genesis of the art museum in the 18th century : papers given at a symposium in Nationalmuseum Stockholm, June 26, 1992, in cooperation with the Royal academy of letters, history and antiquites

Met lit.opg. Contributions on the development of public art museums in different European countries. During the 18th century art transformed from a prestigious luxury commodity for princes and patricians to an educational instrument which, in principle, was available to the entire population.