The Society of Dilettanti
| Author | : Jason M. Kelly |
| Publisher | : Paul Mellon Centre for Studies |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0300152191 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780300152197 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Society of Dilettanti by : Jason M. Kelly
Download or read book The Society of Dilettanti written by Jason M. Kelly and published by Paul Mellon Centre for Studies. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in 1732 as a convivial dining club, the Society of Dilettanti became in time a leading sponsor of the British Enlightenment, sponsoring the Royal Academy & the British Museum, & was the first private organization to send an archaeological expedition to Greece.
