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Save Venice Inc.: American Philanthropy and Art Conservation in Italy, 1966-2021

Posted By: arundhati
Date: 11 Mar 2024 03:44:20
Save Venice Inc.: American Philanthropy and Art Conservation in Italy, 1966-2021

Christopher Carlsmith, "Save Venice Inc.: American Philanthropy and Art Conservation in Italy, 1966-2021"
English | ISBN: 1625346751 | 2022 | 400 pages | PDF | 25 MB

In 1966, the most destructive flood in the history of Venice temporarily submerged the city and threatened its extraordinary art and architecture. Among the organizations that mobilized to protect this fragile heritage was Save Venice Inc. Founded in Boston and now headquartered in New York City, this nonprofit has become the largest and most active committee dedicated to preserving the artistic legacy of Venice.
Christopher Carlsmith tells the fascinating story of Save Venice Inc., from its origins to its fiftieth anniversary. It continues to provide an influential model for philanthropy in the cultural sector, raising substantial funds to conserve and restore paintings, sculptures, books, mosaics, and entire buildings at risk from human and environmental impacts. Employing extensive archival research, oral interviews, and newspaper accounts,
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