The Philosophy Chamber

Art and Science in Harvard's Teaching Cabinet, 1766–1820

Ethan W. Lasser, Aleksandr Bierig, Anne Driesse , Andrew Gelfand

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Yale University Press
02 May 2017

Conservation, restoration & care of artworks; History of art & design styles: c 1600 to c 1800; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections

Harvard College’s 18th-century Philosophy Chamber consisted of paintings, prints, sculptures, scientific instruments, natural specimens, and various indigenous artifacts—it was a rich and varied representation of not only artistic and cultural achievement but also contemporary understandings of the natural world. Dispersed and hidden away for nearly 200 years, this unrivaled collection has been reunited for the first time since it was originally assembled, providing an invaluable window into the art and culture of early America. It attests to the wide-ranging spirit of inquiry that characterized the late 18th and early 19th centuries. With an insightful look at conservation efforts and detailed examination of specific objects, including works by artists such as John Singleton Copley and John Trumbull, this publication explores the social and political stakes that underpinned one of the most remarkable assemblages of artifacts, images, and objects in the Atlantic World, and introduces readers to many long-forgotten icons of American culture.

Distributed for the Harvard Art Museums

Exhibition Schedule:

Harvard Art Museums

(05/19/17–12/31/17)

The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

(03/23/18–06/24/18)

Contributions by: Aleksandr Bierig, Anne Driesse, Andrew Gelfand, Teri Hensick
Edited by: Ethan W. Lasser
Imprint: Yale University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 292mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 1.452kg
ISBN: 9780300225921
ISBN 10: 030022592X
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 02 May 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ethan W. Lasser is the Theodore E. Stebbins Jr. Curator of American Art and head of the Division of European and American Art at the Harvard Art Museums.