Louis-Jacques Goussier

52 Weeks of Historical How-To’s, Week 19: Diderot’s Encyclopédie and the art of making paper

This week’s blog focuses upon one of the greatest works of the Enlightenment and 18th century – the Encyclopédie of Denis Diderot and Jean d’Alembert.… Read More »52 Weeks of Historical How-To’s, Week 19: Diderot’s Encyclopédie and the art of making paper

52 Weeks of Inspiring Illustrations, Week 51: the plates of Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie (1751-1772)

This final rare book entry for our Inspiring Illustrations thread has inspired generations of artists, merchants, craftsmen and businessmen. We have chosen the 11 volumes… Read More »52 Weeks of Inspiring Illustrations, Week 51: the plates of Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie (1751-1772)

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