The National Gallery (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

J. E. Crawford Flitch

9781330354292: The National Gallery (Classic Reprint)

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133035429X ISBN 13 : 9781330354292

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Afficher les exemplaires de cette �dition comportant l'ISBN

0 D'occasion

3 Neuf

De EUR 17,75

The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from The National Gallery (Classic Reprint)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

Les informations fournies dans la section � Synopsis � peuvent faire r�f�rence � une autre �dition de ce titre.

Pr�sentation de l'�diteur

In 1831 some justification existed for Coleridge ssweeping assertion that the darkest despotisms on the Continent have done more for the growth and elevation of the fine arts than theE nglish government. Most of the great European galleries theL ouvre, the Hermitage, the Prado and almost all the galleries of Germany had their origin in the collections of amiable despots. They were thrown open to the public by the democratic governments of the nineteenth century, less despotic perhaps, but unquestionably less amiable so far as art was concerned. The British National Gallery, like most typically British institutions, owes its existence to private enterprise rather than to the initiative of theS tate. It is said that the idea originated with George
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Les informations fournies dans la section � A propos du livre � peuvent faire r�f�rence � une autre �dition de ce titre.

�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 133035429X
ISBN 13: 9781330354292
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 179
Coordonn�es du fabricant: Copytech (UK) Ltd, Trading as Printondemand-worldwide.com
gpsr@podww.com

9 Culley Court
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 6WA
Royaume-Uni
Personne responsable: Easy Access System Europe O�, 16879218
+358405003575
gpsr.requests@easproject.com

Mustam�e tee 50
Tallinn
10621
Estonie

R�sultats de recherche pour The National Gallery (Classic Reprint)

Image fournie par le vendeur

The National Gallery (Classic Reprint)

J. E. Crawford Flitch

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 133035429X ISBN 13 : 9781330354292

Neuf Paperback

impression � la demande

Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni

�valuation du vendeur 5 sur 5 �toiles

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book traces the growth of the National Gallery, from its modest origins in the early 19th century as a publicly funded initiative to acquire and showcase a diverse and impressive collection of paintings by celebrated old masters. The author provides a fascinating chronicle of the gallery's triumphs and challenges, including accounts of its major acquisitions, the heated debates and controversies that surrounded some purchases, and the profound influence of the gallery's directors, whose expertise and personal tastes shaped its development. A particularly insightful analysis of the works on display is provided, exploring their stylistic and thematic qualities, their historical significance, and their enduring impact on the art world. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of art collecting, the development of the National Gallery, or the enduring legacy of the great masters whose works grace its walls. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330354292_0

Contacter le vendeur