Art History & Techniques

A collection of behind-the-scenes photographs of renowned art-collector and eccentric, Peggy Guggenheim, taken between 1969 and 1974.

Offers an illustrated account of the art and architecture of Ireland from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century. This title explores all aspects of Irish art and architecture - from high crosses to installation art, from Georgian houses to illuminated manuscripts, and from watercolours to photographs, oil paintings, and tapestries.

CSI meets Who Do You Think You Are? meets Time Team meets The Antiques Roadshow. Two-dimensional works of art become three-dimensional thrillers.

Learn to draw charming objects!

Exploring his background, ideas about death and religion and his queer perspective, this radical re-visioning highlights how Warhol's work marked a period of cultural transformation that still resonates today.

The Geneva Window, renowned for its superb artistry and craftsmanship, celebrates the novels, poems and plays of the Irish Literary Revival. It was the work of Harry Clarke, Irelands most famous stained glass artist.

A thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the origins of mark making to art's pivotal role in culture today

Pablo Picasso andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo . . . so many great artists have shared one very special love: the companionship of cats. Gathered here for the first time are behind-thescenes stories of more than 50 famous artists and their feline friends.

In October 2010 the National Gallery of Ireland embarked on an ambitious programme to conserve The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife by Daniel Maclise (1806-1870)- one of Ireland's best-known paintings. This book tells the story of this endeavor, which took three years and involved researchers across Europe working with the Gallery's Conservation Department. This project addressed and resolved a series of unique and monumental challenges presented by the painting, resulting in successfully preserving the cultural value of this significant work for future generations.

This beautifully illustrated diary contains some of the finest paintings from the National Gallery's permanent collection.

This beautifully illustrated desk diary contains some of the finest paintings from the National Gallery of Ireland's permanent collection