J. Carter Brown
Director Emeritus of the National Gallery of Art
A Select Bibliography
Architectural design review of government buildings. IN: Studies
in the history of art; v. 50, 1995, p. 9-11.
Architecture versus the museum. IN: AIA government affairs review; Issue 71/72, Mar. 1971.
Art education flunks out. IN: Art News; v. 87, Jan. 1988, p. 190.
The Building starts with a programme but where does the programme end? IN: Museum, a quarterly review, v. 26, no. 3,4 1974,, appendix pages.
The Designing of the National Gallery of Art's East Building. IN: Studies in the history of art; v. 30, 1991, p. 278-295. Includes drawings, models, site plans.
Despite the desire for hype and attention, a museum addition should complement the art collection, not overwhelm it. IN: Architectural record; v. 187, no. 10, Oct. 1990, p. 35-36. Includes illustrations.
Federal building in context, the role of design review.
Edited with a foreword by J. Carter Brown. Published by the National
Gallery of Art, 1993. Includes illustrations.
Loeb Library call number: NA4209.F42
The Mall and the Commission of Fine Arts. IN: Studies in the history of art; v. 30 1991, p. 248-261. Includes drawings, maps, plans.
Rescuing a Rhode Island landmark: the 1792 Nightingale-Brown House is restored timber by timber. IN: Architectural digest, v. 51 no.2, Feb. 1994, p .26-42. Includes photos.
Rings: five passions in world art. Introduction by J. Carter Brown. Published by Harry N. Abrams, 1996. (Fine Arts Library call number FA227.37)