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The National Gallery
A History
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Published in the National Gallery's Bicentenary year, this is the story of how one of the world's finest collections of paintings was formed by (and for) the people of Britain. For two hundred years the National Gallery has been at the heart of the nation's life....
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Published in the National Gallery's Bicentenary year, this is the story of how one of the world's finest collections of paintings was formed by (and for) the people of Britain
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Description
Published in the National Gallery's Bicentenary year, this is the story of how one of the world's finest collections of paintings was formed by (and for) the people of Britain.
For two hundred years the National Gallery has been at the heart of the nation's life. Established in 1824 and situated in the centre of London with a commitment to free admission, it was conceived as a gallery to be enjoyed by all, while also serving as a place of refuge in times of war and crisis.
The National Gallery: A History tells the story of an institution that holds education, social cohesion, and national heritage at its core, and whose outstanding collection has shaped the art historical canon over two centuries. Special focus on fifteen highlight paintings affords an opportunity to explore changes in taste over the decades, as well as the reactions of visitors to the Gallery's great works of art.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781857097191
Publisher: National Gallery Company Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 February 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: National Gallery Company Ltd
Illustration: 140 illus color
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 233.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
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About the Author
Jonathan Conlin is professor of Modern History at the University of Southampton. His books include The Met: A History of a Museum and Its People (forthcoming) and a cultural history of the 1969 BBC2 television series Civilisation.
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