Publisher's Synopsis
Exquisite European art and objects reveal how the Church, trade, and innovation influenced what was once considered the height of affluence. For centuries in Europe, luxury goods were the preserve of the monarchy, church, and nobility. But waves of change gave more people than ever access to the beauty and sophistication of gold, fine furniture, silks, and lace. This guide is full of great information relating to life in Europe in the 16th to 19th centuries - inspired by the taonga (treasures) on display in the European Splendour 1500-1800 exhibition in Nga Toi Arts Te Papa.
