The Art Guide: London (The Art Guides)

The Art Guide: London (The Art Guides)

by SamPhillips (Author)

Synopsis

A fully illustrated guide to the glorious riches of London's museums and galleries, drawing on the cream of the city's collections to create an easily navigable, narrative history of art. The guide's unique approach allows you to locate your favourite artist or style of art in any museum and follow this throughout the museums of London. Do you like, say, the pre-Raphaelites? This book will show you where to find their works in London, from great masterpieces of the genre on show in world-famous institutions to hidden gems housed in galleries off the beaten track. Drink in the beauty of Burne-Jones's stained glass in the Holy Trinity Church in Sloane Street, then move on to see Millais's Ophelia in Tate Britain; jump on the tube to Walthamstow to the William Morris Gallery, which was once Morris's home and now displays a fine selection of pre-Raphaelite paintings. Featuring over 100 galleries, including the National Maritime Museum, the Institute of Archaeology, the National Gallery, Tate, the Saatchi Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts, and works by such artists as Rossetti, Francis Bacon, Van Gogh and Velazquez, The Art Guide: London is the perfect guidebook for all art lovers who visit and live in the city.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 23 May 2011

ISBN 10: 0500289204
ISBN 13: 9780500289204
Book Overview: A fully illustrated guide to London's museums and galleries, presenting the riches of the city's collections within the context of the history of art

Media Reviews
'A treasure, and by far the broadest popular account of London's art offerings we've seen. It's one guide book you'll want to read cover to cover, as did we ... An absolute essential purchase'' - Londonist
'A clever idea ... certainly makes you appreciate the wealth of what's on offer' - Metro
'Ditch those tired old guidebooks ... make time for these art guides which lead you round the cities according to styles of art ... will help you sate your cultural appetite' - Easy Living
Author Bio
Sam Phillips is the former Assistant Editor of the Royal Academy of Arts Magazine, and has contributed to many publications, including Time Out, Blueprint, I-D Magazine, the Guardian and the Sunday Telegraph.