Manchester Art Gallery: Up Close
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Published to celebrate the major refurbishment and new building at Manchester Art Gallery, this book examines in deatil many of the Gallery's highlights. Paintings by Bacon, Stubbs, Riley, Gainsborough, sit alongside the many famous Pre-Raphaelite images for which the Gallery is perhaps best-known, such as Millais's Autumn Leaves. The Gallery's fine selection of decorative arts is represented by sumptuous pieces of furniture, ceramics and glass. Stunning photographs of the new building are also included. 45 objects are examined in detail with each image accompanied by and extended caption, placing the object in context.
Author: Michael Howard
Format: Paperback, 88 pages, 210mm x 2500mm
Published: 1999, Scala Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Fine Arts / Art History
Description
Published to celebrate the major refurbishment and new building at Manchester Art Gallery, this book examines in deatil many of the Gallery's highlights. Paintings by Bacon, Stubbs, Riley, Gainsborough, sit alongside the many famous Pre-Raphaelite images for which the Gallery is perhaps best-known, such as Millais's Autumn Leaves. The Gallery's fine selection of decorative arts is represented by sumptuous pieces of furniture, ceramics and glass. Stunning photographs of the new building are also included. 45 objects are examined in detail with each image accompanied by and extended caption, placing the object in context.
Manchester Art Gallery: Up Close