Borrowed Landscapes: China and Japan in the Historic Houses and Gardens of Britain and Ireland

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Emile de Bruijn

Borrowed Landscapes

China and Japan in the Historic Houses and Gardens of Britain and Ireland

Emile de Bruijn

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English

Bloomsbury
03 April 2024

Series: National Trust Series

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the impact of Chinese and Japanese material culture on the historic houses and gardens of Britain and Ireland.

By: Emile de Bruijn
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 230mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781781300985
ISBN 10: 1781300984
Series: National Trust Series
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Introduction 1. A Pattern Emerges 1600–1690 2. Emblems of Aspiration 1690–1735 3. Peak Chinoiserie 1735–1760 4. Fictions Have Their Own Logic 1760–1780 5. Competing Perspectives 1780–1870 6. The Age of Japonisme 1870–1900 7. New and Old Orientalisms The 20th Century Picture credits Notes Bibliography Index

Emile de Bruijn is Assistant National Curator Decorative Arts at the National Trust. Among his previous publications is Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland (Philip Wilson Publishers, 2017).

Reviews for Borrowed Landscapes: China and Japan in the Historic Houses and Gardens of Britain and Ireland

This book is truly enthralling, and adorned with magnificent images. It’s a valuable investment and a delightful addition to any coffee table, ideal for sharing with others. * Cherry Blossoms Stories * Beautifully illustrated and endlessly fascinating. * Historic Houses *