British Neoclassicism and the influence of the Grand Tour (1750–1820)

1. British Museum established to house national collections

   Jan 1, 1753Labels: British Museum

   • British Museum

2. Stuart and Revett return from surveying Athens

   Jan 1, 1755Labels: James Stuart, Nicholas Revett

   • Stuart bio
   • Chicago essay

3. Robert Adam returns from Italy, promoting neoclassical design

   Jan 1, 1758Labels: Robert Adam

   • V A Adam

4. The British Museum opens to visitors

   Jan 1, 1759Labels: British Museum

   • British Museum

5. First volume of *Antiquities of Athens* is published

   Jan 1, 1762Labels: The Antiquities

   • Berkeley record
   • Stuart bio

6. Royal Academy of Arts founded in London

   Dec 10, 1768Labels: Royal Academy

   • National Gallery
   • RA overview

7. Hamilton’s first vase collection sold to British Museum

   Jan 1, 1772Labels: Sir William

   • BGC article

8. Somerset House construction begins as a neoclassical complex

   Jan 1, 1775Labels: Somerset House, Sir William

   • Somerset House
   • Somerset House

9. Royal Academy moves into Somerset House

   Jan 1, 1780Labels: Royal Academy, Somerset House

   • Somerset House
   • National Gallery

10. John Soane appointed architect to the Bank of England

    Oct 16, 1788Labels: John Soane, Bank of

    • Soane Museum
    • Soane bio

11. Elgin begins removing Parthenon sculptures for shipment

    Jan 1, 1801Labels: Lord Elgin, Parthenon Marbles

    • Britannica
    • Elgin Marbles

12. Parliament orders report on purchasing Elgin’s collection

    Mar 25, 1816Labels: House of

    • Soane Library

13. British Museum Act vests the Elgin Marbles in trusteeship

    Jul 1, 1816Labels: British Museum, Elgin Marbles

    • BM Act 1816
    • Elgin Marbles

14. Dulwich Picture Gallery opens, expanding public art access

    Jan 1, 1817Labels: Dulwich Picture, John Soane

    • Dulwich arch
    • Dulwich page