Publisher's Synopsis
""What Form of Political Constitution is Most Favorable to the Cultivation of the Fine Arts?"" is a book written by Currer, Charles Savile and published in 1851. The book explores the relationship between political systems and the development of the fine arts, including painting, sculpture, music, and literature. The author argues that certain political systems, such as democracies and republics, are more conducive to the growth of the arts than others, such as monarchies and dictatorships. Currer examines historical examples of artistic flourishing under different political systems, including ancient Greece, Renaissance Italy, and contemporary France. The book offers insights into the role of government in fostering artistic creativity and provides a thought-provoking analysis of the connection between politics and culture.A Prize Essay Read In The Sheldonian Theater, Oxford, July 3, 1851.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.