Foreword • 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
The first book to evoke the fantasy world of turquerie in all its diversity and richness in eighteenth-century Europe.
Haydn Williams is a former director and head of the objects of vertu and Russian works of art department at Sotheby's. He is editor of Enamels of the World 1700-2000.
'Deeply researched and lavishly illustrated, this is a gorgeous
book with broad appeal … a serious and scholarly text' - The World
of Interiors
'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
'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
'A veritable - and beautiful - taxonomy … a fascinating glimpse
into an increasingly collectible area of art' - The Art Book
'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
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