Collection: Reference

Egypt was the 'Golden Land' of the ancient world and it was here that techniques for the mining and refining of gold were developed more than 5 millennia ago. Gold played an integral part in the life and culture of ancient Egyptians...

The royal tombs, deep in the Theban cliffs, represented both the gates to the Netherworld and the womb of the Great Goddess. Wall paintings of the king with gods and goddesses, papyri, mummies, decorated coffins and other artifacts.

Brings together over 450 of the finest and most precious paintings, drawings and works of art from the Royal Collection, with specially commissioned photography and detailed histories of each item.

A complete record of Rugby League Tests in Australia between Australia and Great Britain, New Zealand, France, South Africa and Papua New Guinea. Traces the evolution of the game from 1908 to 1994.

Traces the career of this unusual and remarkably gifted man, discussing both the sources of his inspiration and the scope of his achievement. 180 colour plates and many black and white illustrations to give a comprehensive view of his work.

In the history of Russian art, the late nineteenth century was a period of creative innovation and a fundamental restructuring of form. In the 1890's, a new chapter was opened in the visual arts by a generation of artists.