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Interview with Richard Ormond, first published 2014 How difficult has it been to sustain the Sargent Catalogue Raisonné project?More than one answer to that... The post John Singer Sargent: An interview with Richard Ormond appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
Pencils, a sketchbook, cake, thimbles, keys, money, snuff – women and girls carried a startling array of things in their capacious tie-on pockets throughout... The post A ‘Pocket’ History of Women’s Lives (1660-1900) appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
Ben Highmore introduces Magda Cordell (1921-2008), who he describes as a key figure of her times – perhaps not better known today due to... The post Magda Cordell, the Lost Brutalist appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
Explore this collection on the history of Europe’s cities featuring books by Margarette Lincoln, Richard Cockett, Marek Kohn and more. The Stories Old Towns... The post The History of Europe’s Cities: A Reading List appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
The Dead Sea is a place of many contradictions. Hot springs around the lake are famed for their healing properties, though its own waters... The post The Dead Sea: A Photo Gallery appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
For those captivated by the intricate power dynamics and compelling personalities of Wolf Hall, these essential reads delve into the real histories which inspired... The post The History Behind Wolf Hall: A Reading List appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
Through these six examples, author Maggie Humm highlights some of her favourite images included in the book The post The Bloomsbury Photographs: 6 Images from the book appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
Fear was the unacknowledged spectre haunting the streets of London during the Second World War; fear not only of death from the German bombers... The post Under Cover of Darkness: An Extract appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
In this article, author Roger White introduces us to the architectural style of ‘cottage orné’. In his book, White reveals the significant impact of... The post Cottages Ornés: The Charms of the Simple Life appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
Drawing is personal and revealing. If you think of the painting or sculpture as the public performance, then drawing is where you can encounter... The post The Story of Drawing in 6 Images appeared first on Yale University Press London Blog .
