Brave Day Hideous Night: The Tate Gallery Years 1939-1965, Being Volume Two Of An Autobiography
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Rothenstein
Binding: Hardback
Published: Holt, New York, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: signed on inside covers with previous owner name; minor wear and chipping to dust cover; inside covers yellowed; some mildew spotting on spine; in otherwise good condition
This compelling memoir, Brave Day Hideous Night: The Tate Gallery Years 1939-1965, chronicles John Rothenstein's influential tenure as director of the Tate Gallery during a pivotal quarter-century. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs of managing a national art institution through the tumultuous years of World War II and its aftermath, presenting a unique insider's perspective on the British art world. Rothenstein's account details the acquisition of significant works and the shaping of the gallery's collection amidst shifting cultural landscapes. His candid reflections illustrate the complexities of art administration and the personal dedication required to preserve and promote artistic heritage. This volume stands as an essential record for anyone interested in 20th-century art history and institutional leadership.
Author: John Rothenstein
Binding: Hardback
Published: Holt, New York, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: signed on inside covers with previous owner name; minor wear and chipping to dust cover; inside covers yellowed; some mildew spotting on spine; in otherwise good condition
This compelling memoir, Brave Day Hideous Night: The Tate Gallery Years 1939-1965, chronicles John Rothenstein's influential tenure as director of the Tate Gallery during a pivotal quarter-century. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs of managing a national art institution through the tumultuous years of World War II and its aftermath, presenting a unique insider's perspective on the British art world. Rothenstein's account details the acquisition of significant works and the shaping of the gallery's collection amidst shifting cultural landscapes. His candid reflections illustrate the complexities of art administration and the personal dedication required to preserve and promote artistic heritage. This volume stands as an essential record for anyone interested in 20th-century art history and institutional leadership.