hosting her first party with grace and flair at the Pink Pony Palace. Under Lady Atherton's expert tutelage, Princess Peyton discovers the importance of manners, etiquette, and the joy of creating memorable experiences for her guests. With the delightful assistance of their royal companions and the charming inhabitants of the Pink Pony Palace, Princess Peyton's inaugural soirée promises to be a celebration fit for a princess. Parties with the Royal Menagerie at the Pink Pony Palace is more than just a story-it's a heartwarming journey of friendship, discovery, and the timeless traditions of hospitality. As Princess Peyton learns to design her life with gratitude and joy, readers are inspired to embrace the magic of togetherness and the art of being a gracious host. Join Princess Peyton and Lady Atherton for an unforgettable celebration where every moment sparkles with enchantment. Let Parties at the Pink Pony Palace ignite your imagination and fill your heart with the warmth of cherished memories that last a lifetime. Lady Ginger Atherton is not just an internationally acclaimed designer; she is the visionary owner of the real Pink Pony Palace nestled in Issaquah, Washington. As you delve into the enchanting pages of "Parties at the Pink Pony Palace," you'll discover the essence of Lady Atherton's unparalleled charm and grace. Renowned for her ability to craft luxurious spaces for celebrities, heads of state, and CEOs worldwide, Lady Atherton's signature style seamlessly melds luxury with livability, accenting interiors with sensual fabrics, antiques, and custom furnishings. But Lady Atherton's talents extend beyond design; she is a purveyor of magical experiences. Within the Pink Pony Palace, she orchestrates whimsical events that transport guests to a realm of refined elegance and childhood delight. As you wander through the palace grounds, you'll encounter the Royal Menagerie-a sanctuary for rescued animals who find a loving home amidst the festivities. From majestic ponies to playful dogs, each furry friend has a story of resilience and hope, reminding us of the importance of compassion and kindness in our lives. Welcome to the Pink Pony Palace, where enchantment awaits at every turn.
1668
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Author : Peter Sahlins
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2017-11-17
1668 written by Peter Sahlins and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-17 with History categories.
Peter Sahlins’s brilliant new book reveals the remarkable and understudied “animal moment” in and around 1668 in which authors (including La Fontaine, whose Fables appeared in that year), anatomists, painters, sculptors, and especially the young Louis XIV turned their attention to nonhuman beings. At the center of the Year of the Animal was the Royal Menagerie in the gardens of Versailles, dominated by exotic and graceful birds. In the remarkable unfolding of his original and sophisticated argument, Sahlins shows how the animal bodies of the menagerie and others (such as the dogs and lambs of the first xenotransfusion experiments) were critical to a dramatic rethinking of governance, nature, and the human. The animals of 1668 helped to shift an entire worldview in France — what Sahlins calls Renaissance humanimalism — toward more modern expressions of Classical naturalism and mechanism. In the wake of 1668 came the debasement of animals and the strengthening of human animality, including in Descartes’s animal-machine, highly contested during the Year of the Animal. At the same time, Louis XIV and his intellectual servants used the animals of Versailles to develop and then to transform the symbolic language of French absolutism. Louis XIV came to adopt a model of sovereignty after 1668 where his absolute authority is represented in manifold ways with the bodies of animals and justified by the bestial nature of his human subjects. 1668: The Year of the Animal in France explores and reproduces the king’s animal collections — in printed text, weaving, poetry, and engraving, all seen from a unique interdisciplinary perspective. Sahlins brings the animals of 1668 together and to life as he observes them critically in their native habitats — within the animal palace itself by Louis Le Vau, the paintings and tapestries of Charles Le Brun, the garden installations of André Le Nôtre, the literary work of Charles Perrault and the natural history of his brother Claude, the poetry of Madeleine de Scudéry, the philosophy of René Descartes, the engravings of Sébastien Leclerc, the trans_fusion experiments of Jean Denis, and others. The author joins the non_human and human agents of 1668 — panthers and painters, swans and scientists, weasels and weavers — in a learned and sophisticated treatment that will engage scholars and students of early modern France and Europe and readers broadly interested in the subject of animals in human history.