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Fair World
P Greenhalgh
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Description for Fair World
Hardcover. A history of world's fairs and expositions from London to Shanghai 1851-2010. Num Pages: 282 pages, 200. BIC Classification: HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 270 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2264.
The great World's Fairs and Expositions staged around the world since the mid-19th century were among the largest and most dramatic cultural events ever staged. In both beneficial and detrimental ways, they affected the lives of tens of millions of people. Fair World tells the story of these extraordinary exhibitions from the Victorian period to the present day.
Product Details
Publisher
Papadakis United Kingdom
Number of pages
282
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
2263g
Number of Pages
282
Place of Publication
Newbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906506094
SKU
V9781906506094
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About P Greenhalgh
Paul Greenhalgh is Director of the Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts at the University of East Anglia. His former roles include Director and President of the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC, President of NSCAD University in Canada, and Head of Research at the V&A Museum in London.
Reviews for Fair World
“an outstanding survey highly recommended for a range of collections, from general-interest to history and arts holdings. It packs in photos and in-depth details of the great world fairs and expositions, offering a coverage that provides details about each fair and its unique characteristics. The outstanding focus provides lively discussion of elements unique to each world fair, covering its features, ... Read more