Cathedrals of urban modernity : the first museums of contemporary art, 1800-1930 / J. Pedro Lorente.

Main entry:

Lorente, Jesús Pedro.

Title & Author:

Cathedrals of urban modernity : the first museums of contemporary art, 1800-1930 / J. Pedro Lorente.

Publication:

Description:

xiii, 322 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Series:

Historical urban studies

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 266-300) and index.
1. New kinds of museums in the nineteenth century: the 'cathedrals of urban modernity' -- 2. State politics of art patronage in Paris: the Luxembourg Museum -- 3. London galleries founded by private sponsors of Victorian art -- 4. Galleries of (greater) nationalism: the German countries, the Slavonic nations and Italy -- 5. The expanding wave: parallel endeavours in other Western cities -- 6. Epilogue: The 'coming of age' of museums of contemporary art and the weight of the museological legacy -- Index of people and museums cited in the text and notes.
Current Copyright Fee: GBP28.00 0.
Dust jacket.

ISBN:

1859283837 (alk. paper)
9781859283837 (alk. paper)

Subject:

Art museums.
Art, Modern 19th century.
Art, Modern 20th century.
Art Museums.
Art, Modern.
Art Musées.
Art 19e siècle.
Art 20e siècle.
Kunstmusea.

Added entries:

Historical urban studies.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 196308
Call No.: N6447.L67 (ID:97-B3403)
Status: Available

Actions:

Add to folder

Request these items

Email this list to yourself (or someone else)

Your folder is empty.

Please complete this form to make a request for consultation. A copy of this list will also be forwarded to you.

Your contact information

First name:

Last name:

Email:

Phone number:

Notes (optional):

We will contact you to set up an appointment. Please keep in mind that your consultation date will be based on the type of material you wish to study. To prepare your visit, we'll need:

— At least 2 weeks for primary sources (prints and drawings, photographs, archival documents, etc.)
— At least 48 hours for secondary sources (books, periodicals, vertical files, etc.)

Back to list

Submit