Civilisation and Nineteenth-Century Art: A European Concept in Global Context

by David O'Brien

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Over the course of the long nineteenth century, Civilisation was the subject of some of the most prominent public mural paintings and sculptures in Europe and the United States, especially those that speculated on the direction of history. It also underpinned Western depictions of non-Western societies and evaluations of social progress and artistic excellence.
The essays in this volume explore the ways in which the idea of Civilisation acted as...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1784992682

ISBN13:9781784992682

Release Date:August 2016

Publisher:Manchester University Press

Length:272 Pages

Weight:1.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.8" x 9.5"

Related Subjects

Art Arts, Music & Photography Political Science Politics & Social Sciences

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