Art That Made Us
Leading artists and thinkers explore eight dramatic turning points in British history through the prism of its art. From the post-Roman era to the rebellious '60s, they examine key cultural works from around the UK that emerged during times of crisis and turbulence.
Leading artists and thinkers explore eight dramatic turning points in British history through the prism of its art. From the post-Roman era to the rebellious '60s, they examine key cultural works from around the UK that emerged during times of crisis and turbulence.
Contemporary artists and thinkers encounter works from the turbulent era after the Roman occupation of Britain -...
A century of creative renewal emerged from the chaos of the Black Death. Survivors found their voice, questioning...
During the reign of Elizabeth I, Protestants and Catholics used art, language and new technology to wage a battle for...
Under the Stuart kings, political, religious and cultural divisions fuelled war across three kingdoms, bringing...
Britain in the 18th century saw an explosion of creativity, and enough money from trade and conquest to pay for it. But...
With the Industrial Revolution transforming the British Isles, a divide opened up between city and country, forcing...
During the first half of the 20th century, artists grappled with the destruction of war. Trying to make sense of the...
The 1950s and 1960s saw an explosion of new voices from across the British Isles as young artists rebelled against the...