Photographic Print : Jeremy Benthams Panopticon - bed designs
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Jeremy Benthams Panopticon - bed designs
Bed designs in Jeremy Benthams proposed panopticon workhouse to hold up to 2000 inmates. The scheme, published in Benthams 1812 work Pauper Management Improved, was originally devised for housing prisoners. It comprised a ring doughnut shaped building with a central control post. Date: 1812
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1812 2000 Devised Hold Improved Inmates Jeremy Management Originally Panopticon Pauper Prisoners Proposed Scheme Workhouse
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon - bed designs from Mary Evans Prints Online. This thought-provoking image offers a glimpse into Bentham's innovative vision for social reform, showcasing the proposed bed arrangements in his Panopticon workhouse. With a capacity to house up to 2000 inmates, Bentham's Panopticon was designed to encourage self-discipline and reduce the need for constant supervision. This captivating print is perfect for anyone interested in history, social reform, or the intricacies of architectural design. Bring a piece of historical innovation into your home or office and start a conversation with this unique and intriguing piece of art.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 35.5cm (7.6" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon: Visionary Bed Designs for a Revolutionary Workhouse" 2. Description: This image presents a glimpse into the radical mind of Jeremy Bentham with his proposed bed designs for the Panopticon workhouse, as published in his 1812 work "Pauper Management Improved." Originally devised for housing up to 2000 inmates, the Panopticon was an innovative architectural concept designed to promote discipline, order, and rehabilitation through constant surveillance. 3. Background: Bentham, a renowned philosopher and social reformer, was a pioneer in the fields of utilitarianism and prison reform. In his vision, the Panopticon would be a ring-shaped building, with a central control post that allowed a single guard to observe all inmates at once. This design aimed to instill a sense of self-discipline and conformity among the inmates, as they would never know when they were being watched. 4. Innovative Bed Designs: The image showcases Bentham's proposed bed designs for the Panopticon. The beds are arranged in a circular pattern, with each one facing the wall, ensuring that all inmates would be visible from the central control post. This arrangement not only facilitated constant surveillance but also promoted a sense of community and equality among the inmates. 5. Impact: Bentham's Panopticon design, though never fully realized during his lifetime, had a profound impact on the development of modern penitentiary systems. Its principles of constant surveillance and self-discipline continue to influence contemporary correctional facilities and various other institutions. 6. Conclusion: This image offers a unique window into the mind of Jeremy Bentham and his groundbreaking ideas for social reform. Bentham's vision of the Panopticon, with its innovative bed designs, remains a testament to his forward-thinking approach to addressing the challenges of housing and managing large populations.
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