We look initially at how and why the National Gallery came into being before moving on to the paintings in its collection. We then follow the development of Western art from the religious art of the 13th century to the Impressionists of the 19th century. We consider the stories behind the paintings, the dilemma facing conservationists, the curators’ choice of frames and the pictures’ original purpose. Join Linda Collins, Art Society Lecturer, to learn more.

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