This book examines the momentous debate about the form and functions of the public art museum in nineteenth-century Britain. It discusses the development of the London museums between 1850 and 1880, including analysis of art display and its relations with art historiography, alongside institutional and architectural developments at the British Museum, the South Kensington Museum and the National Gallery.
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This book examines the momentous debate about the form and functions of the public art museum in nineteenth-century Britain. It discusses the development of the London museums between 1850 and 1880, including analysis of art display and its relations with art historiography, alongside institutional and architectural developments at the British Museum, the South Kensington Museum and the National Gallery.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780754632368.
