The Prado: Spanish culture and leisure, 1819-1939

Abstract

"Explores the history of Spain's most iconic art museum. Highlights the political history of the museum's relation to the monarchy, the church, and the liberal nation state, as well as its role as an extension of Madrid's social center, the Prado Promenade"--Provided by publisher.

Contents

Introduction : between the Prado and the Pradera -- A royal public institution, 1819-1833 -- Inscribing monarchy into the new regime, 1833-1868 -- Museum and revolution, 1868-1874 -- Becoming national, 1874-1902 -- The era of the masses, 1902-1936 -- Epilogue : "more important for Spain than the republic and the monarchy combined".