Bøger udgivet af Ashmolean Museum

No other book exists to rival the continuing importance attached to this group of essays, written by many of the foremost scholars in their respective areas, brought together to explore common ground in the history of collecting.

Jeff Koons is one the most famous, important, subversise and expensive artists in the world. Here he curates a range of works from his entire career, many having never been shown in the UK.

A unique look at how people have viewed magic and superstition, both historically and in the present day.

This publication features new photographs by London-based artist Bettina von Zwehl (b.1971 in Munich). Accompanies the artist's first exhibition in Oxford at the Ashmolean Museum from 12 October 2024 to 11 May 2025, and is part of the successful Ashmolean Now book series.

Accompanies a major exhibition at the Ashmolean, Oxford, 10 Aug 2024 - 5 Jan 2025: Money Talks: Art, Society & Power. Brings together perspectives and collections from around the world - from Art Nouveau bank notes and global portrayals of prosperity to activist Money Art.

A visually stunning introduction to the world of European bronze sculptures, seen through the remarkable collections of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.

Through a selection of over 100 world-class drawings created by Flemish artists in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, this book gives an insightful and comprehensive overview into how these drawn sheets were used as part of artistic practice, within or beyond the artist's studio.

An exploration of the changing status of colour in the Victorian period through painting, sculpture, decorative arts and fashion, published to accompany an exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum.

A comprehensive introduction to the archaeological site of Knossos and the search for its mythical past, unveiling the myths, mysteries and historical facts of this incredible site.

Selecting highlights from the Ashmolean Museum's popular podcast series 'Museum Secrets', these are stories that you won't find on Museum labels. These are stories of human experiences hidden within the objects.

This book offers a short account of how the Indian collections at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford developed and a selection of some of its more outstanding or interesting works of art.

A discussion of artistic and philosophical reflections on the constructions of space and identity in the work of Ali Kazim.

An account of how Dante and the Divine Comedy, through visual representations, have shaped ideas of fame.

A celebration of the work of Professor Timothy Wilson and his unrivalled knowledge and enthusiasm for Italian Maiolica.

The well respected wood Engraver, Anne Desmet, selects 45 of her favourite wood engravings from the Ashmolean collection.

Highlights of the works of Samuel Palmer held in the collection at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Revised and expanded version of the Palmer title first published in 1999.

Highlights of the works of John Ruskin held in the collection at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. First book on the Ashmolean collection in over 30 years.

The distinguished woodcut artist Naoko Matsubara collaborates with award-winning poet Penny Boxall to celebrate the beauty and versatility of the human hand.

An exhibition catalogue focusing on the Ashmolean's rarely seen reserve collection of Pre-Raphaelite drawings and watercolours.

The story of one of the first and most important civilisations in history, and the first to invent writing.

This beautifully designed book is a celebration of one of the world's most creative, dynamic and fascinating cities: Tokyo.

In a new and expanded version of this popular book introducing Italian Renaissance ceramics, much new material has been added. Pieces are the finest examples from the major centers of production - Florence, Siena and Urbino.

'Worcester Porcelain' illustrates in colour a selection of items from the Henry Rissik Marshall Collection of 'First Period' Worcester Porcelain (1751-83), given to the Ashmolean Museum in 1957.

Bonnard, Picasso, Braque, Matisse from the period of turning points of their careers.

Catalogue of the Ashmolean exhibition of Cai Guo-Qiang, innovative contemporary Chinese artist know for his use of gunpowder in art (25 October 2019 to 19 April 2020).

This book presents Rembrandt as a storyteller through a selection of over 70 prints from the Ashmolean collection through a variety of subjects ranging from 1630 until the late 1650s.

The catalogue of the exhibition 'Young Rembrandt', which focuses on the first ten years of the artist's career.

An introduction to the art of surimono, illustrated with previously unpublished examples from the Ashmolean Museum's collections.

The only book in print on the subject of Alan Caiger-Smith and the Aldermaston Pottery.