Royal Academy Illustrated 2003: A Selection From The 235th Summer Exhibition

by Frederick Cuming

The Royal Academy of Arts, London, has held its popular Summer Exhibition since 1769, drawing art lovers, tourists, and art buyers from around the world. Today, around 1,000 works are selected each year from more than 10,000 entries representing some 5,000 artists. The exhibition, which includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, architectural design, and models, continues to be the largest open exhibition in Great Britain and one of the best places to buy new art. The catalogue for the exhibition, first published in the 1870s, presents the highlights of each year's show and is a fascinating barometer of changing artistic tastes. This year, approximately 180 works are illustrated, accompanied by installation shots of the Royal Academy's galleries and commentaries on the works themselves. For anyone who keeps pace with contemporary art, this book is essential.

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First published August 1, 2003