Cathedrals of Urban Modernity explores the development of the first museums dedicated to contemporary art, emphasizing their architectural and cultural significance. Ashgate Publishing Limited presents a detailed analysis of urban spaces that foster innovative art institutions, highlighting their role in shaping modern cultural landscapes. From the library of John Russell Taylor.

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Title: Cathedrals of Urban Modernity: Creation of the First Museums of Contemporary Art (Historical Urban Studies Series)
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing Limited
Publication Date: 1998
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1859283837
ISBN 13: 9781859283837
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good

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Topics covered in this work include: new kinds of museums in the 19th century - the cathedrals of urban modernity; state politics of art patronage in Paris; London galleries founded by private sponsors of Victorian art; and the expanding wave - parallel endeavours in other western cities.

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Filling virtually every corner of his Brook Green apartment, John Russell Taylor's legendary library reflects the incredible breadth of interest that shaped his mind during his almost 30 years as art critic for the Times. Ranging from the fine and decorative arts to drama, cinema, music, poetry, literary studies, biography, bibliography, and London topography, his collection also contains several dozen of his own works, including the only authorised biography of Alfred Hitchcock. The first 5000 of his books on the visual arts - including rare, signed, and limited editions are now for sale. To keep updated on new releases, follow us on Instagram @theprivate.library (https://www.instagram.com/theprivate.library/)

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