The first in-depth study since the 1980s of the Royal Pavilion ina building that is often considered the most poignant architectural expression of the Romantic imagination and that has become a hallmark of Regency style Created between 1787 and 1823 by , the Royal Pavilion in Brighton is perhaps the most daring and enchanting example of a building that expresses the European fascination with what in the early nineteenth century was considered the ‘Orient’, in particular China and India. who with the contributions of several other gifted and inventive architects, artists and designers, created a building that draws you in, takes you on a journey and plays with your senses. Featuring new photography, this lavishly illustrated book will provide a fresh look at the sumptuous Chinoiserie interiors of the Royal Pavilion and their enduring appeal. Drawing on recent research, conservation projects, and A Prince’s Treasure: From Buckingham Palace to the Royal Pavilion (2019-2022), this book will celebrate the colours and sensual beauty of these interiors while situating the Royal Pavilion in the context of the time of its creation and development under royal ownership, from its beginning in the wake of the French Revolution, through its transformation and extension , to its fate and legacy in the early Victorian era.
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