Fine Art: A Sketch of its History, Theory, Practice, and Application to Industry

Matthew Digby Wyatt

Published by Macmillan and Co., London, 1870

About this Item

An uncommon first edition documenting the eighteen lectures given by Matthew Digby Wyatt, the inaugural Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Cambridge University A first edition of these lectures on fine art delivered by Matthew Digby Wyatt in his position as the inaugural Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Cambridge University. An architect and art historian, Wyatt became architect to the Council of India, and designed the interiors of the India office in London (now part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office), as well as assisting engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel with the design of Paddington train station. Following an introductory lecture on fine art, the uncommon book dedicates a chapter to the history, theory, and practice of architecture, sculpture, and painting, before going on to discuss ancient and modern applications of fine art in industry. Bound with the crest of the Colston School to the front board. The Colston School is an independent day school in Bristol, now called the Collegiate school. In calf, blind stamped binding. Externally, generally smart with some light rubbing to the boards and spine. A little more rubbed at the joints. Lightly bumped to the head and tail of the spine with a little wear to the extremities. Both front and rear hinges starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with some light foxing throughout. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 843N8

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fine Art: A Sketch of its History, Theory, ...

Publisher: Macmillan and Co., London

Publication Date: 1870

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book