The National Gallery - An Illustrated History

Informationen zum Autor Alan Crookham is the archivist at the National Gallery! London. He is a board member of The Museums and Galleries History Group. Klappentext Richly illustrated! this book tells the story of the founding and growth of one of the world's greatest collections of western European painting! dating from 1250 to 1900. Zusammenfassung Tells the story of the founding and growth of one of the world's greatest collections of western European painting! dating from 1250 to 1900. This book brings together stories behind the development of the National Gallery: the generous benefactors; the architectural controversies; the acquisitions; the dedicated staff; and! the visiting public.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Crookham
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.10.2009
• EAN: 9781857094633
• ISBN: 978-1-85709-463-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 206 mm x 256 mm x 10 mm
• Series: National Gallery London Publications
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art