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Book Title
From Royal to National: The Louvre Museum and the Bibliotheque Na
Publication Date
2006-12-01
Pages
110
ISBN
9780739114223
Subject Area
Travel, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
Publication Name
From Royal to National : the Louvre Museum and the Bibliotheque Nationale
Publisher
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Item Length
9.3 in
Subject
Europe / Western, Europe / France, Revolutionary, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Library & Information Science / General
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Bette W. Oliver
Item Weight
12.8 Oz
Item Width
6.3 in
Number of Pages
110 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
ISBN-10
0739114220
ISBN-13
9780739114223
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57126244

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
110 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
From Royal to National : the Louvre Museum and the Bibliotheque Nationale
Subject
Europe / Western, Europe / France, Revolutionary, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Library & Information Science / General
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Travel, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
Author
Bette W. Oliver
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
12.8 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2006-024439
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
By juxtaposing the historical trajectories of the Louvre and the Bibloth que nationale, Bette Oliver makes a unique contribution to the study of French culture from 1789 to 1815. In this slim volume she offers a fascinating presentation of the events and individuals responsible for transforming two royal collections in public institutions that have become enduring symbols of France., Throughout the text, Oliver moves fluidly between providing a detailed...historical overview of major political events., By juxtaposing the historical trajectories of the Louvre and the Biblothque nationale, Bette Oliver makes a unique contribution to the study of French culture from 1789 to 1815. In this slim volume she offers a fascinating presentation of the events and individuals responsible for transforming two royal collections in public institutions that have become enduring symbols of France., By juxtaposing the historical trajectories of the Louvre and the Biblothéque nationale, Bette Oliver makes a unique contribution to the study of French culture from 1789 to 1815. In this slim volume she offers a fascinating presentation of the events and individuals responsible for transforming two royal collections in public institutions that have become enduring symbols of France.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
027.544
Table Of Content
Chapter 1 Introduction. Importance of collections in museums and libraries in the late 18th century and today; purposes and uses; access; symbolic and propaganda value Chapter 2 France in the 1780s, events leading up to the Revolution of 1789; history of access to libraries and museums under the Ancien Regime; patrons, dealers, artists, writers, scholars Chapter 3 1789-1792, the moderate revolution; transformation from royal into national institutions; early efforts at museum management; efforts of Minister of the Interior Roland; influence of David; personnel changes in cultural institutions; confiscation of emigr Chapter 4 1793-1795, the terror and its results; conditions in the Louvre and the B.N.; protecting treasures; opening of Louvre in 1793; restoration efforts; literary and art depots; national festivals propaganda Chapter 5 1795-1815, confiscating riches in foreign lands, convoys to Paris; exhibitions, catalogues; regorganization of library and museum, enlargements under Napoleon; recovering from 26 years of revolution and war Chapter 6 Modern parallels, World War II and Nazi confiscation of art works from France; symbolic value of transporting art works to Germany for Hitler's planned museum; Allied repatriation of art works after World War II Chapter 7 Conclusion. The Louvre and the B.N. today; ongoing changes and enlargement; legacy of the Revolutionary period
Synopsis
Royal collections of artworks, books, and manuscripts were transformed into national institutions following the French Revolution in 1789 to serve as visible symbols of the new republic. Scholars, specialists, government officials, and patriots faced vandalism, war, and the Terror to establish great national institutions accessible to the public - the Louvre and the Bibliotheque Nationale - living monuments of French patrimony., Bette Oliver's book From Royal to National offers a comprehensive and innovative look into the effects of the French Revolution on the nation's culture and identity. As a direct result of the Revolution of 1789, institutions previously under the crown's jurisdiction were made into public symbols of nationalism. Through the creation of both the Louvre and the Bibliotheque Nationale, the Revolutionary Government worked to preserve great cultural works and establish Paris as the cultural epicenter of the Western world. Oliver delicately reveals the foresight and challenges these scholars and specialists faced in safeguarding the valuable artworks and literature from various raiding parties, including repeated attempts at vandalism and the Terror of 1793-4. From Royal to National is a rich text that will resonate among students of French culture, as well as those interested in dynamics of art history.
LC Classification Number
DC159.O45 2006

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