Was the English aristocracy truly a purely rural elite?
In short: While often viewed as a class defined by country estates, this lecture examines how aristocratic families used art and architecture in both towns and the countryside to advance their political and dynastic goals.
Architectural historian Simon Thurley challenges the perception of the English aristocracy as a purely rural class. He explores how, beginning in the sixteenth century, these families strategically commissioned buildings and curated collections across both urban and rural settings to further their dynastic ambitions.
The lecture provides insight into the deliberate use of the built environment as a tool for power and political influence.
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