Palaces Of Art: Art Galleries In Britain 1790-1990
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Giles Waterfield
Binding: Paperback
Published: Distributed by Lund Humphries Publishers, 1991
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the fascinating evolution of art galleries across Britain from the late eighteenth century through the close of the twentieth. It presents a comprehensive historical account, detailing how these institutions transformed from private collections into public palaces of art. The narrative illustrates the architectural, social, and cultural shifts that shaped these vital spaces for artistic display and public engagement. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the forces that influenced the development of Britain's art infrastructure over two centuries. The text argues for the enduring significance of these galleries as cultural touchstones, reflecting societal values and artistic movements throughout their history.
Author: Giles Waterfield
Binding: Paperback
Published: Distributed by Lund Humphries Publishers, 1991
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the fascinating evolution of art galleries across Britain from the late eighteenth century through the close of the twentieth. It presents a comprehensive historical account, detailing how these institutions transformed from private collections into public palaces of art. The narrative illustrates the architectural, social, and cultural shifts that shaped these vital spaces for artistic display and public engagement. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the forces that influenced the development of Britain's art infrastructure over two centuries. The text argues for the enduring significance of these galleries as cultural touchstones, reflecting societal values and artistic movements throughout their history.