The National Gallery : a history /
"For 200 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 cris...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
National Gallery Global,
2025.
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| Summary: | "For 200 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 15 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"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 383 pages illustrations 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781857097191 185709719X |