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This beautiful guide to the collection's highlights serves as an essential introduction to the extraordinary evolution of British art over the centuries, detailing the story of the collection and showcasing a selection of the stunning works on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBritish art is unique in its genres, such as the 'conversation pieces' — group portraits focusing on social relations between friends, family, and allies. Themes from British literature, particularly those by Shakespeare, Milton, and Tennyson, feature prominently, in contrast to classical mythology. Additionally, the artwork of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries reflects topical subjects like the wars with France and the scientific innovations of the Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHogarth pioneered an art of social engagement, a tradition continued by artists associated with the Young British Art movement. 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Divided into key themes - 'Landscape', 'Towns and Cities', 'From the Window', 'Work and Labour', 'Abstraction' and 'Seasonal Festivities' - each of the works of art included has been individually selected for the particular way in which the artist has attempted to capture this special time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorks of art - including paintings, drawings, sculptures, illustrations and installations - are punctuated by brief captions adding background detail or additional information about the art, artists and their subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured artists: J.M.W Turner, Ruskin Spear, Norbert Goeneutte, Marie-Louise Von Motesiczky, Paul Nash, Carel Weight, Ben Nicholson, Lucien Pissarro, L.S. Lowry, Richard Hamilton, Peter Doig, Grayson Perry and David Shrigley. 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