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National Academy of Design
National Academy of Design, New York. A professional association of artists founded in New York in 1825 in opposition to the conservative American Academy of the Fine Arts (which ran from 1802 to 1841; see Trumbull). The National Academy was originally called the Society for the Improvement of Drawing; it adopted its present name in 1828. For most of the 19th century it was the leading art institution in America, its annual exhibitions helping to make New York the country's major art centre. Morse was first president, and most ambitious artists of the time sought membership. However, its views became unprogressive, prompting certain artists to break away (notably to found The Eight in 1908). Today it exists mainly as a historical institution.
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IAN CHILVERS. "National Academy of Design." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "National Academy of Design." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-NationalAcademyofDesign.html IAN CHILVERS. "National Academy of Design." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-NationalAcademyofDesign.html |
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National Academy of Design
National Academy of Design, New York. A professional association of artists founded in New York in 1825 in opposition to the conservative American Academy of the Fine Arts (which ran from 1802 to 1841; see Trumbull). The National Academy was originally called the Society for the Improvement of Drawing; it adopted its present name in 1828. For most of the 19th century it was the leading art institution in America, its annual exhibitions helping to make New York the country's major art centre. Morse was first president, and most ambitious artists of the time sought membership. However, its views became unprogressive, prompting certain artists to break away (notably to found The Eight in 1908). Today it exists mainly as a historical institution.
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IAN CHILVERS. "National Academy of Design." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "National Academy of Design." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-NationalAcademyofDesign.html IAN CHILVERS. "National Academy of Design." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-NationalAcademyofDesign.html |
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