02404cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000390011224500920015126400510024330000470029433600260034133700260036733800360039350000310042950500950046050801670055552011120072253400450183465300310187965300390191065300280194965300460197785600430202342571UtSlPG20260610133956.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aN1 aConway, Moncure Daniel,d1832-190710aTravels in South Kensington :bwith Notes on Decorative Art and Architecture in England 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-04-220 aThe South Kensington Museum -- Decorative art and architecture in England -- Bedford Park.  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Travels in South Kensington" by Moncure Daniel Conway is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book vividly explores the South Kensington Museum and offers insights into decorative art and architecture in England, presenting a narrative filled with personal observations and cultural commentary. It aims to enrich the understanding of art's significance in relation to society and the home.  The opening of the work introduces a whimsical conversation between the narrator and his friend, Professor Omnium, who suggests that they can explore the world through the treasures in London's museums rather than traveling far afield. The professor argues that significant historical and artistic artifacts from various cultures are accessible within London, particularly at the South Kensington Museum, where one can see genuine masterpieces without the hindrance of costly travel. This passage sets the tone for a discourse on the interconnectedness of art, culture, and history, showcasing the value of local exploration over distant journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVictoria and Albert Museum  aDecoration and ornament -- England  aArchitecture -- England  aSuburban homes -- England -- Bedford Park40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42571