Description
The mid-nineteenth century saw the introduction of publicly funded art education as an alternative to the established private institutions. Quinn explores the ways in which members of parliament applied Bentham's utilitarian philosophy to questions of public taste.
Reviews
'Dr Quinn's book is a well-informed and persuasive study of the links between art and commerce in nineteenth-century Britain. His book is a must-read for all scholars interested in Utilitarian or art issues.' Cercles 'This is a fascinating, original study. It penetrates to the radically democratic core of Bentham's aesthetic ideas.' Journal of Bentham Studies 'Quinn's tight emphasis on the 'art school' and the focus on Jeremy Bentham's writing ... is unprecedented.' Art Monthly
Book Information
ISBN 9781848932982
Author Malcolm Quinn
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 430g
Reviews
'Dr Quinn's book is a well-informed and persuasive study of the links between art and commerce in nineteenth-century Britain. His book is a must-read for all scholars interested in Utilitarian or art issues.' Cercles 'This is a fascinating, original study. It penetrates to the radically democratic core of Bentham's aesthetic ideas.' Journal of Bentham Studies 'Quinn's tight emphasis on the 'art school' and the focus on Jeremy Bentham's writing ... is unprecedented.' Art Monthly
Book Information
ISBN 9781848932982
Author Malcolm Quinn
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 430g
