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This scholarly volume explores the cultural and aesthetic landscape of nineteenth-century Paris. Guided by the studies of Walter Benjamin, thirteen scholars examine the city's role as the center of capitalist aesthetics between 1850 and 1900. The collection investigates the reputation and mythic force of the French capital, focusing on its unique ability to put itself on display. Through various methodological perspectives, the contributors reassess the centrality of Paris and its impact on modernity. This book provides a deep look at how the city's identity was formed and maintained during this era. It serves as a significant resource for those studying art, history, and the sociological aspects of urban culture.

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This Routledge publication features essays on art and modernity from 1850 to 1900.

Thirteen scholars provide diverse methodological perspectives on nineteenth-century Parisian culture.

The text examines Walter Benjamin's ideas regarding the centrality of Paris and capitalist aesthetics.

Content focuses on the mythic force and reputation of the French capital during the nineteenth century.

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01 April 2016
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11 September 2015

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