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Founded in 1768 by a group of painters, sculptors and architects, the Royal Academy of Arts was the primary art institution in the United Kingdom until the beginning of the 20th century. This volume delves into the history of the Academy and its Collections from its foundation until the First World War.
Genius and Ambition
The Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1768 -1918
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208 pages
- Release Date
21 September 2016
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Summary
AUSTRALIAN CONTENT ‘Genius and Ambition’ explores the RA from its foundation up until the First World War. It also covers its complex role in the history and teaching of art. Founded in London in 1768 by a group of painters, sculptors and architects, the Royal Academy of Arts grew to become the primary maker of reputation and renown for artists from Britain and abroad. Over the centuries it also amassed an extraordinary collection of works by Royal Academicians, as …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781907533686 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1907533680 |
| Author: | Tansy Curtin, Nicholas Savage |
| Publisher: | Royal Academy of Arts |
| Imprint: | Royal Academy of Arts |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 21 September 2016 |
| Weight: | 1.02kg |
| Dimensions: | 267mm x 220mm x 22mm |
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