Böcker i British Art Centre at Yale Series (YUP)-serien

Views of Edwardian era have swung between seeing period as a golden summer afternoon of imperial and elite complacency and starkly conflicting depiction of decade as one of intense political, and artistic instability. This book explores themes of power and a contrasting lightness of touch through architecture, and decorative and fine arts.

Highlighting an enduring interest in natural history from the 16th century to the present, this book explores depictions of the natural world, from centuries-old manuscripts to contemporary artists' books. It examines the scientific pursuits in the 18th and 19th centuries that resulted in the collecting and cataloguing of the natural world.

A captivating look into the highlights from the Yale Center for British Art