The Idea of Art as Propaganda in France, 1750-1799: A Study in the History of Ideas by Leith, James A - 1969

Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1965. Cloth, ix, 184 pages, [8] pages of plates, illustrations; 24 cm. Tight, clean copy. Age toning. Dust jacket, price-clipped on the front flap, protected in a mylar cover. CONTENTS: Toward the revival of the idea of art as propagande; Diderot's views on the social function of art; The encyclopedia on the utility of art; The demand for didactic art under the old regime; Revolutionary plans to mobilize the fine arts; The sterility of the idea of art as propaganda; Conclusion; An essay on sources.. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo.

Toronto, Canada: University of Toronto Press, 1965. Hardcover. VG/Good+ (rubbed shelf-wear to lower boards; spine ends crinkled & rubbed. upper textblock darkened. dustjacket spine darkened; edge-wear, corners rubbed; front flap chipped; back evenly torn). Black cloth boards w/ gilt spine printing. 184 pp.; 8 bw plates. red & black illustrated dustjacket. Remains very tightly bound; likely unread. An in-depth study of the changing social values of art in France during the last half of the eighteenth century.

Canada: University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute, 1969. Book. Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 184 pages. Index. Essay on Sources. Black and white plates. "Examines the ideas about the social value of art developed during the last half of the eighteenth century in France by the philosophes, the Encyclopedistes, certain royal officials, and finally by revolutionaries." - from Preface. Unmarked with average wear. Binding sound. No dust jacket. A quality copy..

University of Toronto Press, 1969. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0802051510