Charleston: A Bloomsbury House & Garden by Quentin Bell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Charleston by Quentin Bell, Virginia Nicholson Fascinating personal account by Quentin Bell and his daughter Virginia Nicholson of this extraordinary house, its history and the lives of those who lived in it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Set in the heart of the Sussex Downs, Charleston Farmhouse is the most important remaining example of Bloomsbury decorative style, created by the painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Quentin Bell, the younger son of Clive and Vanessa Bell, and his daughter Virginia Nicholson, tell the story of this unique house, linking it with some of the leading cultural figures who were invited there, including Vanessas sister Virginia Woolf, the writer Lytton Strachey, the economist Maynard Keynes and the art critic Roger Fry. The house and garden are portrayed through Alen MacWeeneys atmostpheric photographs; pictures from Vanessa Bells family album convey the flavour of the household in its heyday. Notes Trade paperback. Charleston Farmhouses lasting example of the decorative style ideas of the Bloomsbury group is documented with old and new photographs and reflections on the history behind it. Author Biography Quentin Bell, the younger son of Clive and Vanessa Bell, grew up at Charleston, giving him an intimate knowledge of the house and its inhabitants. He was a painter, sculptor, potter and art critic, and held chairs in Fine Art and the History of Art at the universities of Leeds, Oxford and Sussex. He died in 1996.Virginia Nicholson is the elder daughter of Quentin and Olivier Bell. After studying at Cambridge University she worked as a television researcher. She lives in Sussex near Charleston and is a member of the Charleston Committee. Table of Contents Contents Preface Dramatis Personae Ground Plans A Vanished World Clive Bells Study The Dining Room The Kitchen The Garden Room Vanessa Bells Bedroom The Studios Clive Bells Bedroom The Green Bathroom The Library Maynard Keyness Bedroom Duncan Grants Bedroom The Spare Bedroom The Garden Suggested Further Reading Visitor Information Index Acknowledgements Review A glorious reminder of Charlestons enduring influence.The TimesAngelica Garnett, daughter of Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell, called Charleston an earthly paradise. In this haunting book you can see why. World of Interiors Long Description Fascinating personal account by Quentin Bell and his daughter Virginia Nicholson of this extraordinary house, its history and the lives of those who lived in it. Set in the heart of the Sussex Downs, Charleston Farmhouse is the most important remaining example of Bloomsbury decorative style, created by the painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Quentin Bell, the younger son of Clive and Vanessa Bell, and his daughter Virginia Nicholson, tell the story of this unique house, linking it with some of the leading cultural figures who were invited there, including Vanessas sister Virginia Woolf, the writer Lytton Strachey, the economist Maynard Keynes and the art critic Roger Fry. The house and garden are portrayed through Alen MacWeeneys atmostpheric photographs; pictures from Vanessa Bells family album convey the flavour of the household in its heyday. Review Quote Angelica Garnett, daughter of Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell, called Charleston an earthly paradise. In this haunting book you can see why . World of Interiors Details ISBN0711239312 Author Virginia Nicholson Year 2018 ISBN-10 0711239312 ISBN-13 9780711239319 Media Book Pages 176 Subtitle A Bloomsbury House & Garden Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 700.922 Format Paperback Short Title Charleston Language English UK Release Date 2018-09-06 AU Release Date 2018-09-06 Edition Description New Edition Publication Date 2018-09-06 Audience General Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC NZ Release Date 2018-08-28 Imprint Frances Lincoln We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118133202;

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