Utilitarianism and the Art School in Nineteenth-Century Britain

Malcolm Quinn author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:1st Nov '12

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The mid-nineteenth century saw the introduction of publicly funded art education as an alternative to the established private institutions. Quinn explores the ways in which members of parliament applied Bentham’s utilitarian philosophy to questions of public taste.

'Dr Quinn's book is a well-informed and persuasive study of the links between art and commerce in nineteenth-century Britain. His book is a must-read for all scholars interested in Utilitarian or art issues.' Cercles 'This is a fascinating, original study. It penetrates to the radically democratic core of Bentham's aesthetic ideas.' Journal of Bentham Studies 'Quinn's tight emphasis on the 'art school' and the focus on Jeremy Bentham's writing ... is unprecedented.' Art Monthly

ISBN: 9781848932982

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Weight: 430g

256 pages