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CULTIVATING THE HUMAN FACULTIES
JAMES BARRY (1741-1806) AND THE SOCIETY OF ARTS |
| By: |
Susan Bennett (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£51.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0934223963 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780934223966 |
| Publisher: |
ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITY PRESSES |
| Pub. date: |
1 March, 2009 |
| Pages: |
168 |
| Description: |
The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture (1777-1801), in the 'Great Room' of the Society of Arts to illustrate the wider contemporary art and design debates focusing on nationalism and improvement, publicity and patronage, with Barry's own work and ideals. This collection of essays takes different aspects of Barry's cycle. |
| Synopsis: |
The contributors to this collection of essays have each taken different aspects of Barry's cycle. The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture (1777-1801), in the 'Great Room' of the Society of Arts to illustrate the wider contemporary art and design debates focusing on nationalism and improvement, publicity and patronage, with Barry's own work and ideals. New connections between theory (political, social, and culture), and practice have been created as a result of this examination. Susan Bennett is an independent scholar. |
| Illustrations: |
50 black-&-white illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Lehigh University Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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