The Philosophy Chamber: Art and Science in Harvard's Teaching Cabinet, 1766-1820

ISBN: 030022592X

Author: Lasser, Ethan W.

Condition: New

Harvard Colleges 18th-century Philosophy Chamber consisted of paintings, prints, sculptures, scientific instruments, natural specimens, and various indigenous artifacts-it was a rich and varied representation of not only artistic and cultural achievement but also contemporary understandings of the natural world. Dispersed and hidden away for nearly 200 years, the art and culture of early America. It attests to the wide-ranging spirit of inquiry that characterized the late 18th and early 19th centuries. With an insightful look at conservation efforts and detailed examination of specific objects, this publication explores the social and political stakes that underpinned one of the most remarkable assemblages of artifacts, images, and objects in the Atlantic World, and introduces readers to many long-forgotten icons of American culture.Distributed for the Harvard Art MuseumsExhibition Schedule:Harvard Art Museums(05/19/17-12/31/17)The Hunterian, University of Glasgow(03/23/18-06/24/18)