The Hispanic Society of America in New York is the vision of Archer M. Huntington (1870-1955). From an early age, Huntington developed an abiding love both of Hispanic culture and of museums and libraries. He resolved to devote his considerable fortune to combining these two passions, and carried out his project so resourcefully that the collections he assembled remain exceptional for their depth and richness, displaying the culture of Spain and Latin America in the broadest sense.
Their scope ranges from the prehistoric era to the early 20th century, including antiquities, decorative arts, Islamic works, manuscripts and rare books as well as superb canvases by Old Masters such as El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. This handsome new publication features an introduction to Archer M. Huntington and the Hispanic Society by Patrick Lenaghan, the Society's Head Curator of Prints, Photographs and Sculpture, and plates and catalogue entries on some of its greatest treasures by the Society's curators.
| ISBN: | 9781912520947 |
| Publication date: | 6th January 2023 |
| Author: | Hispanic Society of America, Royal Academy of Arts Great Britain |
| Publisher: | Royal Academy of Arts |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 141 pages |
| Series: | Royal Academy of Arts |
| Genres: |
Exhibition catalogues and specific collections |
The Hispanic Society of America in New York is the vision of Archer M. Huntington (1870-1955). From an early age, Huntington developed an abiding love both of Hispanic culture and of museums and libraries. He resolved to devote his considerable fortune to combining these two passions, and carried out his project so resourcefully that the collections he assembled remain exceptional for their depth and richness, displaying the culture of Spain and Latin America in the broadest sense.
Their scope ranges from the prehistoric era to the early 20th century, including antiquities, decorative arts, Islamic works, manuscripts and rare books as well as superb canvases by Old Masters such as El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. This handsome new publication features an introduction to Archer M. Huntington and the Hispanic Society by Patrick Lenaghan, the Society's Head Curator of Prints, Photographs and Sculpture, and plates and catalogue entries on some of its greatest treasures by the Society's curators.
Spain and the Hispanic World features in the following genres: Exhibition catalogues and specific collections
Spain and the Hispanic World is available in Paperback
Spain and the Hispanic World was written by Hispanic Society of America, Royal Academy of Arts Great Britain and published by Royal Academy of Arts
Spain and the Hispanic World has 141 pages
Yes it is part of Royal Academy of Arts series
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