1870 Fine Art: A Sketch of its History, Theory, Practice, and Application to Industry

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First Edition, Leather Binding, Original Binding, Uncommon

A first edition of these lectures on fine art delivered by Matthew Digby Wyatt in his position as the inaugural Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Cambridge University. An architect and art historian, Wyatt became architect to the Council of India, and designed the interiors of the India office in London (now part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office), as well as assisting engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel with the design of Paddington train station. Following an introductory lecture on fine art, the uncommon book dedicates a chapter to the history, theory, and practice of architecture, sculpture, and painting, before going on to discuss ancient and modern applications of fine art in industry. Bound with the crest of the Colston School to the front board. The Colston School is an independent day school in Bristol, now called the Collegiate school.