Royal Academy Illustrated 2009 |
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| Text by:
| Whitford, Frank |
| Author:
| Royal Academy Staff, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-905711-43-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Publisher: | Royal Academy of Arts
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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The Royal Academy of Art's Summer Exhibition in London has been an annual event since 1769. Today, about a thousand works are selected to be shown each year from over 10,000 entries. The exhibition, which includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, architectural designs, and models, continues to be the largest open exhibition in the UK. First published in the 1870s,
Royal Academy Illustrated presents the highlights of each year's shows and is an excellent way to...
More Description The Royal Academy of Art's Summer Exhibition in London has been an annual event since 1769. Today, about a thousand works are selected to be shown each year from over 10,000 entries. The exhibition, which includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, architectural designs, and models, continues to be the largest open exhibition in the UK. First published in the 1870s, Royal Academy Illustrated presents the highlights of each year's shows and is an excellent way to stay current with trends in contemporary British art. A fascinating barometer of changing artistic tastes, this colorful collection is a cross-section of the works on display at the Summer Exhibition, accompanied by installation shots of the galleries and an engaging introduction.