David Garrick in Georgian London – Pleasurable Theatricals
During the 18th century in London actor David Garrick was the man everyone wanted to see, as audiences flocked to see Garrick’s Hamlet at the theatre
Robert Adam
Give the Gift of Good Cheer, Sweet Words & Love at Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with good cheer, it’s time for sweet words, to be thankful to your host and resolve to give joy to others, to praise and enjoy life
The David Roche Foundation Adelaide – Gallery 1: Neoclassic
The neoclassical style featured in Gallery 1 The David Roche House Museum & Gallery reflects the spirit of antiquity in England & Europe during the 18th century
Eleanor Coade and Coadestone – Creative Woman of Influence
A ceramic ‘stone’ developed by impressive eighteenth century business woman of influence Eleanor Coade, which she founded in 1769 became a building game changer
Rome: Piranesi’s Vision – A Man for All Mediums and Seasons
18th century engraver Giovanni Battista PIranesi’s works exaggerated vegetation rampaging unchecked through Rome’s antique buildings, impressing Grand Tourists
The Classical Orders of Architecture – Landmark Engravings
Today original hand engravings produced in early landmark architectural folio and book productions by architects establishing their style are becoming very rare
The Bed – Sleeping Stylishly in the Chamber of Love
Since ancient times men and women have all seemingly had one thing in common, the very real need for sleep, love and dreams and in a comfortable and stylish bed
Piranesi’s Vision of Rome – Dramatized Decay at Melbourne
The Piranesi vision and effect, continually influential since the days of enlightenment, is about to become the subject of major events to be held at Melbourne
Robert Adam Architect – The Neoclassical Style at Harewood
Robert Adam designed the interiors for Edwin Lascelles, Lord Harewood at his house in Leeds, Yorkshire, producing a Georgian interior in the neoclassical style
Franklin & Jefferson – Founding The Architecture of Freedom
The 18th century neoclassical movement in Europe and England admired the forms of ancient Greece and Rome. In America they became an important aspect of the architecture of freedom
The American Dream – Great Books Helping the Vision Pt 1
In the 18th century books about what was beautiful and right inspired those founding a new Rome in America to have a vision of liberty freedom & justice for all
Charles Clérisseau – Inspiring Architectural Excellence
A drawing in the Victoria and Albert Museum (V & A) at London by Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807) penned 1762 – 1766 is believed to be of the French drawing master considered one of the most original architectural draughtsmen in eighteenth and early nineteenth century Europe Charles Louis Clérisseau (1721 –…
Adam in Georgian London – Investing in the Future of Style
18th century Scottish architect Robert Adam perfected his knowledge of architecture on his Grand Tour by examining and drawing outstanding monuments from antiquity in Italy
Thomas Chippendale – Eighteenth Century English Furniture
An 18th century village master craftsman, who designed and made furniture in rural Yorkshire Thomas Chippendale (1718 – 1779) was a progressive ambitious chap
Josiah Wedgwood Tradesman – Tycoon, Firing up the Modern Age
Josiah Wedgwood was a trend setting potter, manufacturing innovator and marketing genius who built a business empire in harsh physically demanding conditions
English Regency Painted Furniture by Alan & Ann Gore
During the Regency and reign of George IV in England a fashion for painting furniture to simulate exotic materials grew up to furnish cottages and grand houses.