Treasured possessions : from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment / edited by Victoria Avery, Melissa Calaresu, Mary Laven.

"This book is all about possession. It explores the significance of beautiful and engaging objects -- chosen, acquired, personalised and treasured -- to the people who once owned them. With over 300 works discussed, the book takes us on a dazzling visual adventure through the decorative arts, f...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Fitzwilliam Museum
Other Authors: Avery, Victoria (Editor), Calaresu, Melissa (Editor), Laven, Mary, 1969- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Philip Wilson Publishers, 2015.
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Table of Contents:
  • A new world of goods
  • Desiring and acquiring things
  • The irrestible
  • The fashionable body
  • At home and on display.