Panoramas and Compilations in Nineteenth-Century Britain

Seeing the Big Picture

Autoren

• Helen Kingstone

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Seitenzahl

288 Seiten

Lesezeit

11 Stunden

• Geschichte
• Kunst & Kultur
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Über Literatur
• Weltgeschichte

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In nineteenth-century Britain, creators grappled with the complexities of an industrialized society through two contrasting models: panoramas and compilations. Panoramas provided immersive, holistic views reminiscent of the Romantic era, while compilations embraced the emerging concept of big data, reflecting Victorian sensibilities. This exploration reveals how these approaches shaped contemporary understanding and representation of history, highlighting the tension between immersive experience and systematic collection in the face of rapid societal changes.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Hardcover