Splendid palaces, soaring towers, elaborate garden pavilions, verdant parks filled with elegant statuary - all reflect the taste of the wealthy, aristocratic, and artistic elite of Germany and Austria that comprised the driving force behind the architectural expressions illustrated in this book, embodying not only the flamboyance of Baroque and the grace of Rococo, but the clear articulation of Art Nouveau as well. From Frederick the Great's evocative Sans Souci Palace and Orangery in Potsdam to the maze of theaters, groves, alcoves, and fountains that enriched the country estate and park of Archbishop Marcus Sitiicns at Hellbrunn outside Salzburg, the reader will find a series of visual delights on every page, and a wealth of anecdotes that bring to life a predominantly royal retinue of energetic, enthusiastic (if sometimes eccentric) men and women who once lived-and often frolicked-amid these delightful follies and fantasies. Follies and Fantasies: Germain and Austria is...

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