A Plea For Art In The House: With Special Reference To The Economy Of Collecting Works Of Art, And The Importance Of Taste In Education And Morals (1878)

""A Plea For Art In The House"" is a book written by William John Loftie in 1878. The book argues for the importance of art in the home, specifically in terms of the economy of collecting works of art and the role of taste in education and morals. Loftie makes a case for the value of surrounding oneself with beautiful objects and the positive impact it can have on one's well-being and character. He also provides practical advice for those interested in starting an art collection, including tips on what to look for and how ... Read More

""A Plea For Art In The House"" is a book written by William John Loftie in 1878. The book argues for the importance of art in the home, specifically in terms of the economy of collecting works of art and the role of taste in education and morals. Loftie makes a case for the value of surrounding oneself with beautiful objects and the positive impact it can have on one's well-being and character. He also provides practical advice for those interested in starting an art collection, including tips on what to look for and how to care for the pieces. Overall, ""A Plea For Art In The House"" is a thoughtful and persuasive argument for the integration of art into daily life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read Less

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