Marble marvels: the care and restoration of marble sculptures
As one of the earliest mediums in western art history, marble has...
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History Of Art
Doll restoration: the history and preservation of childhood companions
Every generation has been influenced by the unique toys and games of...
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Welcome to New Canton: the history and restoration of Bow PorcelainÂ
Tied with Chelsea as the first porcelain factory in England, Bow was...
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Childhood on canvas: the history, themes and restoration of child portraiture
When faces are immortalised in oil paint, watercolour, pencil and pastels, the...
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Famous artists from North East England
For the latest instalment of our regional artists series we head to...
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Ormolu opulence: the history, care and restoration of gilt metal
Our gilding experts come across many forms of gold leaf application. One...
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Jasperware, creamware and black basalt: protecting Wedgwood ceramics
The story of Wedgwood is not only one of great creative influence,...
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Identifying Wedgwood: maker’s marks and dates
Wedgwood has been one of the most influential and popular ceramic brands...
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Illustrated interiors: the history and restoration of antique wallpaper
Whilst old wallpaper might be a reason for many to renovate a...
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Cavaliers and baroque beauties: 17th century artists in England
The year 1603 marked the end of the Elizabethan era, making way...
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Satire and Social Class: exploring secular wall paintings of the middle ages with Maya Sajnani
My name is Maya Sajnani and I am a graduating student at...
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Faces of the Tudor period: 16th century artists in England
From the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII to the glory of Elizabeth...
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Heaven sent: angels in art history
Winged figures have been a frequent feature in art from the ancient...
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Nature’s bounty: the symbolism of fruit in art
Many still life paintings contain hidden meanings, whether this is in the...
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Shin-hanga: restoring woodblock prints of the early 20th century
Whilst ukiyo-e flourished for centuries in a commercial Japanese market, the opening...
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Society on canvas: restoring genre paintings of the Dutch Golden Age
As well as producing marvellous still life bouquets, symbolic landscapes and grand...
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The Grand Tour: restoring the painted souvenirs of 18th century Venice and beyond
Many of the oil paintings we come across in our studio are...
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Mary Magdalene with an Ointment Jar: the history and restoration of a 16th century Netherlandish panel
The age of a painting can often be part of its appeal,...
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Famous artists from Cornwall
Welcome to our latest edition of regional artists. This week we are...
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Conservation curiosities: snuff box art
Our conservation curiosities series will give you a quick insight into some...
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