Members' talk and Q&A
About
Britain is home to famous artists known across the world. But what makes British art distinctive and why did it take so long to emerge?
Art historian Bendor Grosvenor, known for BBC series ‘Fake or Fortune?’ and ‘Britain's Lost Masterpieces’, wrote a book to uncover this very story. Join Bendor for this special lecture on his book, ‘The Invention of British Art’ as he guides you on a journey through the art of the British Isles.
See how it began as far back as 10,000 BCE, the impact of invaders, and the influence of territories colonised by the British Empire. Learn how British art has been shaped by folk art, women artists and the sociopolitical landscape of the British Isles.
Survey the history of British art with Bendor Grosvenor. There will be a Q&A at the end of this event.
Read more about Bendor's book ‘The Invention of British Art'.
Speaker
Bendor Grosvenor is an art historian specialising in Old Masters and British art. Best known from the BBC series 'Britain’s Lost Masterpieces' and 'Fake or Fortune?', he has discovered a number of important paintings by prominent artists including Van Dyck, Rubens, Titian, Gainsborough, Beale and Lawrence. He previously worked in the London art trade, and is now based in Scotland.
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This online Members' event will be recorded. It will be available in your National Gallery account within three working days of the event.
You can access this for up to two weeks after the live session.
The invention of British Art
Members' talk and Q&A
Free for Members
This is an online event, exclusive to Members, hosted on Zoom.
Members, please book your free ticket to access this event. You will receive an E-ticket with instructions on how to access your online events, films and resources via your National Gallery account. Only one ticket can be booked per account.
