Tag: 18th century
High Culture and Desirable Living: Art in Mayfair, London
Since the 18th century, Mayfair in London has been associated with a revered aesthetical appeal thanks to the area’s popularity with people from the higher echelons of society, who have invested in the architecture and...
The 18th Century in Art. Freedom undercover
The 18th century is marked by an extreme liberation of arts. This was due to the weakness of Royal power at that time. Painters, sculptors and even architects wave on a new...
Fragrances: do not wear them… eat them!
Did you know that some fragrances can be eaten? Well, this is not so new as already in the Ancient Egypt, some fragranced preparations could be used externally (on skin and hair)...
Marie-Antoinette’s Herbarium by Elisabeth de Feydeau
Fragrances
Marie-Antoinette was probably one of the most controversial
queen in history. Some people loved her, others hated her. But
above all, she was a passionate woman, exploring all the wonders of
the "Century of...
Henri Rousseau, Painter of Jungle…
At Fondation Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland, there is one of the most astonishing exhibitions about Henri Rousseau artwork. It is the first time, for years, someone gathered so many master pieces from the...
