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Albert C. Barnes
American art collectors
Art of the Steal
Author_Neil L. Rudenstine
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Barnes Foundation's move to Philadelphia
Barnes legacy
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Category=KJM
Cezanne
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Educational philosophy
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History of art collecting in the US
John Dewey
Language_English
Museum theory
Nineteenth twentieth century
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Picasso
Post-impressionist paintings
Price_€20 to €50
PS=Forthcoming
Renoir
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Worker education movement
Product details
- ISBN 9781606188897
- Dimensions: 216 x 279mm
- Publication Date: 26 Nov 2024
- Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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A beautifully written study of the extraordinary art collector and volatile personality Albert C. Barnes. The book places him in the context of his own era, shedding new light on the movements and ideas (about art collecting, education, and aesthetics) that shaped so much of his thinking. The Barnes' major holdings of post-impressionist and early modern art include more than 800 paintings, with a strong focus on Renoir (181 canvases), Cezanne (9), Matisse (59), and Picasso (46 paintings and drawings). In its entirety, it is the greatest single collection of such art that has remained intact. The last chapters of the book address the controversial events surrounding the Barnes Foundation's move to Philadelphia, including vehement opposition -- as well as strong support. There is an analysis of the Foundation's financial plight, a review of the major court cases over the decades, and a characterization of the fervent reactions following the court's decision to allow the move to take place. Illus.
