Save Venice Inc. - American Philanthropy and Art Conservation in Italy, 1966-2021 (Hardcover)

In 1966, the most destructive flood in the history of Venice temporarily submerged the city and threatened its extraordinary art and architecture. Among the organizations that mobilized to protect this fragile heritage was Save Venice Inc. Founded in Boston and now headquartered in New York City, this nonprofit has become the largest and most active committee dedicated to preserving the artistic legacy of Venice.Christopher Carlsmith tells the fascinating story of Save Venice Inc., from its origins to its fiftieth anniversary. It continues to provide an influential model for philanthropy in the cultural sector, raising substantial funds to conserve and restore paintings, sculptures, books, mosaics, and entire buildings at risk from human and environmental impacts. Employing extensive archival research, oral interviews, and newspaper accounts, Save Venice Inc. explores a range of topics, including leadership, conservation projects, fundraising, and educational outreach. Using a range of methodologies from cultural history and art history, Carlsmith traces the achievements and challenges faced by this and other historic preservation organizations and by this unique city on the sea.

General

Imprint:	University of Massachusetts Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2022
Authors:	Christopher Carlsmith
Dimensions:	235 x 178mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-1-62534-676-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Conservation, restoration & care of artworks Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Charities & voluntary services Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > Art styles, 1960 - > General Books > History > European history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-62534-676-X
Barcode:	9781625346766

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