This mid-19th century collection brings together the addresses given by two leading figures in the British art world: Sir Henry Cole, a noted writer and museum director, and Richard Redgrave, an influential painter and teacher. The speeches cover a wide range of topics related to art education, including the role of museums, the importance of drawing instruction, and the value of decorative arts. This volume provides valuable insights into the culture and politics of Victorian Britain, as well as the foundations of modern art education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.