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The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men of means, or those of more humble origin who could find a sponsor. The custom flourished from about 1660 until the advent of large-scale rail transport in the 1840s, and was associated with a standard itinerary. It served as an educational rite of passage. Though primarily associated with the British nobility and wealthy landed gentry, similar trips were made by wealthy young men of Protestant Northern European nations on Continental Europe, and from the second half of the 18th century, by some South and North Americans. The tradition declined with the lapse of neo-classical enthusiasm and after rail and steamship travel made the journeys much easier when Thomas Cook made the "Cook's Tour" of early mass tourism a byword.
The New York Times in 2008 described the Grand Tour in this way:
The primary value of the Grand Tour, it was believed, lay in the exposure both to the cultural legacy of classical antiquity and the Renaissance, and to the aristocratic and fashionably polite society of the European continent. In addition, it provided the only opportunity to view specific works of art, and possibly the only chance to hear certain music. A Grand Tour could last from several months to several years. It was commonly undertaken in the company of a Cicerone, a knowledgeable guide or tutor. The Grand Tour had more than superficial cultural importance; as E. P. Thompson stated, "ruling-class control in the 18th century was located primarily in a cultural hegemony, and only secondarily in an expression of economic or physical (military) power."
The Grand Tour in the 18th Century
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William Kent's Elysium: Rousham House and Garden
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Brian Sewell in Florence & the Last of the Medici.
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The Grand Tour in the 18th Century, Jan 25-Mar 1, 2011, Tuesdays, 1:00--3:00 pm with Birgit Urmson. In 18th-century Europe, the Grand Tour was de rigueur for the upper class as they traveled through great cities, often accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, to see important works of art and experience other cultures. Through analyzing different styles and understanding the forces that shaped art and architecture, this course will explore artistic treasures of France's and Italy's famous cities, as well as the High Renaissance, Baroque/Rococo, and Antiquity. Recreate the Grand Tourist's experience of artistic style and beauty.
Principal Manuscripts Curator, Dr Iain Gordon Brown introduces highlights from the collections relating to the Grand Tour, the 17th and 18th centuries' social and cultural 'gap year' for young, aristocratic men.
The Grand Tour is the formative cultural experience of the 18th century traveller – made modern day. These exhibitions reinterpret world class collections through contemporary art at Nottingham Contemporary, Chatsworth, Derby Museums and The Harley Gallery. Season 1 (4 July - 20 September 2015): Pablo Bronstein and the Treasures of Chatsworth at Nottingham Contemporary & Chatsworth Elements of Architecture: Corridors and Welbeck Tunnels at The Harley Gallery Wright Revealed: Uncovering Two Lost Paintings at Derby Museums Season 2 will take place March - July 2016, featuring Turner Prize winner Simon Starling, Rose English and Sir Peter Blake.
Rousham nestled deep in the Oxfordshire countryside is, to the eyes of many, the epitome of an English arcadia. But the gardens, designed by the eccentric architect, landscape and furniture designer William Kent in the early part of the 18th century, makes unquestionable references to the Grand Tour and Italy. The result is that Rousham achieves one of the most successful mixes of the benign English bucolic together with sophisticated Italian classicism. This short excerpt shows the extent of this influence both within the gardens and landscape and also within the ravishing Rousham House itself. The extract is from the second episode The Secret History of British Gardens (2015), presented by Monty Don. Do have a look at my Tumblr to see wonderful images: http://bellisvintage.tumblr....
This is a multi-touch proof of concept video for an exhibition at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on the University of Oregon campus opening in September of 2010. The Microsoft Surface application presents Rome during the Age of the Grand Tour through the eyes of Giuseppe Vasi, an extraordinary18th century artist of urban landscapes. His 10 volumes of city views, the Magnificenze di Roma (the Splendors of Rome) are carefully located--geo-referenced--within the city aided by the 1748 Map of Rome by Giambattista Nolli, a contemporary architect and master cartographer. The Surface will promote in depth study of Rome by visually integrating the work of these artists and then comparing them with modern day photography and satellite imaging. This unique digital experience will reveal Rome o...
In episode 3 of his Grand Tour, Brian Sewell visits Florence. Includes the 'Last of the Medici' scene. Warning: This video contains personal opinions, do not watch it if you are afraid of hearing something that you might not like! For a purely practical Florence guide visit Rick Steves guide instead at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzDnJi-JeNI However, if you like a highly-opinionated, very critical art/travel guide by an extremely plummy & witty white haired elderly Englishman then watch this instead. Brian Sewell writes for the London Evening Standard and is noted for artistic conservatism and his acerbic view of the Turner Prize and conceptual art. Sewell has been described as "Britain's most famous and controversial art critic." Brian worked at Christie's auction house, speci...
Find out more at: http://www.vikingrivercruises.com/cruise-destinations/europe/grand-european-tour/2016-amsterdam-budapest/index.html From Amsterdam in The Netherlands to Budapest, capital city of Hungary, discover the highlights of five European countries on Viking Cruises® Grand European Tour. This 15-day journey carries you gently along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, through Europe’s most spectacular landscapes, with stops in medieval towns and imperial cities. You’ll explore Amsterdam, the city of charming canals and splendid museums, and see the tulip fields and 18th-century windmills of Holland. You’ll visit the Dom, a massive Gothic cathedral in Cologne, and tour Germany’s fairy-tale castles. Wander the cobblestone streets of Passau, stroll the boulevards of Vienna, visit a 900...
Oasis Desert Camp has become a specialist in organizing adventure tours, camping, hiking, trekking, horse riding and camel tours. We aim to present in the image of the 18th century Grand Tour, where people can meet with different expectations, away from the usual style of tourism. Oasis Desert Camp is a leading tourism camp established in Wadi Rum. As a leading tourism camp in Wadi Rum; we have earned the reputation of providing quality service in various parts of the tourism service field. http://www.oasisdesertcamp.com
Let's go to your chateau! Join us for a weekend visit to designer Timothy Corrigan's exquisitely renovated 18th century French chateau in the Loire Valley. Known for his fusion of European elegance with California comfort, Tim offers a tour with decorating tips and renovating advice. To see more on how Tim has mastered the art of gracious living in his chic french home, visit : http://quintessenceblog.com/international-house-guest-video-susanna-salk-timothy-corrigan/
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Music video by Leonard Cohen performing Can't Forget: A Souvenir of the Grand Tour. (C) 2015 Sony Music Entertainment. http://www.vevo.com/watch/CAC231500022
So while Dragon Ball Super's "Future Trunks" arc is continuing to air in Japan, I thought it'd be fun to tie everyone over with another Dragon Ball topic. Jack Dreas asked for us to talk about the much-disputed Dragon Ball GT series, often ripped on by fans of the franchise for years. I'm joined yet again by Mike "VegettoEX" LaBrie to talk about, not merely why GT is so commonly ragged on, but the things about it that we actually enjoyed! Mike and I go into the history of why GT exists, how we first got introduced to it in the 90's and early 2000's before its official presence in the US, dissect through all of the major story arcs of its 64 episodes and look back on all the good and bad that came with Toei's attempt at continuing the story of Goku and his friends beyond the end of Toriyama...
Cars you'll never see on Grand Tour or Top Gear. Amazons Top Gear Car Show Called The Grand Tour - Amazon The Grand Tour New Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson The Grand Tour. This time last year, Jeremy Clarkson was surrounded by scandal before and after being dismissed from the BBC and his show Top Gear. On Wednesday . Fiat gives their 500 Abarth a little more guts, and it's literally not that much. Infiniti wants to join the high-performance club with the European brands, and .
Fallout 4 Nuka World DLC Gameplay Walkthrough Part 5 - The Grand Tour: Secure Galactic Zone, Star Control: Assign a gang to the Galactic Zone (No Commentary Playthrough) Nuka World is the last Fallout 4 DLC. It's a vast amusement park now a lawless city of Raider gangs. All new region includes a new open wasteland and park zones. There are four large park zones: Galactic zone (Starlight Interstellar Theater, Vault Tec Among The Stars, Starport Nuka, Robco Battlezone and Nuka Galaxy), Kiddie Kingdom (Ferris Wheel, King Cola's Castle, Nuka Racers and Fun House), Dry Rock Gulch (Doc Phosphate's Saloon, Dry Rock Gulch Theater, Mad Mulligan's Mine and Coaster) Safari Adventure (Cappy's Treehouse, Primate House, Reptile House and Angry Anaconda). Nuka World features new unique and legendary ...
Fallout 4 Nuka World Walkthrough an complete walkthrough of the main quest in the new Nuka World DLC. Take a trip to Nuka-World, a vast amusement park now a lawless city of Raiders. Explore an all-new region with an open wasteland and park zones like Safari Adventure, Dry Rock Gulch, Kiddie Kingdom, and the Galactic Zone. Lead lethal gangs of Raiders and use them to conquer settlements, bending the Commonwealth to your will. Nuka-World features new quests, Raiders, weapons, creatures, and more. Enjoy the ride! Business mail: fallout4content@gmail.com Nuka World Walkthrough Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKIPcegprb9X1OIBigPqJzBj4j_95SKYN
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Step right up, come on in
If you'd like to take the grand tour
Of a lonely house that once was home sweet home
I have nothing here to sell you,
Just some things that I will tell you
Some things I know will chill you to the bone.
Over there, sits the chair
Where she'd bring the paper to me
And sit down on my knee
And whisper oh, I love you
But now she's gone forever
And this old house will never
Be the same without the love
That we once knew.
Straight ahead, that's the bed
Where we'd lay in love together
And Lord knows we had a good thing going here
See her picture on the table
Don't it look like she'd be able
Just to touch me and say good morning dear.
There's her rings, all her things
And her clothes are in the closet
Like she left them
When she tore my world apart.
As you leave you'll see the nursery,
Oh, she left me without mercy
Taking nothing but
Our baby and my heart.