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 quite a lot of indigenous artifacts—it used to be a wealthy and varied representation of not only artistic and cultural achievement but also latest understandings of the flora and fauna. Dispersed and hidden away for just about 200 years, this unrivaled collection has been reunited for the first time since it used to be firstly assembled, providing an invaluable window into the art and culture of early The united states. It attests to the wide-ranging spirit of inquiry that characterized the late 18th and early 19th centuries. With an insightful take a 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 remarkable assemblages of artifacts, images, and objects in the Atlantic World, and introduces readers to many long-forgotten icons of American culture.

 


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