Matthew Rampleyrsquo;s The Vienna School of Art History is the first book in over seventy-five years to study in depth and in context the practices of art history from 1847; the year the first teaching position in the discipline was created; to 1918; the collapse of Austria-Hungary. It traces the emergence of art history as a discipline; the establishment of norms of scholarly inquiry; and the involvement of art historians in wider debates about the cultural and political identity of the monarchy. The so-called Vienna School plays the central role in the study; but Rampley also examines the formation of art history elsewhere in Austria-Hungary. Located in the Habsburg imperial capital; Vienna art historians frequently became entangled in debates that were of importance to art historians elsewhere in the Empire; and Rampley pays particular attention to these areas of overlapping interest. He also analyzes the methodological innovations for which the Vienna School was well known. Rampley focuses most fully; however; on the larger political and ideological context of the practice of art historymdash;particularly the way in which art-historical debates served as proxies for wider arguments over the political; social; and cultural life of the Habsburg Empire.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Such Fun and InventiveBy Caroline P. HamptonI love Cynthia Rowley and Ilene Rosenzweigs "Swell" series. I have every edition and must confess that I am a bit of a "Swell" addict. I found "Home Swell Home" really up my alley. I love home design and decorating. I love Cynthia Rowley. And; I love illustration (which is very glorified in the "Swell" series).This great book is a mix between Martha Stewart (traditional) and modern chic. I find each idea very creative and while some things I would never attempt (way too "out-there") but there are many ideas that I have and WOULD do. I love their sense of fun about everything. From throwing a dinner party - to painting a room. Its all done with a sense of style and humor. I really love that and I will always try to bring that into my design and home.Love the entire "Swell" series and I will continue to follow their work for as long as they do it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A silly BookBy Nora KasardaA silly book. Thought it would really have something to do with design of a certain kind - not silly and useless advise. Definitely should be in the category of "13 or under" - a waste of money!20 of 24 people found the following review helpful. yawn.By Terible TeriI actually had put this book on my wish list before it had come out - but decided to check it out at the bookstore before ordering on . First off youll notice the book is thin; at only 192 pages; and remember that includes the intro; index; and bibliography; etc. Keep in mind that this is not coffee table sized hardcover either; but around 9 X 7. There are also no real pictures (save for one of the two writers/designers on the last page). A decorating book with no pictures? There are illustrations; but cmon; were not talking detailed images or even very imaginative ideas. I kept on going back to the table of contents thinking that I must have missed something; that they were somehow hidding pictures; or projects; or different colour schemes or anything; but alas no. If youre really looking for a swell guide to designing your digs this is surely not it. Im pretty sure I wrote something like this book a few years back for a college zine. Trying for a groovy It girl look? try checking out my lists; or check out design books by period; get a feel for your style; which designers you like; which period you like. If your interested in this book; id put the time periods around 1940s and on.PS for some kooky rooms but great projects check out Pad: The Guide to Ultra-Living -- by Matt Maranian.
