{"product_id":"2026770000216-secondhand-the-genius-of-the-royal-academy","title":"The Genius Of The Royal Academy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly illustrated art history volume, The Genius of the Royal Academy chronicles the remarkable legacy of one of the world's most prestigious artistic institutions, tracing its founding in 1768 through centuries of creative achievement. Eric Shanes presents a sweeping survey of the masterworks and towering figures — from Reynolds and Gainsborough to Turner and beyond — who shaped British art through their association with the Academy. Written with scholarly authority yet an accessible and celebratory tone, the text illuminates the social, cultural, and political forces that both challenged and elevated the institution across its history. Shanes argues that the Royal Academy's enduring genius lies not merely in the art it produced, but in its role as a crucible for debate, education, and the very definition of artistic excellence in Britain. A compelling read for art lovers, historians, and anyone captivated by the intersection of creativity and institutional power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887913218267,"sku":"2026770000216-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/47c2eaf8-192f-4a4c-8856-c5d71f2fa709.png?v=1781748868","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000216-secondhand-the-genius-of-the-royal-academy","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}