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Harvard College’s 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, this unrivaled collection has been reunited for the first time since it was originally assembled, providing an invaluable window into 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, including works by artists such as John Singleton Copley and John Trumbull, 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 Museums


Exhibition Schedule:

Harvard Art Museums
(05/19/17–12/31/17)

The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
(03/23/18–06/24/18)

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

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Harvard College’s 18th-century Philosophy Chamber consisted of paintings, prints, sculptures, scientific instruments, natural specimens, and various indigenous artifacts—it was a... Read more

    Publisher: Yale University Press
    Publication Date: 02/05/2017
    ISBN13: 9780300225921, 978-0300225921
    ISBN10: 030022592X

    Number of Pages: 312

    Non Fiction , Art & Photography

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    Description

    Harvard College’s 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, this unrivaled collection has been reunited for the first time since it was originally assembled, providing an invaluable window into 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, including works by artists such as John Singleton Copley and John Trumbull, 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 Museums


    Exhibition Schedule:

    Harvard Art Museums
    (05/19/17–12/31/17)

    The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
    (03/23/18–06/24/18)

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