'Exhilarating and fascinating' KATY HESSEL | 'Rich and detailed' CHLOË ASHBY | 'Enlightening' TABISH KHAN | 'Sheds light on an uncharted area of art history' JENNY PERY | 'An essential read' EDWARD BROOKE-HITCHINGMeet the unexpected, overlooked and forgotten models of art history.Who was Picasso's 'Weeping Woman'?Why was Grace Jones covered in graffiti?How did Francis Bacon meet the burglar who became his muse?The perception of the muse is that of a passive, powerless model, at the mercy of an influential and older artist. But is this trope a romanticised myth? Far from posing silently, muses have brought emotional support, intellectual energy, career-changing creativity and practical help to artists.Muse tells the true stories of the incredible muses who have inspired art history's masterpieces. From Leonardo da Vinci's studio to the covers of Vogue, art historian, critic and writer Ruth Millington uncovers the remarkable role of muses in some of art history's most well-known and significant works. Delving into the real-life relationships that models have held with the artists who immortalised them, it will expose the influential and active part they have played and deconstruct reductive stereotypes, reframing the muse as a momentous and empowered agent of art history.

Have you ever wondered about the thinking behind famous paintings, or the techniques used by renowned artists? Then dive into the world of art with this engaging and accessible guide.The Science of Art takes readers on a museum tour of art history's most important techniques and movements, with expert insight from art consultant Ruth Millington and joyful illustrations by Rose Blake. See art brought to life in a playful and engaging way as you discover popular art techniques, learn about the key elements of each movement, understand the artists' motivations, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of art through the ages.Immerse yourself in a guided tour of art’s most important movements, styles and methods:Uncover some of the most prominent works from across history, including the Sumpang Bita Cave paintings, the Sistine Chapel and Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night, to name a few – brought to life with insightful, beginner-friendly commentaryFeatures expert but accessible commentary from art consultant and curator Ruth Millington, with gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Rose BlakePerfect for kids aged 7-9 looking for an inspiring art resource in one playful, beautiful and thoroughly engaging bookWhether you're a young art enthusiast or an inquisitive beginner, this book will inspire you to see the world through a new lens and deepen your appreciation for the world of art.

Have you ever wondered about the thinking behind famous paintings, or the techniques used by renowned artists? Then dive into the world of art with this engaging and accessible guide.The Science of Art takes readers on a museum tour of art history's most important techniques and movements, with expert insight from art consultant Ruth Millington and joyful illustrations by Rose Blake. See art brought to life in a playful and engaging way as you discover popular art techniques, learn about the key elements of each movement, understand the artists' motivations, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of art through the ages.Immerse yourself in a guided tour of art’s most important movements, styles and methods:Uncover some of the most prominent works from across history, including the Sumpang Bita Cave paintings, the Sistine Chapel and Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night, to name a few – brought to life with insightful, beginner-friendly commentaryFeatures expert but accessible commentary from art consultant and curator Ruth Millington, with gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Rose BlakePerfect for kids aged 7-9 looking for an inspiring art resource in one playful, beautiful and thoroughly engaging bookWhether you're a young art enthusiast or an inquisitive beginner, this book will inspire you to see the world through a new lens and deepen your appreciation for the world of art.

Birmingham has always been a city of artists: inventors of Impressionism, Pre-Raphaelite painters, Arts and Craft embroiderers; Pop art pioneers, experimental Surrealists and street art activists. A hotbed of creative innovation and radical art practice for more than 200 years, Birmingham has changed British art history. But it’s a story that remains untold - until now.Since the nineteenth century, talented, self-made creatives were drawn to work in the world-renowned ‘city of a thousand trades’. Joining workshops as designers, illustrators and jewellers, these skilled artists soon sought other outlets for their creativity. They opened schools, established societies and art classes, and launched modern art movements. Today, the city continues to be at the forefront of contemporary art.In ‘Art Brum’, Birmingham-based art critic and writer Ruth Millington selects fifty masterpieces by fifty of the city’s most important artists, from the nineteenth century to the present day. David Cox, Edward Burne-Jones, Conroy Maddox, Georgie Gaskin and Gillian Wearing are amongst the artists included. From painting to collage, sculpture to street art, ‘Art Brum’ uncovers Birmingham’s art history through the artworks that made it.

'Exhilarating and fascinating' KATY HESSEL | 'Rich and detailed' CHLOË ASHBY | 'Enlightening' TABISH KHAN | 'Sheds light on an uncharted area of art history' JENNY PERY | 'An essential read' EDWARD BROOKE-HITCHINGMeet the unexpected, overlooked and forgotten models of art history.Who was Picasso's 'Weeping Woman'?Why was Grace Jones covered in graffiti?How did Francis Bacon meet the burglar who became his muse?The perception of the muse is that of a passive, powerless model, at the mercy of an influential and older artist. But is this trope a romanticised myth? Far from posing silently, muses have brought emotional support, intellectual energy, career-changing creativity and practical help to artists.Muse tells the true stories of the incredible muses who have inspired art history's masterpieces. From Leonardo da Vinci's studio to the covers of Vogue, art historian, critic and writer Ruth Millington uncovers the remarkable role of muses in some of art history's most well-known and significant works. Delving into the real-life relationships that models have held with the artists who immortalised them, it will expose the influential and active part they have played and deconstruct reductive stereotypes, reframing the muse as a momentous and empowered agent of art history.

Winner of the Book of the Year "Hobbies and Interests" at The Week Junior Book Awards 2025!Paint a still-life like Vincent Van Gogh! Create a cubist collage like Pablo Picasso! Make a polka-dot pumpkin like Yayoi Kusama! This book will make YOU an artist as you explore 25 different art techniques - from cave painting to contemporary performance - inspired by ground-breaking artists from around the world. And discover famous masterpieces with photographs of real works of art! Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials and find out more about some of world's best-known creatives in this fact-filled book full of step-by-step activities that are easy to try at home. Including information about tools, materials and basic art theory, this imaginative book is jam-packed with ideas for aspiring artists everywhere.List of artists featured: A cave painter, an ancient Roman mosaic maker, Leonardo da Vinci, Artemisia Gentileschi, Katsushika Hokusai, Moses Williams, Claude Monet, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Hilma Af Klint, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Hugo Ball, Barbara Hepworth, Janet Sobel, Andy Warhol, Bridget Riley, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Judith Scott, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Liu Bolin, Yayoi Kusama, Esther Mahlangu.

Have you ever wondered about the thinking behind famous paintings, or the techniques used by renowned artists? Then dive into the world of art with this engaging and accessible guide.The Science of Art takes readers on a museum tour of art history's most important techniques and movements, with expert insight from art consultant Ruth Millington and joyful illustrations by Rose Blake. See art brought to life in a playful and engaging way as you discover popular art techniques, learn about the key elements of each movement, understand the artists' motivations, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of art through the ages.Immerse yourself in a guided tour of art’s most important movements, styles and methods:Uncover some of the most prominent works from across history, including the Sumpang Bita Cave paintings, the Sistine Chapel and Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night, to name a few – brought to life with insightful, beginner-friendly commentaryFeatures expert but accessible commentary from art consultant and curator Ruth Millington, with gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Rose BlakePerfect for kids aged 7-9 looking for an inspiring art resource in one playful, beautiful and thoroughly engaging bookWhether you're a young art enthusiast or an inquisitive beginner, this book will inspire you to see the world through a new lens and deepen your appreciation for the world of art.

'Exhilarating and fascinating' KATY HESSEL | 'Rich and detailed' CHLOË ASHBY | 'Enlightening' TABISH KHAN | 'Sheds light on an uncharted area of art history' JENNY PERY | 'An essential read' EDWARD BROOKE-HITCHINGMeet the unexpected, overlooked and forgotten models of art history.Who was Picasso's 'Weeping Woman'?Why was Grace Jones covered in graffiti?How did Francis Bacon meet the burglar who became his muse?The perception of the muse is that of a passive, powerless model, at the mercy of an influential and older artist. But is this trope a romanticised myth? Far from posing silently, muses have brought emotional support, intellectual energy, career-changing creativity and practical help to artists.Muse tells the true stories of the incredible muses who have inspired art history's masterpieces. From Leonardo da Vinci's studio to the covers of Vogue, art historian, critic and writer Ruth Millington uncovers the remarkable role of muses in some of art history's most well-known and significant works. Delving into the real-life relationships that models have held with the artists who immortalised them, it will expose the influential and active part they have played and deconstruct reductive stereotypes, reframing the muse as a momentous and empowered agent of art history.

Have you ever wondered about the thinking behind famous paintings, or the techniques used by renowned artists? Then dive into the world of art with this engaging and accessible guide.The Science of Art takes readers on a museum tour of art history's most important techniques and movements, with expert insight from art consultant Ruth Millington and joyful illustrations by Rose Blake. See art brought to life in a playful and engaging way as you discover popular art techniques, learn about the key elements of each movement, understand the artists' motivations, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of art through the ages.Immerse yourself in a guided tour of art’s most important movements, styles and methods:Uncover some of the most prominent works from across history, including the Sumpang Bita Cave paintings, the Sistine Chapel and Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night, to name a few – brought to life with insightful, beginner-friendly commentaryFeatures expert but accessible commentary from art consultant and curator Ruth Millington, with gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Rose BlakePerfect for kids aged 7-9 looking for an inspiring art resource in one playful, beautiful and thoroughly engaging bookWhether you're a young art enthusiast or an inquisitive beginner, this book will inspire you to see the world through a new lens and deepen your appreciation for the world of art.

Have you ever wondered about the thinking behind famous paintings, or the techniques used by renowned artists? Then dive into the world of art with this engaging and accessible guide.The Science of Art takes readers on a museum tour of art history's most important techniques and movements, with expert insight from art consultant Ruth Millington and joyful illustrations by Rose Blake. See art brought to life in a playful and engaging way as you discover popular art techniques, learn about the key elements of each movement, understand the artists' motivations, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of art through the ages.Immerse yourself in a guided tour of art’s most important movements, styles and methods:Uncover some of the most prominent works from across history, including the Sumpang Bita Cave paintings, the Sistine Chapel and Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night, to name a few – brought to life with insightful, beginner-friendly commentaryFeatures expert but accessible commentary from art consultant and curator Ruth Millington, with gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Rose BlakePerfect for kids aged 7-9 looking for an inspiring art resource in one playful, beautiful and thoroughly engaging bookWhether you're a young art enthusiast or an inquisitive beginner, this book will inspire you to see the world through a new lens and deepen your appreciation for the world of art.

Birmingham has always been a city of artists: inventors of Impressionism, Pre-Raphaelite painters, Arts and Craft embroiderers; Pop art pioneers, experimental Surrealists and street art activists. A hotbed of creative innovation and radical art practice for more than 200 years, Birmingham has changed British art history. But it’s a story that remains untold - until now.Since the nineteenth century, talented, self-made creatives were drawn to work in the world-renowned ‘city of a thousand trades’. Joining workshops as designers, illustrators and jewellers, these skilled artists soon sought other outlets for their creativity. They opened schools, established societies and art classes, and launched modern art movements. Today, the city continues to be at the forefront of contemporary art.In ‘Art Brum’, Birmingham-based art critic and writer Ruth Millington selects fifty masterpieces by fifty of the city’s most important artists, from the nineteenth century to the present day. David Cox, Edward Burne-Jones, Conroy Maddox, Georgie Gaskin and Gillian Wearing are amongst the artists included. From painting to collage, sculpture to street art, ‘Art Brum’ uncovers Birmingham’s art history through the artworks that made it.

'Exhilarating and fascinating' KATY HESSEL | 'Rich and detailed' CHLOË ASHBY | 'Enlightening' TABISH KHAN | 'Sheds light on an uncharted area of art history' JENNY PERY | 'An essential read' EDWARD BROOKE-HITCHINGMeet the unexpected, overlooked and forgotten models of art history.Who was Picasso's 'Weeping Woman'?Why was Grace Jones covered in graffiti?How did Francis Bacon meet the burglar who became his muse?The perception of the muse is that of a passive, powerless model, at the mercy of an influential and older artist. But is this trope a romanticised myth? Far from posing silently, muses have brought emotional support, intellectual energy, career-changing creativity and practical help to artists.Muse tells the true stories of the incredible muses who have inspired art history's masterpieces. From Leonardo da Vinci's studio to the covers of Vogue, art historian, critic and writer Ruth Millington uncovers the remarkable role of muses in some of art history's most well-known and significant works. Delving into the real-life relationships that models have held with the artists who immortalised them, it will expose the influential and active part they have played and deconstruct reductive stereotypes, reframing the muse as a momentous and empowered agent of art history.

Winner of the Book of the Year "Hobbies and Interests" at The Week Junior Book Awards 2025!Paint a still-life like Vincent Van Gogh! Create a cubist collage like Pablo Picasso! Make a polka-dot pumpkin like Yayoi Kusama! This book will make YOU an artist as you explore 25 different art techniques - from cave painting to contemporary performance - inspired by ground-breaking artists from around the world. And discover famous masterpieces with photographs of real works of art! Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials and find out more about some of world's best-known creatives in this fact-filled book full of step-by-step activities that are easy to try at home. Including information about tools, materials and basic art theory, this imaginative book is jam-packed with ideas for aspiring artists everywhere.List of artists featured: A cave painter, an ancient Roman mosaic maker, Leonardo da Vinci, Artemisia Gentileschi, Katsushika Hokusai, Moses Williams, Claude Monet, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Hilma Af Klint, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Hugo Ball, Barbara Hepworth, Janet Sobel, Andy Warhol, Bridget Riley, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Judith Scott, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Liu Bolin, Yayoi Kusama, Esther Mahlangu.

Have you ever wondered about the thinking behind famous paintings, or the techniques used by renowned artists? Then dive into the world of art with this engaging and accessible guide.The Science of Art takes readers on a museum tour of art history's most important techniques and movements, with expert insight from art consultant Ruth Millington and joyful illustrations by Rose Blake. See art brought to life in a playful and engaging way as you discover popular art techniques, learn about the key elements of each movement, understand the artists' motivations, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of art through the ages.Immerse yourself in a guided tour of art’s most important movements, styles and methods:Uncover some of the most prominent works from across history, including the Sumpang Bita Cave paintings, the Sistine Chapel and Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night, to name a few – brought to life with insightful, beginner-friendly commentaryFeatures expert but accessible commentary from art consultant and curator Ruth Millington, with gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Rose BlakePerfect for kids aged 7-9 looking for an inspiring art resource in one playful, beautiful and thoroughly engaging bookWhether you're a young art enthusiast or an inquisitive beginner, this book will inspire you to see the world through a new lens and deepen your appreciation for the world of art.