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This is an in-depth study of the intellectual, technical, and artistic encounters between Europe and China in the late eighteenth century, focusing on the purposeful acquisition of information and images that characterized a direct engagement with the idea of "China."The central figure in this story is Henri-Léonard Bertin (1720–1792), who served as a minister of state under Louis XV and, briefly, Louis XVI. Both his official position and personal passion for all things Chinese placed him at the center of intersecting networks of like-minded individuals who shared his ideal vision of China as a nation from which France had much to learn. John Finlay examines a fascinating episode in the rich history of cross-cultural exchange between China and Europe in the early modern period, and this book will be an important and timely contribution to a very current discussion about Sino-French cultural relations.This book will be of interest to scholars in art history, visual culture, European and Chinese history.

This is an institutional history of Scotland's 18th century legal community. How important can a court and its members be in influencing the development of a country? In Scotland's case, the answer is surprising. The remarkable metamorphosis of eighteenth-century Edinburgh, from crisis conditions in the 1690s through the Union to the intellectual heights of Enlightenment and the development of the spectacular New Town, owed a great deal to those who spent their professional lives working in the Court of Session as members of the unique institution known as the College of Justice. James Boswell, Lord Kames, Henry Dundas and Walter Scott are just some of those who emerged from the College to influence Scotland's place in Europe. This study investigates the important role of College members in the cultural and economic flowering of Scotland as a whole, and Edinburgh in particular. It argues that a single Law institution had a marked influence on the Scottish cultural landscape to the present day. It is an original study making use of a range of manuscript sources. No existing work has made such extensive use of session papers or has looked at the manuscript town council minutes of Edinburgh in such depth for legal historical purposes. It reveals the working milieu within which Scots law developed at a key period following the parliamentary Union of 1707 as Scots law consolidated itself as one of the world's few mixed jurisdictions. It shows the development of Edinburgh's history as an example of community interaction in an urban setting in comparison to courts across Europe and elsewhere.

This is the first institutional history of Scotland's 18th-century civil court and its legal community. 18th-century Edinburgh owed much to the men who worked in the Court of Session as members of the unique institution known as the College of Justice. James Boswell, Lord Kames, Henry Dundas and Walter Scott are just some of those who emerged from the College to influence Scotland's place in Europe. The Court of Session records uncovered by John Finlay show a cross-section of Scottish society experiencing Edinburgh's legal processes in the 18th century. This study investigates the important role of College members in the cultural and economic flowering of Scotland as a whole, and Edinburgh in particular, and argues that a single Law institution had a marked influence on the Scottish cultural landscape to the present day. This is an original and wide-ranging study based on primary sources, including newly discovered records from the Court of Session. It gives you insights into the history of urban administration, the legal profession and the Court of Session. It considers the legal and social community responsible for the development of Scots law at a key period in its development. It is suitable for anyone studying the sources and singularity of Scots Law, and the social history of the 18th century.

This is an in-depth study of the intellectual, technical, and artistic encounters between Europe and China in the late eighteenth century, focusing on the purposeful acquisition of information and images that characterized a direct engagement with the idea of "China."The central figure in this story is Henri-Léonard Bertin (1720–1792), who served as a minister of state under Louis XV and, briefly, Louis XVI. Both his official position and personal passion for all things Chinese placed him at the center of intersecting networks of like-minded individuals who shared his ideal vision of China as a nation from which France had much to learn. John Finlay examines a fascinating episode in the rich history of cross-cultural exchange between China and Europe in the early modern period, and this book will be an important and timely contribution to a very current discussion about Sino-French cultural relations.This book will be of interest to scholars in art history, visual culture, European and Chinese history.

This highly-visual, full-color hardback provides a rich and accessible overview of art history, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. Written by expert art historian John Finlay, Art History 101 is presented in an attractive hardback format in full-color, featuring iconic works of art through the ages. With timelines, feature spreads and information boxes, readers will quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of art and its fascinating evolution across history. Learn to distinguish Impressionism from Post-Impressionism, analyze a painting's brush strokes, discover the influences of Pablo Picasso and much more. - 'Ways of Seeing': Introduction to the Visual Analysis of the Arts - The Italian Renaissance - Seventeenth-Century Spanish Art: The Golden Age - Theory of Art: The Fundamentals of Modern Art Theory - Modernism: Art in France, 1906-1936 ABOUT THE SERIES: Knowledge 101 brings together highly visual, hardback introductions to many intriguing disciplines, featuring reader-friendly text, spectacular images, and informative diagrams to make the learning experience easier than ever.

This beautifully illustrated hardback looks at 100 of the most fascinating works of art to have been created from the Eastern world, filled with full-color artworks. Moving from the Near East and Middle East across to the Pacific and Oceania by way of India, China and Japan, John Finley explores the incredible art that the Eastern world has to offer. Whether it be an example of indigenous art, a Japanese woodblock print, an architectural gem, such as Angkor Wat, a fine porcelain or alabaster vase, an incredible item of jewellery or a delicate and intricate miniature Persian painting, the breadth and craftsmanship is celebrated in 100 invaluable works. Includes: - Bhimbetka rock paintings, India- The Terracotta Warriors, China- Hoa Hakananai'a statue, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Polynesia- Infinity Mirrored Room by Yayoi Kusama, Japan Each work is shown in full color and is accompanied by an analysis of its history, the artist (if known) who created it and the significance it brings to the art world.

What the letter books of a Galashiels lawyer reveal about the life of his community Presents the first detailed historical study of a local lawyer in Scotland Draws on never-before-seen correspondence, which covers 20 years in the working life of Craig and his associates Provides fascinating insights into the world of the bank agent, local urban and economic history and legal practice in the 19th century What was it like to practise as a lawyer and bank agent in a rural Scottish community on the cusp of modernity? George Craig was Sir Walter Scott's local banker, a writer, insurance agent, election agent and baron bailie of Galashiels. Based on thousands of recently discovered letters, this is the first study of a provincial nineteenth-century Scots lawyer and the community he served. Craig's many correspondents, from manufacturers, bankers, lawyers and law agents in London, Dublin, Jamaica and the US to weavers, tenant farmers and town clerks reflect Borders life in all its intensity and his letters paint a detailed picture of everyday existence. His story affords a fascinating glimpse of legal practice and estate management across the Borders, during a time of economic and political change, as Galashiels grew from a village into an important manufacturing centre.

What was it like to practise as a lawyer and bank agent in a rural Scottish community on the cusp of modernity? George Craig was Sir Walter Scott's local banker, a writer, insurance agent, election agent and baron bailie of Galashiels. Based on thousands of recently discovered letters, this is the first study of a provincial nineteenth-century Scots lawyer and the community he served. Craig's many correspondents, from manufacturers, bankers, lawyers and law agents in London, Dublin, Jamaica and the US to weavers, tenant farmers and town clerks reflect Borders life in all its intensity and his letters paint a detailed picture of everyday existence. His story affords a fascinating glimpse of legal practice and estate management across the Borders, during a time of economic and political change, as Galashiels grew from a village into an important manufacturing centre.

Spanning from the classical sculpture of Ancient Rome to contemporary performance art, this vibrantly illustrated guide provides a rich overview of art history, covering many topics explored in a history of art degree.Written by expert art historian John Finlay, A Degree in a Book: Art History is presented in an attractive landscape format in full-color, featuring iconic works of art through the ages. With timelines, feature spreads and information boxes, readers will quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of art and its fascinating evolution across history. Learn to distinguish Impressionism from Post-Impressionism, analyze a painting's brush strokes and discover the influences of Pablo Picasso. ABOUT THE SERIES: Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book in Arcturus Publishing's A Degree in a Book series. Featuring flow charts, infographics, handy timelines, feature spreads and margin annotations, these illustrated books are perfect for anyone wishing to master seemingly complex subject with ease and enjoyment.

In Scots law, the legal concept of the trust has a long history of development and, over that time, has come to take on a number of characteristics. Because of this, there is no single definition of a trust that covers every example of the trust relationship. That's where Trusts Law Essentials comes in. This concise volume will quickly introduce you to the Scots law of trusts, from creating a trust and appointing trustees to conflicts on interest and the termination of trusts. It also looks at the different purposes of a trust and the particular issues surrounding charities and charitable trusts. End-of-chapter summaries of essential facts and essential cases will help you to identify, understand and remember the key elements of trusts law in Scotland.

A comprehensive history of Pop art, including its origins, its true beginnings, its influence; and includes the key figures in the movement.

Eta kniga stanet nezamenimym putevoditelem v mir iskusstva s drevnejshikh vremen do nashikh dnej. Ona poznakomit vas s glavnymi proizvedenijami zhivopisi, skulptury i arkhitektury, nachinaja s drevnikh grekov i rimljan i zakanchivaja sovremennymi kontseptualnymi techenijami XXI veka. Mnogoobrazie stilej i napravlenij, udivitelnye otkrytija i neobychnye fakty, kropotlivo sobrannye izvestnym istorikom iskusstva Dzhonom Finli, pomogut ponjat i poljubit iskusstvo. Obilie illjustratsij, skhem i infografiki sdelajut puteshestvie v mir iskusstva po-nastojaschemu uvlekatelnym i zapominajuschimsja."Glavnoe preimuschestvo etoj knigi v tom, chto ona mnogofunktsionalna i smozhet zamenit desjatki klassicheskikh rabot po istorii iskusstva! V nee mozhno vchityvatsja, a mozhno legko probegat glazami, mozhno chitat posledovatelno, proslezhivaja evoljutsiju stilej i filosofii iskusstva, a mozhno otkryt na ljuboj stranitse i poznakomitsja s ranee neizvestnymi faktami. Odnim slovom - vse, chto vy khoteli znat ob iskusstve, i dazhe bolshe!" - Elena Smirnova-Legran, kandidat istoricheskikh nauk, filolog i avtor lektsij ob istorii iskusstv i istorii, avtor bloga elena_legrand_parisPerevodchik: Petrova D. A., Chirva D. V.

This book is the first monograph to analyse the workings of Scotland’s legal profession in its early modern European context. It is a comprehensive survey of lawyers working in the local and central courts; investigating how they interacted with their clients and with each other, the legal principles governing ethical practice, and how they fulfilled a social role through providing free services to the poor and also services to town councils and other corporations. Based heavily on a wide range of archival sources, and reflecting the contemporary importance of local societies of lawyers, John Finlay offers a groundbreaking yet accessible study of the eighteenth-century legal profession which adds a new dimension to our knowledge of Enlightenment Scotland.