The Art Journal
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| The Art Journal | |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Victorian art |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher (country) | Samuel Carter Hall (UK) |
| Publication history | 1839 - |
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The Art Journal was the most important Victorian journal on art. It was founded with the title of the Art Union in 1839, under the editorship of Samuel Carter Hall, assisted by James Dafforne. It was soon renamed, and initially established itself as a vigorous proponent of new British art and as a critic of the corrupt market in fake old master paintings. In 1850 it became associated with opposition to the emerging Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (PRB), which Hall considered to be a reactionary movement.[1] It published many attacks on the PRB and its supporter John Ruskin.
After Hall's retirement in 1880 the journal changed its position, faced with strong competition from the Magazine of Art and the changing public taste influenced by Impressionism. However, it was unable to retain its position and ceased publication in 1912.
In 1941 a new journal was founded by the College Art Association with the same title.[2]
