In a series of new paintings, renowned artist, Alison Watt, offers her response to 18th-century Scottish artist Allan Ramsay's wonderful painting of his wife.
Through the ideas and associations inspired by MacPherson's Ossian, this is a discourse on national identity, "authenticity" and the human psyche. Colvin explores these difficult themes while simultaneously creating accessible, provocative photographs.
This book offers a detailed guide to the collections as well as an accessible and informative introduction to photography
Since taking the helm of the National Galleries of Scotland in 1984, Sir Timothy Clifford has oversee n the acquisition of some of the finest, and best-... Læs mere
The Generation Reader provides the first collection of key documents from the the last twenty-five years in Scotland including essays, interviews, critical writing and artists' own texts.
This book provides the first comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to the the last twenty-five years of contemporary art in Scotland.
Aims to capture the vibrant community of people working in the North Sea oil industry sector. This work presents portraits representing a cross section of the people working in... Læs mere
Attempts to capture the diversity of Scotland's Police forces by highlighting the differences in geography and community across the country and the... Læs mere
A fascinating examination of Gauguin's iconic painting, Vision After the Sermon: Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, one of the most intriguing and famous images in the history of Western art.
A wide-ranging, gripping lecture on Roy Lichtenstein.
Fascinating compare-and-contrast examination of Eduardo Paolozzi and Andy Warhol and their fascination with the machine in their art. A great introduction to the work of both artists.
Features thirty colour illustrations of key works in the collection of the National Galleries of Scotland alongside new creative writing, amusing and engaging poetry and prose by young, aspiring and established writers.