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Academies of Art: Past and Present
Nikolaus Pevsner
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Paperback. Originally published in 1940, this book charts the origins and evolution of academies of art from the sixteenth century to the mind-twentieth century. Num Pages: 372 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACN; ACQ; ACV; ACX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 558.
Originally published in 1940, this book charts the origins and evolution of academies of art from the sixteenth century to the first half of the twentieth century. Pevsner expertly explains the political, religious and mercantile forces affecting the education of artists in various countries in Western Europe, and the growing 'academisation' of artistic training that he saw is his own day. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the various historical schools of art instruction and the history of art more generally.
Originally published in 1940, this book charts the origins and evolution of academies of art from the sixteenth century to the first half of the twentieth century. Pevsner expertly explains the political, religious and mercantile forces affecting the education of artists in various countries in Western Europe, and the growing 'academisation' of artistic training that he saw is his own day. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the various historical schools of art instruction and the history of art more generally.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
372
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107421448
SKU
V9781107421448
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About Nikolaus Pevsner
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