People's Galleries
Giles Waterfield
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People's Galleries
Published
2015
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
372
ISBN-13
9780300209846
Description
"This innovative history of British art museums begins in the early 19th century. The National Gallery and the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in London may have been at the center of activity, but museums in cities such as Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and Nottingham were immensely popular and attracted enthusiastic audiences. The People's Galleries traces the rise of art museums in Britain through World War I, focusing on the phenomenon of municipal galleries. This richly illustrated book argues that these regional museums represented a new type of institution: an art gallery for a working-class audience, appropriate for the rapidly expanding cities and shaped by liberal ideals. As their broad appeal weakened with the new century, they adapted and became more conventional. Using a wide range of sources, the book studies the patrons and the publics, the collecting policies, the temporary exhibitions, and the architecture of these institutions, as well as the complex range of reasons for their foundation" --
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in People's Galleries?
This edition of People's Galleries has approximately 372 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read People's Galleries?
For most readers, People's Galleries typically takes between 7h 45m and 5h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 93,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 93,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of People's Galleries?
The estimated word count for People's Galleries is approximately 93,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of People's Galleries?
People's Galleries was written by Giles Waterfield.
When was People's Galleries published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.