The city through eyes of its artists Cambridge Art Book

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The Cambridge Art Book contains a unique collection of contemporary images of this most beautiful city, from the grand architecture of its historic university to its more intimate corners. Alongside the drama of its fine buildings, the tranquillity of its green spaces, the city's artists uncover the quirks that make it an unending delight. The Cambridge Art Book contains a unique collection of contemporary images of this most beautiful city, from the grand architecture of its historic university to its more intimate corners. Cambridge is a unique place with a very special atmosphere. It combines an internationally-renowned university town with a vibrant street-life amongst stunning medieval architecture. This is an anthology of prints from 50 artists inspired by the beauty and vitality of the city, working in a broad range of contemporary media. In this book, you will find:- Quirky hidden gems such as the dog, officially labelled as a ‘cat’ to subvert college rules and reality checkpoint (the lamppost that marks the divide between the university and the real world)- Innovative representations of classic tourist sites: King’s College, St. John’s College, the Corpus Clock and the Backs (including Ely and Grantchester)- Cambridge’s train station and old Addenbrooke’s hospital transformed into artworksThis book will renew memories and inspire visits and revisits to all its haunts.

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Pages: 128, Hardcover, Herbert Press