Photographic representations of Brussels at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries: from documentation to artistic expression

The period between 1880 and 1900 was a determining moment for urbanism in Brussels as well as for the recognition of photography as an art form. The policy regarding major work sites during the reign of Léopold II was essential in the definition of the Brussels urban identity. At the same time, the...

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Main Author: Danielle Leenaerts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles 2012-03-01
Series:Brussels Studies
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Online Access:http://journals.openedition.org/brussels/1082