High Culture and Tall Chimneys: Art Institutions and Urban Society in Lancashire, 1780-1914

In the 19th century, industrial Lancashire became a major art center, with galleries and schools and artists recognized nationally and internationally. The book explores how the county drew inspiration from ancient civilizations and embraced new industrial technologies while producing distinctive modern art movements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Publisher: Manchester University Press

This comprehensive study delves into the remarkable transformation of nineteenth-century industrial Lancashire into a prominent national and international art center. By the close of the century, nearly every major town in the region had established an art gallery, while Lancashire's art schools and artists gained recognition both domestically and internationally. The book meticulously chronicles the remarkable ascent of visual art across the county, alongside the growth of the commercial and professional classes that actively supported it. It explores how Lancashire drew inspiration from ancient civilizations while also embracing innovative industrial technologies and distinctively modern art movements. This volume serves as a vital resource for scholars, art enthusiasts, and historians alike, shedding light on the intricate interplay between art, society, and the industrial revolution of the nineteenth century.

The study explores the remarkable transformation of nineteenth-century industrial Lancashire into a prominent national and international art center. By the end of the century, nearly every major town in the region had established an art gallery, while Lancashire's art schools and artists gained recognition both domestically and internationally. The book meticulously chronicles the remarkable ascent of visual art across the county, alongside the growth of the commercial and professional classes that actively supported it. It explores how Lancashire drew inspiration from ancient civilizations while also embracing innovative industrial technologies and distinctively modern art movements. This volume serves as a vital resource for scholars, art enthusiasts, and historians alike, shedding light on the intricate interplay between art, society, and the industrial revolution of the nineteenth century.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526166999