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Seven Ages of Britain

David Dimbleby

What does the delicate beauty of the Wilton Diptych reveal about medieval Britain? How do Henry Moore's sensuous forms reflect the social upheavals of the twentieth century? Are there any similarities between the minds that produced the Bayeaux Tapestry and Gillray's satirical prints? Why do St Paul's Cathedral and the Brighton Pavilion look the way they do?

From the Iron Age onwards art has been a mirror to the nation - capturing who we are and heralding the major events of each era. In Seven Ages of Britain David Dimbleby uncovers the fascinating story of how British art reflects our history.

Beginning with the mysterious Pictish carvings and Roman mosaics that reveal the legacy of Britain's many invaders David Dimbleby guides us through our most dramatic eras. He journeys from the riches of the Middle Ages to the innovation of the Restoration the exotica of the British Empire and finally to twentieth-century Modernism.

Bringing together leading experts who vividly capture each period of history Seven Ages of Britain is a unique exploration of Britain through its most beautiful and influential works of art.>

  • Classification : History
  • Pub Date : MAR 12, 2011
  • Imprint : Hodder Paperbacks
  • Page Extent : 288
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9780340994092
  • Price : INR 899
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David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby was chairman of the BBC's Question Time for 25 years. He has anchored election programmes and many other political programmes, and has been both a reporter for and presenter of Panorama. He is the commentator for a variety of State and other events. He has made film series for BBC television about the USA, South Africa, India and Zimbabwe as well as about the art, architecture and history of Britain. He lives in Sussex.

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