'Candidates for Fame'
| Author | : Matthew Hargraves |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 2005-01-01 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0300110049 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780300110043 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis 'Candidates for Fame' by : Matthew Hargraves
Download or read book 'Candidates for Fame' written by Matthew Hargraves and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1760 an innovation transformed the character of artistic life in Britain: the first public exhibition of art. A dispute split exhibitors into rival groups, among them the Society of Artists of Great Britain. This work examines the Society and looks at the politics and personalities behind the exibitions.
