A History of Britain in 21 Paintings
Alice Loxton
Most of the details of our ancestors' lives are forgotten, lost in the mists of time. Yet there are many sources - fireflies - that survive to illuminate our understanding of the past. In this case, those fireflies are paintings. In this insightful book, Alice Loxton travels across Britain in search of 21 extraordinary paintings. From the wall art of St Cadoc's Church near Cardiff and the exquisite detail of daily life portrayed by L.S. Lowry to landmark works including 'The Rainbow Portrait' of Elizabeth I and Millais' 'Ophelia', Loxton creates a fresh, transformative history of Britain. Considering each piece from the viewer's perspective, she explores how it feels standing before them, what they are trying to tell and what their real-life inspiration reveals about the period when they were created.
A History of Britain in 21 Paintings
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