Making Art in Tudor Britain

The National Portrait Gallery holds the largest public collection of Tudor and Jacobean painting in the world. The collections are one of the most significant resources for the understanding of visual culture in the English Renaissance. This research programme offers a unique opportunity to develop and share our knowledge.
Sandy Nairne, Director 

Introduction

Introduction

Outline of why research into the Gallery's Tudor and Jacobean portraits is important and what will be achieved through the survey.

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Scientific techniques

Scientific techniques

Are new scientific techniques the answer to unlocking the secrets of Tudor portraits?

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Research, collaboration and funding

Research, collaboration and funding

Details about the Gallery's research team, advisory body and funding from charitable trusts, foundations and organisations.

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Highlights from the Research

Highlights from the Research

Five case studies showing what new research has revealed about portraits in the Gallery's collections.

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Workshops

Workshops

Abstracts from Academic Workshops (2007-8) funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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Call for papers: International conference

© National Portrait Gallery, LondonTudor and Jacobean Painting: Production, Influences and Patronage London: Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th December 2010

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