We are delighted to share the final articles in our annual scholars’ publication.
Symbolising the breadth with which our scholars have found their interests within our title ‘Vanbrugh and his Age’, the final edition of this year’s scholars’ publication explores a range of artistic, architectural, scientific, and cultural perspectives. Arthur de B investigates the relationship between Vanbrugh’s architecture and the geometric principles that underpin its design, while Reuben D considers the emotional power of Vanbrugh’s buildings and the ways in which architecture can shape human experience. Looking beyond Britain, Camilla G expertly traces the development of artistic styles from Baroque to Rococo under the Bourbon dynasty, revealing the changing tastes of the period. Emmy B explores the fascinating connection between architecture and music, examining how the Baroque soundscape reflected and complemented the grand ambitions of Vanbrugh’s age. Rui E-P delves into one of the great scientific debates of the era, comparing the competing ideas of Christiaan Huygens and Isaac Newton.
Together, these articles demonstrate the remarkable breadth of intellectual enquiry that characterised the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. From mathematics and science to art, music, and architecture, they reveal an age driven by curiosity, innovation, and a desire to understand both the world around us and our place within it.
However, it wouldn’t be fitting to round off the publication of our magazine without a note from my Remove co-editors, Sophia O and Felix M B, whose perspectives, assistance, and enthusiasm have been a valuable asset in the success of this year’s publication:
“Over the past year, we have been the editors for this year’s Vanbrugh Publication. Though it may seem simple, it has been intensely gratifying to see the extraordinary work of our fellow scholars. Ranging from the pursuit of wonder and astronomy in 18th century Britain, to light particles and Baroque music, we strongly believe that the work that has been produced is truly amazing. It has been an honour and a privilege to edit this diverse and fascinating group of articles, and we are sure that there is something for everyone. We hope you enjoy the fabulous articles that the scholars are so proud to present to you.”
We hope you enjoy this final batch of articles, alongside all the published articles on our Vanbrugh and his Time webpage, and that they truly encompass the intellectual curiosity of our scholars this year!
Charlotte Payne
Head of Academic Scholars (Remove), Classics Department
