History Of The Society Of Dilettanti (1898)

The History Of The Society Of Dilettanti is a book written by Lionel Cust and first published in 1898. The Society of Dilettanti was a group of English gentlemen who were interested in classical art and culture, and the book provides a detailed account of the society's history and activities from its founding in the 18th century to the late 19th century.The book covers the society's origins, its members, its activities, and its impact on the study and appreciation of classical art and culture in England. It includes biographical sketches of the society's most prominent members, as well as descriptions of the society's trips to Italy and Greece, where they studied ancient ruins and collected art and artifacts.The book also explores the society's role in the development of the Grand Tour, a popular travel itinerary for wealthy Englishmen in the 18th and 19th centuries, which included visits to classical sites and collections of art and antiquities.Overall, the History Of The Society Of Dilettanti provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of English gentlemen with a passion for classical art and culture, and their contributions to the study and appreciation of these subjects in England and beyond.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.