Half Holidays At The National Gallery, Fourth Edition, 1902: Including A Complete Catalogue And Descriptive Notes (1902)

By The National Gallery

Book Overview

""Half Holidays at the National Gallery"" is a book that was originally published in 1896 and later revised in its fourth edition in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to the National Gallery of London, one of the most important art museums in the world. It provides readers with a complete catalogue of the museum's collection, accompanied by detailed and informative descriptive notes about each piece. The book is organized into several sections, with each section covering a different aspect of the museum's collection. The first section provides an introduction to the National Gallery and its history, while the second section offers a guide to the building itself, including its architecture and layout. The third section is the heart of the book, featuring the complete catalogue of the museum's collection. This section is organized by artist, with each entry including a detailed description of the artwork, information about its creation and history, and other relevant details. The fourth section of the book is a glossary of art terms, providing readers with a helpful reference for understanding the technical language used in the catalogue and elsewhere in the book. Overall, ""Half Holidays at the National Gallery"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of art, the National Gallery, or the specific works in the museum's collection. Its detailed descriptions and informative notes make it a must-read for art lovers and scholars alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120625394
• ISBN13: 9781120625397
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"