21st Century Perspectives On Nineteenth Century

Twenty-first Century Perspectives on Nineteenth Century Art is a collection of twenty nine essays that all address modern perspectives on a variety of topics to nineteenth century art and various artistic styles, the way that art was displayed, the reactions to it, and the impact it made on the world around it. The collection is broken up into ten sections and arranged thematically. What makes this collection unique is that it does not just discuss and analyze the literal art pieces, but the history of the way that art was presented. The first two sections and six essays of this collection address art exhibitions, specifically focusing on Rockwood Pottery at the 1889 Exposition Universelle, The US National Pavilion at the Paris Exhibition, and design plans for the St. Louis world’s fair. The second section of

The third section of the book moves away from exhibitions and the displaying of art pieces and focuses more heavily on the collection of art pieces and the way art was marketed to become more appealing to potential collectors. Individual collectors are the primary focus of this section. Part four of this book focuses on a few specific nineteenth century artists and discusses the way they practiced their art and their relationships with other artists at the time. The fifth section slightly returns back to the exhibition theme of the first section, highlighting a few artists and then an exhibition