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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 …
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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.
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 ...
Reflections on the mirror in art | Art UK
WEBThe answer is as mutable as the object itself: mirrors have been used to reflect all of those meanings and more in art. Mariana in the South c.1897. John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) Cecil French Bequest. Below are five key themes mirrors have reflected in art – and in their viewers, too. Self.
Changing shapes: the art of Metamorphosis | Art UK
WEBPosted 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.
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WEBWide range of prints and gifts carefully chosen by our team. Study of 'The Start',1951,oil on board by Alfred James Munnings (1878–1959),image credit: The Munnings Art Museum. Shop quality framed art prints from UK galleries and museums and discover unique, art-inspired gifts and books. All purchases help to support local museums and galleries.
Colour in art: a brief history of gold | Art UK
WEBDec 10, 2019 · Klimt's obsession with gold lasted for nearly a decade and took place at the turn of the twentieth century. Influenced by classical, Byzantine and Renaissance art, Klimt's golden works paid homage to many centuries of art history in which gold leaf was a commonly applied pigment.
'The Kelpies': ancient myth in modern art | Art UK
WEBThe Kelpies. Andy Scott (b.1964) and SH Structures Ltd. At 30 metres high, The Kelpies is the largest equine sculpture in the world. The two steel horse heads rear up by the Forth and Clyde Canal near Falkirk in central Scotland. It opened to the public in April 2014.
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