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Discover artworks, explore venues and meet artists. Art UK is the online home for every public collection in the UK. Featuring over 300,000 artworks by over 50,000 artists.
Scandalous nudes: what's all the fuss about? | Art UK
Aug 12, 2021 · Nude 1927. George Spencer Watson (1869–1934) Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library. It was the first painting in the collection of The Harris in Preston to feature a naked woman. As such, it was controversial, and some Councillors thought it would corrupt the morals of Prestonians. History has not recorded any specific debauchery or low moral ...
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Explore the significance of mirrors in art through various periods and styles on Art UK.
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John Elwyn (1916–1997) Cynon Valley Museum. 6. Coal Hutch c.1970. Andrew Barr (active c.1970) National Mining Museum Scotland. Discover artworks, explore venues and meet artists. Art UK is the online home for every public collection in the UK. Featuring over 300,000 artworks by over 50,000 artists.
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Art UK features 300,000 artworks, so you might wonder where to start. You can search for artworks or artists, or explore art by theme through topics. You can also search people or learn about art terms. Our stories and Curations highlight artists, movements, collections and exhibitions – or use art to explore different themes.
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Teach, learn, create and connect. Discover resources to support teaching across the primary and secondary curriculum or find inspiration for self-directed learning. Use the search bar above to get started, or choose a category below. Image credit: Dave Madden Photography.
Changing shapes: the art of Metamorphosis | Art UK
Posted 25 Feb 2021, by Helen Cobby. The term 'metamorphosis' is elusive and multi-layered. Biologically it signifies a complete change of physical form, though it also describes a change by supernatural means and can relate to the inner psychological transformations of being and identity. Apollo and Daphne probably 1470-80.
Colour in art: a brief history of blue pigment | Art UK
Sep 23, 2019 · Jumping ahead in time, a blue pigment known as 'ultramarine' (meaning 'beyond the sea') became incredibly popular during the Italian Renaissance. Used widely in Europe from around the twelfth century, ultramarine is one of the most prevalent colours in western art history. The Dead Christ and the Virgin 1330s-40s.
Ten things to know about Albrecht Dürer - Art UK
May 21, 2021 · Here are a few facts about Albrecht Dürer. 1. He trained as a goldsmith. He was born the third of 18 children to Albrecht Dürer senior, who was a goldsmith, and Barbara Holper, whose father had employed the elder Albrecht. The young Albrecht was also trained as a goldsmith but excelled at drawing.
Art and design from around the world
We have gathered together a selection of learning resources from museums, galleries and art collections around the UK that focus on artworks and objects from non-Western cultures and societies and the people who made them. Wantapiri 1992. Malcolm Jagamarra (b.1955) Horniman Museum and Gardens.