In this Book
- With Éclat: The Boston Athenæum and the Origin of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Book
- 2013
- Published by: University Press of New England
summary
A detailed history of the Boston Athenæum’s historic role in the founding of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Boston Athenæum played a vital role in founding the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, a fact that is not widely known. This book details this important relationship, from its inception through the museum’s early years when the Athenæum’s continued support ensured the young institution’s survival.
This historic partnership was remarkable in its intensity, intimacy, and informality, yet its details have never been fully documented. Based on extensive new research, With Éclat chronicles the joint endeavor in greater detail than ever before and places it in the context of Boston’s changing cultural landscape. This extraordinary story will appeal to those who know these wonderful institutions or are interested in the history of American museums.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright
- pp. 4-5
- Acknowledgments
- pp. 7-8
- Introduction
- pp. 11-15
- 5. After 1876: Changing Directions
- pp. 137-158
- Bibliography
- pp. 211-226
Additional Information
ISBN
9780934552837
Related ISBN(s)
9780934552820
MARC Record
OCLC
842902592
Pages
240
Launched on MUSE
2013-05-20
Language
English
Open Access
No