The Royal Academy: Its Uses And Abuses (1898)

By W[illiam] J[ames] Laidlay

Book Overview

The Royal Academy: Its Uses And Abuses is a book written by William James Laidlay and published in 1898. The book explores the history and purpose of the Royal Academy of Arts, a prestigious institution in London dedicated to the promotion of the arts. Laidlay examines the Academy's role in shaping the art world and its influence on artists and their careers. He also critiques the Academy's methods of selecting and exhibiting artwork, arguing that they often lead to favoritism and exclusion of talented artists. The book provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the Royal Academy and its impact on the art world in the late 19th century.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: 1104665093
• ISBN13: 9781104665098
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"