Book
The American art museum : elitism and democracy / Nancy Einreinhofer.
The museum is a democratic institution and part of its mission is the education of the masses. However the holdings of the museum are such that a degree of knowledge is required to appreciate them. The conflicts arising from these conditions are the subject of this book.
Record details
- ISBN: 0718500423
- ISBN: 9780718500429
- Physical Description: xii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: London ; Leicester University Press, 1997.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-218) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 1. The motives of art patronage during the American Renaissance and how they influenced the American art museum -- 2. The American art museum, a symbol of democracy -- 3. America's first museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Boston Museum of Fine Arts -- 4. THe role of the federal government: The National Gallery, Washington, D.C., and The National Endowment for the Arts -- 5. The development of American modernism and its influence on the American art museum -- 6. Art for the masses: a study of educational practices in American art museums -- 7. Capitalism and the American art museum: an analysis of the corporate influence.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Art museums > United States.
Art and society > United States.
Art patronage > United States.
Art and society.
Art museums.
Art patronage.
United States.
Search for related items by series
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show All Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | N 510 .E46 1997 | 283550 | Stacks | Available | - |