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Europe Divided: Huguenot Refugee Art and Culture
Europe Divided: Huguenot Refugee Art and Culture
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This book explores the extraordinary international networks created by Huguenot refugees in the late 17th century, who left France to join communities in exile and brought with them a high level of skill in design and workshop practice. Their contributions to architecture, ceramics, design, and other fields reached a global market through a sophisticated network of merchants and bankers.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: V & A Publishing
This captivating book delves into the remarkable global networks that emerged from the diaspora of over 200,000 refugees who left France in the late 17th century, seeking solace in communities already established in exile across vast territories. Among the first-generation Huguenot refugees were a multitude of skilled artists, designers, and craftsmen, who brought with them a wealth of expertise and knowledge. Beyond the confines of France, these individuals played a pivotal role in elevating the standards of design and workshop practices, imparting their skills to apprentices, sons, goddons, cousins, and subsequent generations. Their contributions extended to architecture, ceramics, design, clock and watchmaking, engraving, furniture, woodwork, sculpture, portraiture, and art education, offering a profound insight into the motivation and resilience of this highly skilled diaspora.
Thanks to a sophisticated network of Huguenot merchants, retailers, and bankers, these refugees were able to finance their production, enabling their wares to reach a global market. The impact of their contributions was far-reaching, shaping the artistic and cultural landscape of various regions and leaving a lasting legacy that continues to be celebrated today. This book serves as a testament to the enduring power of human migration and the profound impact that individuals can have on the world through their talents, skills, and determination.
Weight: 2158g
Dimension: 256 x 295 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838510121
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