MacGibbon, Rab
National Portrait Gallery: The Collection
- ISBN 13:
- 9781855145733
- author:
- MacGibbon, Rab
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- National Portrait Gallery Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 18.5 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Subjects & Themes,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The National Portrait Gallery's Collection brings to life the key people who have shaped Britain's history, culture, and identity. This beautifully illustrated book takes the reader on a chronological journey through Britain's history in portraiture, from the Tudors to the present day. With a rich selection of paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings, and digital works, readers can explore the stories behind the most iconic portraits from the Collection. The book is designed to be accessible and engaging, with short chapter introductions that introduce key historical periods, figures, and moments. An Introduction by Director Dr. Nicholas Cullinan explores the significance of portraiture in understanding culture, identity, and diversity. This book provides a unique insight into the nation's newly-reopened National Portrait Gallery, explaining how it came to be the nation's home of portraits and the world's most significant Collection of people.
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