Windows into a World

Masterpieces from the largest collection of British art outside the United KingdomPlacing three hundred extraordinary artworks within their historical contexts, this remarkable book illustrates the development of British art from the fifteenth century to today. Drawn from the esteemed collection of the Yale Center for British Art, the objects showcased in this volume include paintings, sculptures, prints, watercolors, sketchbooks, miniatures, rare books, photographs, maps, and more. Among the key artists featured are William Blake, John Constable, Barbara Hepworth, Gwen John, Yinka Shonibare, and J. M. W. Turner. Richly illustrated and exquisitely produced, this publication will delight as well as inform anyone interested in British culture. Published by the Yale Center for British Art/Distributed by Yale University Press