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Sir John Evans 1893-1908, by Arthur MacGregor (editor)
Antiquity, Commerce and Natural Science in the age of Darwin
The Alfred Jewel (p/b), by David A. Hinton
The Alfred Jewel is one of the greatest treasures of the University of Oxford. This handbook describes the Jewel and discusses the many questions it raises, not least whether it was made for King Alfred the Great (871-99).
The Alfred Jewel (h/b), by David A. Hinton
The Alfred Jewel is one of the greatest treasures of the University of Oxford. This handbook describes the Jewel and discusses the many questions it raises, not least whether it was made for King Alfred the Great (871-99).
Early Himalayan Art, by Amy Heller
This book focuses on the Ashmolean Museum's important collection of Buddhist metal sculptures and other works of religious art from the Himalayan regions of Tibet and Nepal.
Watches in the Ashmolean Museum (p/b), by David Thompson
The collection of watches in the Ashmolean came to the Museum largely as a result of three major bequests, including the Bentinck Hawkins collection in 1894, the bequest of J Francis Mallet in 1947 and the collection of Eric Bullivant in 1974, comprising 120 watches.
Watches in the Ashmolean Museum (h/b), by David Thompson
The collection of watches in the Ashmolean came to the Museum largely as a result of three major bequests, including the Bentinck Hawkins collection in 1894, the bequest of J Francis Mallet in 1947 and the collection of Eric Bullivant in 1974, comprising 120 watches.
Chinese Prints 1950-2006 In the Ashmolean Museum, by Weimin He and Shelagh Vainker
Focusing on the period since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, this catalogue accompanies the exhibition of the Ashmolean Museum’s recently-acquired Chinese prints in October 2007.
Sylloge of Islamic Coins in the Ashmolean: Volume 6 - The Egyptian Dynasties, by Norman D Nichol
This volume contains nearly 1600 coins of the 9th-16th centuries from North Africa to Great Syria.
Pilgrimage: The Sacred Journey, by Ruth Barnes and Crispin Branfoot (editors)
This book explores the role of pilgrimage in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and the religions that developed in India.
The Hunt in the Forest by Paolo Uccello, by Catherine Whistler
This booklet looks at 'The Hunt in the Forest' by Paolo Uccello, a painting which is often considered to be a masterpiece of the early Renaissance. It belongs to the last decade of Uccello's career and portrays a hunting scene with figures in contemporary dress.
Beauties of the Four Seasons, by Mitsuko Watanabe
Japanese woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e) from the Ashmolean Museum. This title includes works by artists including Harunobu, Utamaro, Toyokuni and Eishi showing beauties related to the seasons.
Japanese Decorative Arts of the Meiji Period (p/b), by Oliver Impey and Joyce Seaman
The word Meiji means 'enlightened government'.
The Battle of Pavia, by Timothy Wilson
The Siege and Battle of Pavia was painted by an unknown artist, shortly after the Battle between the French and the forces of the Emperor Charles V in February 1525. This is the third title to appear in a uniform series of booklets illustrating and discussing major paintings in the Ashmolean's collections.
A New Flowering: 1000 Years of Botanical Art, by Shirley Sherwood
A collection of one thousand years of botanical art displayed in the Ashmolean's leading exhibition, which provides an opportunity to compare illustrations by contemporary artists alongside botanical art of the past. The oldest exhibit is a drawing of a thistle made by a monk from the late 11th century.
Ruskin's Drawings (p/b), by Nicholas Penny
In 1875 John Ruskin gave a large collection of drawings to the University of Oxford. These works, now in the Ashmolean Museum, form the basis for this fascinating study.
Ruskin's Drawings (h/b), by Nicholas Penny
In 1875 John Ruskin gave a large collection of drawings to the University of Oxford. These works, now in the Ashmolean Museum, form the basis for this fascinating study.
Oxford and the Pre-Raphaelites (p/b), by Jon Whiteley
This book describes how the artists of the Pre-Raphaelite movement came to Oxford in the mid-nineteenth century and how their art was affected by the life of the University.
Pu Quan and his Generation, by Shelagh Vainker and James C.S. Linn
This book features the works of Pu Songshuang from an exhibition that was held in Oxford, which included paintings from all periods of his career, documenting a change in style from traditional gongbi birds and flowers to landscapes in ink.
Complete Illustrated Catalogue of Paintings (p/b), by Colin Harrison, Cyril Mango, Marlia Mundell Mango, Timothy Newbery, Christian Rumelin, Catherine Whistler, Jon Whiteley and Timothy Wilson
For the first time ever, all paintings in the Department of Western Art in the Ashmolean Museum have been brought together in one volume. Every picture is illustrated, and almost all are represented in colour.
The Poetry of Truth: Alfred William Hunt and the Art of Landscape, by Christopher Newall with contributions by Scott Wilcox and Colin Harrison
This catalogue accompanied the first exhibition of the work of Alfred William Hunt (1830–1896) for more than 100 years. It includes essays on his life and work as well as colour illustrations of all exhibits.