A Description of the Series of Pictures Painted by James Barry and Preserved in the Great Room of the Society (1803)

""A Description of the Series of Pictures Painted by James Barry and Preserved in the Great Room of the Society"" is a book published in 1803 by the Royal Society of Arts. The book provides a detailed account of the series of paintings created by James Barry and displayed in the Great Room of the Society. The paintings depict the progress of human knowledge and civilization, from the earliest times to the present day, and are considered a masterpiece of neoclassical art. The book includes descriptions of each painting, as well as an analysis of the themes and symbols used by Barry. It also provides historical context for the series, discussing the intellectual and cultural movements that influenced Barry's work. The book is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars of neoclassicism, and anyone interested in the history of human progress and civilization.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.