Jean Etienne Liotard (1702-1789) was one of the most accomplished, idiosyncratic and witty artists of 18th-century Europe. Born in Geneva, he pursued a remarkable career, travelling across the continent and the Near East, portraying a riveting cross-section of society. Liotard worked in Paris, London, Amsterdam, Venice, Constantinople and Vienna ......
Lipchitz. A Cubist Sculptor and His Legacy in Hungary will showcase the sculptor of Lithuanian origin (1891 1973), who became famous in Paris, selected from a private collection in Hungary.The exhibition, which includes sculptures, drawings, and prints, will display Lipchitzs early Cubist works alongside pieces from almost every important ......
The Littlecote House armoury is the most important surviving armoury of the English Civil Wars. This volume describes how the collection was saved for the nation (in part by a sponsored march in original armour from Littlecote to London), and includes a full illustrated catalogue of its contents.
Living With Dogs is a series of portraits showing people at home with their dogs. It looks at how we share our homes, sofas, living rooms and lives with our canine friends.
Living With Dogs is a series of portraits showing people at home with their dogs. It looks at how we share our homes, sofas, living rooms and lives with our canine ......
An authoritative guide to what is needed for AI governance and regulation from expert authors internationally involved in the practical world of AI. This book tackles the question of why AI is a distinct challenge from other technologies and how we should seek to implement innovation-friendly approaches to regulation. It sets out many of the risks ......
Tells the story of London during one of the most eventful points in its history - the Second World War - through IWM's unique collections, using diaries, letters, objects, photographs and maps. Includes fascinating images of London 'then and now'. A highly visual and accessible history.
ISBN-13: 9781904897330
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
As London evolves into a Babylonian-style city of lofty towers, the artist Anna Keen has been inspired to paint this London Metamorphosis. While each new edifice heads to the heavens, the exposed entrails of these vast construction sites strangely resemble ruins. Her large canvases are enriched with details stemming from patient observation and ......
What if the South Bank, which already holds London’s centre of gravity, also held the city’s soul? London’s South Bank explores this theme by concentrating on the modern period – from 1600 to the present day. First it examines the social and topographical fabric by taking snapshots of the area under review at different historical periods – 1600, ......
