This lavishly illustrated book draws on Tate Britain's unrivaled
collections to provide a lively and informative introduction to the
story of art in Britain over the last 500 years. Author Richard
Humphreys examines works by all the major artists, both in their own
right and placed in broader contexts to convey their full richness and
beauty.Among the artists whose work is featured in beautiful colorplates
are Turner, van Dyck, Hogarth, Constable, and Rossetti; the 20th century
is represented by Gwen John, Barbara Hepworth, Francis Bacon, David
Hockney, and Gilbert and George, as well Damien Hirst, Chris Ofili, and
other leading contemporary artists.