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The Prado : Spanish culture and leisure, 1819-1939 / Eugenia Afinoguénova.

Author/creator Afinoguénova, Eugenia author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2018]
Descriptionxv, 295 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Subject(s)
Portion of title Spanish culture and leisure, 1819-1939
Contents Introduction : between the Prado and the Pradera -- A royal public institution, 1819-1833 -- Inscribing monarchy into the new regime, 1833-1868 -- Museum and revolution, 1868-1874 -- Becoming national, 1874-1902 -- The era of the masses, 1902-1936 -- Epilogue : "more important for Spain than the republic and the monarchy combined".
Abstract "Explores the history of Spain's most iconic art museum. Highlights the political history of the museum's relation to the monarchy, the church, and the liberal nation state, as well as its role as an extension of Madrid's social center, the Prado Promenade"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages [267]-282) and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2017019869
ISBN9780271078571 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN027107857X hardcover alkaline paper

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Joyner General Stacks N3450 .A96 2018 ✔ Available Place Hold