The Fauves at the Salon d’Automne
The exhibition that opened in Paris, on October 15th, 1905, 'shocked many who saw, and many more who did not.'
The exhibition that opened in Paris, on October 15th, 1905, 'shocked many who saw, and many more who did not.'
Colin Seymour-Ure commends a unique record of World War II.
Richard Almond deciphers the meaning of a set of illuminations illustrating an unusual Book of Hours made in Germany around the year 1500.
David Welch looks at the way that public art was used in both France and Britain to celebrate Napoleon and Nelson as national heroes, during their lifetimes and after.
Donald Zec has written the life of his brother, the wartime political cartoonist Philip Zec, to remind the world of his rich collection of cartoons that caught the mood of the British people at war. The following is an extract from the book.
Jack Lohman, Director of the Museum of London, explains the significance of two Victorian paintings and why the Museum is delighted to have been able to acquire them.
Robin Evans focuses on the role of the Basques during the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath.
Tim Benson, founder of the Political Cartoon Society, introduces his ten favourite cartoons published in Britain.
Gallery owner John Martin appeals to readers to help identify figures in a significant work ‘The Opening Session of the United Nations’ by the twentieth-century artist Feliks Topolski.
The Director of the National Gallery, Sir Edward Poynter, acquired Titian's 'Man with a Quilted Sleeve' for the museum on August 14th, 1904.