Author: BENNETT, SUSAN (ED)
Title: Cultivating the human faculties: James Barry (1741-1806) and the Society of Arts
Description: Bethlehem. Pa. : Lehigh University Press 2008. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 162 pages; Physical desc. : 162 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. Subjects: Barry. James. 1741-1806 - Criticism and interpretation. Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain). Great Room. Mural painting and decoration. English - England - London. Mural painting and decoration - England - London. Summary: This book contains a series of essays on different aspects of Irish painter James Barry's monumental cycle of paintings 'The Progress of Human Knowledge'. in the Great Room of the Royal Society of Arts. Barry's work is debated in the context of wider issues such as nationalism and improvement and publicity and patronage.Weight in Kg appr.:

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