Display and Art History: The Düsseldorf Gallery and Its Catalogue

by Louis Marchesano and Thomas W. Gaehtgens

This richly illustrated book examines the making of one of the earliest modern catalogues-- La galerie ?lectorale 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1606060929
• ISBN13: 9781606060926
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Getty Research Institute
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.9" x 10.5"