Description
MUSEUM OF ROMANTICISM BRIEF GUIDE 2019
Book Summary
This brief guide offers an essential tour through the rooms of the Museum of Romanticism, a house museum located in a neoclassical palace from 1776. Through its pages, the reader will discover a valuable tangible and intangible heritage that includes furniture, decorative objects, paintings, and textiles, as well as the customs and habits of 19th-century domestic life. A practical tool for understanding the history, social habits, and atmosphere of the Romantic period.
What is it about?
The work is a short guide that invites you to explore the Museum of Romanticism, a space that follows the house museum typology. The book details the tour through the different rooms, explaining not only the visible objects—such as the palace architecture, furniture, graphic arts, painting, and textiles—but also the intangible aspects that evoke the daily life of Romanticism. Topics such as room usage, family roles, social habits, fashions, and the tastes of the time are addressed, offering a complete vision of the historical and cultural context.
Main Topics
- History of the Museum of Romanticism and its neoclassical architecture.
- Tangible heritage: 19th-century furniture, decorative objects, paintings, and textiles.
- Domestic life and room usage in the Romantic period.
- Family roles, social habits, and fashions of the time.
- Cultural and intangible context of the house museum.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is recommended for visitors to the Museum of Romanticism, lovers of art history and design, art or history students, and anyone interested in 19th-century culture and customs. It is also useful for those wishing to prepare for a visit or deepen their knowledge of house museums as a museum typology.
What this book offers
- A clear and concise vision of the tangible and intangible heritage of the Museum of Romanticism.
- Historical context regarding the social and domestic habits of the Romantic period.
- A practical tool to follow the room tour and understand each space.
- Detailed information on the architecture, decoration, and collections of the neoclassical palace.
- A perspective that integrates visible objects and intangible aspects of 19th-century life.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. area d
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. area d
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ART HISTORY / ART AND DESIGN STYLES
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Other
- Publication Date: January 2019
- Number of pages: 92
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Review
This brief guide is an effective and accessible introduction to the Museum of Romanticism, ideal for those seeking a quick but informed approach to this museum space. Its focus on tangible and intangible heritage allows the reader to connect with the historical and social context of Romanticism, beyond a mere description of objects. It is a practical and well-structured publication, perfect for accompanying a visit or as a light reference resource.