Display and Art History: The Düsseldorf Gallery and Its Catalogue

by Thomas W. Gaehtgens, Louis Marchesano

Overview

This richly illustrated book examines the making of one of the earliest modern catalogues—La galerie électorale de Dusseldorff. Published in 1778, the revolutionary two-volume publication showcases one of the most important European painting collections of the eighteenth century, reflecting a pivotal moment in the history of art as well as the history of the art museum. In two essays, the authors analyze the process by which the catalogue was produced and shed light on the historical and cultural context that gave rise to an innovative and didactic way of displaying paintings—and, by extension, to art history as a discipline. The volume accompanies an exhibition of the same name to be held at the Getty Research Institute from May 31 to August 21, 2011.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781606060926
Publisher:	Getty Publications
Publication date:	09/06/2011
Edition description:	1
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Thomas W. Gaehtgens is the director emeritus of the Getty Research Institute and former director of the German Center for the History of Art in Paris, an organization he founded in 1997. Louis Marchesano is curator of prints and drawings at the Getty Research Institute.

Editorial Reviews

This is a dense and richly argued publication, including much new material and new ideas, and a model of its kind.”—The Burlington Magazine

 


“Une brève étude richement illustrée.”—Perspective

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