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Although primarily concerned with providing a space to show works of visual art, art galleries are sometimes used to host other artistic activities, such as music concerts or poetry readings.
A sculpture garden (or sculpture park) is similar to an art gallery, and exhibits sculptures in an outdoor space. Sculpture installation has grown in popularity, whereby temporary sculptures are installed in open spaces.
The architectural form of the art gallery was established by Sir John Soane in 1817, with his design for the Dulwich Picture Gallery. This established the gallery as a series of interconnected rooms with largely uninterrupted wall spaces for hanging pictures and indirect lighting from skylights or roof lanterns.
The late 19th century saw a boom in the building of public art galleries in Europe and America, and was seen as being an essential cultural feature of larger cities. Art galleries were built alongside museums and public libraries as part of the municipal drive for literacy and public education.
In the late 20th century, art galleries have increasingly been replaced with architecturally bold modern designs, and are often seen as international destinations for tourists in their own right. |
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