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Museums in the German Art World
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Description
James Sheehan begins by describing the establishment of the first public galleries during the last decades of Germany's old regime. He then examines the revolutionary upheaval that swept Germany between 1789 and 1815, arguing that the first great German museums reflected the nation's revolutionary aspirations. By the mid-nineteenth century, the climate had changed; museums constructed in this period affirmed historical continuities and celebrated political accomplishments. During the next several years, however, Germans became disillusioned with conventional definitions of art and lost interest in monumental museums. By the turn of the century, the museum had become a site for the political and cultural controversies caused by the rise of artistic modernism. In this context, Sheehan argues, we can see the first signs of what would become the modern style of museum architecture and modes of display.
The first study of its kind, this highly accessible book will appeal to historians, museum professionals, and anyone interested in the relationship between art, politics, and culture.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
276
Release Date:
2000-10-26
Publication Date:
2000-10-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0195135725
ISBN13:
9780195135725
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Weight:
581 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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