Project Gutenberg 2013-04-22 Public domain in the USA. 286 Conway, Moncure Daniel 1832 1907 Conway, M. D. (Moncure Daniel) Travels in South Kensington with Notes on Decorative Art and Architecture in England The South Kensington Museum -- Decorative art and architecture in England -- Bedford Park. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Travels in South Kensington" by Moncure Daniel Conway is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book vividly explores the South Kensington Museum and offers insights into decorative art and architecture in England, presenting a narrative filled with personal observations and cultural commentary. It aims to enrich the understanding of art's significance in relation to society and the home. The opening of the work introduces a whimsical conversation between the narrator and his friend, Professor Omnium, who suggests that they can explore the world through the treasures in London's museums rather than traveling far afield. The professor argues that significant historical and artistic artifacts from various cultures are accessible within London, particularly at the South Kensington Museum, where one can see genuine masterpieces without the hindrance of costly travel. This passage sets the tone for a discourse on the interconnectedness of art, culture, and history, showcasing the value of local exploration over distant journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42571/42571-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Victoria and Albert Museum Decoration and ornament -- England Architecture -- England Suburban homes -- England -- Bedford Park N Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British Category: Architecture Category: Art 506403 2025-08-17T08:25:55.229385 text/html 472809 2024-10-23T15:18:43 text/html 22561178 2025-08-17T08:26:08.594265 application/epub+zip 22535918 2025-08-17T08:25:57.849333 application/epub+zip 239695 2025-08-17T08:25:56.222352 application/epub+zip 22618949 2025-08-17T08:26:16.838230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 22564073 2025-08-17T08:26:05.397286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339589 2022-09-19T12:38:01.678931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443730 2025-08-17T08:25:53.910378 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 423910 2024-10-23T15:18:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17726 2025-08-17T08:26:17.106224 application/rdf+xml 12079 2025-08-17T08:25:56.318330 image/jpeg 1979 2025-08-17T08:25:56.270359 image/jpeg 21476237 2025-08-17T08:25:55.784324 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia