La question des musées, 1892.

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La question des musées, 1892.

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The article by Antonin Proust is a well-documented presentation of the current state of French museums, which were in need of administrative reorganization in order to fulfill their mission as repositories of national art treasures and centers for public education. His analysis is based upon the Louvre, created as a national museum by the Convention in 1791. Proust criticizes the inappropriate way in which the original interiors were transformed into museum galleries, and deplores government disdain for the decorative arts. The author emphasizes the need for budget allocations for the museums, presenting the report on that subject which he had submitted to the Chambre des députés the previous year, and will be used when the budget for 1893 is discussed. Signed.

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Musée du Louvre.

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Proust, Antonin, 1832-1905

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Antonin Proust was a French politician and author. Elected to high ranking positions, he fought for reform in the administration of the beaux-arts, which led to the creation of the national museum of decorative arts. From the description of La question des musées, 1892. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 80333524 ...