Art That Made Us

The era known as the 'dark' ages created mysterious art that still haunts the imagination.

From the chaos of the plague came creative renewal with survivors finding their voice.

During Elizabeth I's reign, art was used to wage a battle for power in the British Isles.

A splintering of politics and religion leads to radical, questioning art in Britain.

In the 18th century, trade and conquest funds an explosion of creativity and art.

Victorian artists responded to the social upheaval created by the industrial revolution.

Wars force artists to grapple with destruction and savagery, challenging conventions.

An explosion of new voices from across Britain creates a richer, more diverse culture.