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Scandalous nudes: what's all the fuss about? | Art UK
WEBAug 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 …
Cleopatra's legacy in art: famous pharaoh and femme fatale
WEBMar 26, 2020 — Queen Cleopatra VII is remembered as history's temptress, a queen adept in the art of seduction – the ultimate femme fatale. But her story isn't so simple. Cleopatra's destiny as the ruler of Egypt expected much of her, and she faithfully obliged. Born in Alexandria, Egypt in 69 BC, Cleopatra hailed from the Greek-speaking Ptolemaic dynasty (named after Alexander the Great's general Ptolemy ...
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WEBSofonisba Anguissola (c.1535–1625) Rasheed Araeen (b.1935) Jean Arp (1886–1966) Clare Atwood (1866–1962) View all 400. View all. 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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WEBArt 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.
Eight artists looking at experiences of migration | Art UK
WEBSep 28, 2020 — The ongoing migration crisis compelled art provocateur and activist Banksy to fund and launch a search-and-rescue boat, named the Louise Michel, into the Mediterranean sea.Named after the nineteenth-century French anarchist, the bright pink boat features the artist's signature stencils, and acts in equal parts as art, political statement, and rescue operation: it brings attention to the dire ...
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WEBWilliam Oliphant Hutchison (1889–1970) Aberdeen City Council Collection. 6. Topsail Schooner 'Commodore' 1843. W. Dunnage (active 1843–1852) Gravesham Borough Council, Civic Centre. 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 ...
Colour in art: a brief history of blue pigment | Art UK
WEBSep 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
WEBMay 21, 2021 — He was to become the leading figure of the Northern Renaissance, and his incredible art still resonates today. 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.
Art for reform and social change in Victorian Britain
WEBNov 18, 2020 — Under the Dry Arch 1849–1850. George Frederic Watts (1817–1904) Watts Gallery – Artists' Village. Victorian artists were at the frontline of reform efforts, using their art to develop strategies to confront the most urgent social problems of their day. They hoped that their artworks would change minds, inspire discussion and debate, and ...
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