Art History

Understanding Photojournalism explores the interface between theory and practice at the heart of photojournalism, mapping out the critical questions that photojournalists and picture editors consider …

"The Children of France" is a powerful slogan that evokes national identity, tenacity, and hope. His writing helps individuals connect with and understand one another. It has historically r …

With an in-depth exploration of rule by a single man and how this was seen as heroic activity, the title challenges orthodox views of ruling in the ancient world and breaks down traditional ideas abo …

The papers published in this book were delivered at two conferences held in conjunction with the exhibition, ‘ The Currency of Fame: Portrait Medals of the Renaissance’ …

Photography of art has served as a basis for the reconstruction of works of art and as a vehicle for the dissemination and reinterpretation of art. This book provides the first definitive treatment o …

First published in 1994. The term ”Canopic”, as applied to the containers employed by the Egyptians to contain the embalmed internal organs of the deceased, derives from a case of mistaken identity …

The Christian canon of scripture, known as the New Testament, excluded many of the Church”s traditional stories about its origins. Although not in the Bible, these popular stories have had a powerfu …

To what extent did mythological figures such as Circe and Medea influence the representation of the powerful ”oriental” enchantress in modern Western art? What role did the ancient gods and heroes …

Sloppy Craft: Postdisciplinarity and the Crafts brings together leading international artists and critics to explore the possibilities and limitations of the idea of ”sloppy craft” – craft that is …

Amateur Craft provides an illuminating and historically-grounded account of amateur craft in the modern era, from 19th century Sunday painters and amateur carpenters to present day railway modellers …