Female artists have historically been overlooked and ignored. However, the art world is making significant change, by shining the spotlight on women artists in group […]
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Top 14 | Best art history books for beginners
With countless movements, styles, artists and mediums, art history can seem overwhelming. I know Google can answer pretty much any question but there’s still something […]
Top 15 | Best books on art collecting today
The art world can seem overwhelming to many collectors, and especially to those just starting out. That’s why it’s best to take advice from experts, […]
13 of the best art & art history books for children
In this blog post I round up some of the best art books for children. Do you have a little artist or budding art historian […]
Best art books | 15 novels about art & artists
As an art historian, I gravitate towards books, and especially novels, about art and artists. From romantic, comedic tales and historical fiction to psychological thrillers […]
Blogging, beauty & Brum | University of Birmingham’s literary festival is back 19 & 20 October
Book to the Future is back! The University of Birmingham’s literary festival will return to campus on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th October, featuring top talent from […]
Summer art read | Arthur D. Hittner: ‘Artist, Soldier, Lover, Muse’
With the heatwave hitting Britain, I have been spending a lot of time in the garden with books, some of them good. One of these […]