Royal Academy Illustrated 2009: A Selection from the 241st Summer Exhibition
Text by Frank Whitford.
The Royal Academy of Arts 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 Illustratedpresents the highlights of each year's show andis 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.
FORMAT: Pbk, 7.75 x 9.75 / 191 pgs / Illustrated throughout LIST PRICE: U.S. $35.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $39 ISBN: 9781905711437 PUBLISHER: Royal Academy Publications AVAILABLE: 6/1/2009 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Out of print AVAILABILITY: Not available TERRITORY: NA ONLY
Royal Academy Illustrated 2009: A Selection from the 241st Summer Exhibition
Published by Royal Academy Publications. Text by Frank Whitford.
The Royal Academy of Arts 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 Illustratedpresents the highlights of each year's show andis 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.
