The Enchanted Landscapes of Claude Lorrain at The Ashmolean

Claude Lorrain Landscapes

A Collection of Enchanted landscapes by Claude Lorrain at The Ashmolean : Coming soon to the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology in Oxford is an exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints by Claude Lorrain. Titled, Claude Lorrain: The Enchanted Landscape, the exhibition will bring together from international collections, 140 works that were created at different points in the artist’s career. Lorrain is recognised as the ‘father’ of European landscape painting. The … [Read more...]

Ancient Macedonia Treasures at the Ashmolean Museum

Medusa Brooch © Museum of the Royal Tombs Aegae

See Treasures from Ancient Macedonia at The Ashmolean Museum: Visitors to Oxford will have the rare opportunity to see the latest discoveries from Aegae at the "Heracles To Alexander The Great: Treasures from the Royal Capital of Macedon" Exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum.  At this magnificent Ashmolean exhibition this summer, more than 500 gold, silver and bronze treasures will be on display - the first time that these treasures are being exhibited outside of Greece. The Ancient … [Read more...]

Oxford University – Oxford

Exploring Oxford  and Oxford University: Oxford is world famous for its prestigious and exclusive university, but you don't have to be a scholar to appreciate this magnificent place. A city of tall 'dreaming spires', Oxford is a very popular tourist destination.  Set against the Cherwell and Isis rivers, the fine architecture of its spectacular historical buildings, lovely riverside walks, lawns and meadows are some of its key attractions. The city is every bit as magnificent as one sees in … [Read more...]