Save Venice Inc.
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Save Venice Inc.

American Philanthropy and Art Conservation in Italy, 1966-2021

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Save Venice Inc.

American Philanthropy and Art Conservation in Italy, 1966-2021

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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 fromhuman and environmental impacts. Employing extensive archival research, oral interviews, and newspaper accounts, Save Venice Inc. explores a range of topics, including leadership, conservation projects, fundraising, and educational outreach. Using a range of methodologies from cultural history and art history, Carlsmith traces the achievements and challenges faced by this and other historic preservation organizations and by this unique city on the sea.

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Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Year
2022
ISBN
9781613769560
Topic
History
Subtopic
World History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Abbreviations
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1: Alluvione: The Flood of 1966 and the International Response (1966–1970)
  10. Chapter 2: Nascita: Birth and Early Years of Save Venice (1971–1974)
  11. Chapter 3: Stabilità: Staying the Course (1974–1986)
  12. Chapter 4: Crescita: New Leadership and Expansion (1986–1996)
  13. Chapter 5: Scisma: Save Venice Splinters (1997–1998)
  14. Chapter 6: Ricostruzione: Rebuilding and Rebranding (1999–2006)
  15. Chapter 7: Unità: Integration (2007–2014)
  16. Chapter 8: Serenità: Save Venice Matures (2015–2021)
  17. Chapter 9: Alleate: The Private Committees and UNESCO (1966–2021)
  18. Conclusion
  19. Appendix: Officers of Save Venice Inc.
  20. Notes
  21. Index
  22. Back Cover