Covid19 coronavirus update 21032020 all courtauld library buildings closed. Please remember to acknowledge any use of the site in publications and lectures as. Centuries of crap and some historical treasures in an old. The courtauld has two photographic libraries which started as the private collections of two benefactors. There is a great travel book library available in the student life of. The courtauld institute of art, commonly referred to as the courtauld, is a selfgoverning college of the university of london specialising in the study of the history of art and conservation.
The book library is one of the major international research collections of art historical books, periodicals and exhibition. For its founder, the industrialist samuel courtauld, it was a deeply felt and personal lifelong ambition that these great pictures should be seen and enjoyed by the widest possible public, and his creation of a. The pale blue boxes containing thousands of photographs, together with boxes of negatives and tattered handwritten ledger books, form the archive of the english photographer anthony kersting 19162008, which now resides in the conway library of the courtauld institute. The courtauld institute of art, an independent college of the university of london, is a worldleading centre for the study of art history, conservation and curating. Our collection of over 1 million books is arranged into the following broad collections listed below in order of their relative size. Our brilliant volunteers are helping us digitise 1. Book by witt library, courtauld institute of art, university of london. On this months book stand there is a range of material from photographs from the war in afghanistan to painting in nineteenth century hungary. The courtauld institute of art city of westminster london. The courtauld s young peoples programme covers both the institute and gallery. Originally published by the warburg institute, university of london.
Eye and hand is a new exhibition in the courtauld s book library foyer. The warburg institute is the premier institute in the world for the study of cultural history and the role of images in culture. It houses the art collection of the courtauld institute of art, a selfgoverning college of the university of london specialising in the study of the history of art. This library is affiliated with university of london view map. About the book library the courtauld institute of art. Book library catalogue guides the courtauld institute of art. Courtauld staff and students are reminded that if they require a book of which no copies are available in london they may be able to request it as an interlibrary loan. Northern renaissance art susie nash, susie senior lecturer. The book library buildings at both vernon square and somerset house are now closed until further notice. University in london, greater london foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. A checklist of painters c1200 1976 represented in the witt library, courtauld institute of art, london book. A checklist of painters, c12001994 represented in the witt library, courtauld institute of art, london witt library. Author of drawings and engravings from the courtauld collection, courtauld institute illustration archives, annual bibliography of the history of british art, the gambierparry collection, bibliography of the history of british art, the lee collection, handlist of the drawings in the witt collection, dutch drawings from the witt collection.
For traveling abroad, it is best to book these trips in london where you can. Its researches are historical, philological and anthropological. Weve got a very fetching new books display at the moment, with the uk exhibition catalogues cutting a particularly fine figure as the summer shows are unleashed most recently the courtauld s own collecting gauguin. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The courtauld institute of art is undertaking a complete refurbishment of the book library this summer, in order to significantly improve this. Students on the programme have access to the library at courtauld and enjoy all student union facilities including free entry to the courtauld. Book library admissions courtauld institute of art. Online databases and resources the courtauld institute of art. Due to their age and fragility only photocopies of those catalogues dating from 17221825 are normally. A checklist of painters c1200 1976 represented in the witt.
The courtauld s collection of photographs provide a unique insight into the lifespan of the statues. He founded the courtauld institute of art in london in 1932 and, after a series of gifts during the 1930s, bequeathed his collection to the institute on his death. The collection of the library contains 180,000 volumes. See 22 photos from 117 visitors to the courtauld institute of art.
Library classification the courtauld institute of art. Welcome to the new home of the courtauld book library blog. Please use the dropdown menus on the left for practical information about the library, or to find out more about collections and services. At the heart of the courtauld is its gallery, one of londons mustsee art museums currently undergoing refurbishment to reopen in 2022. A checklist of painters, c12001994 represented in the.
Senate house library holds a number of subscriptions to databases which students and staff of the courtauld may access. The courtauld institute of art book library academia. Welcome to the new courtauld book library blog book. Welcome to the courtauld institute of art london programme. Sarah courtauld has 44 books on goodreads with 2529 ratings.
Best london libraries 14 lovely libraries in london for. While visiting the courtauld book library, you may have noticed the three recent acquisitions displays to the side of the issue desk. The following are kept in the closed access book store cabs. It is a show case of the newest editions to the expanding collections at the courtauld book library. We have been busy over the summer moving books in the main collection and in cabs, binding journals and having a general spring summer clean. The collections are further subdivided into individual shelfmark sections. Welcome the volunteering hub for courtauld connects. The library staff see dozens of new acquisitions arrive every week, and these displays are a wonderful way to showcase a selection of these items before they are shelved with the rest of the collection. Located in the 18th century somerset house, the courtauld gallery houses a priceless collection of artwork, ranging from botticelli, monet, van gough, michelangelo, rembrandt, turner and cezanne.
With this unique function, projects range from widening participation to informal learning. The courtauld gallery london, united kingdom london the. Here is our latest information on how to access courtauld library resources during the. Samuel courtauld 7 may 1876 1 december 1947 was an english industrialist who is best remembered as an art collector.
A checklist of painters c12001976 represented in the witt library, courtauld institute of art, london. Book library courtauld institute of art somerset house strand london england wc2r 0rn view on map. Book library archives the courtauld institute of art. Welcome to the courtauld institute of art london programme presented by sarah farrow, assistant director, academic affairs. The collection of the library contains 140,000 volumes. Online databases and resources the courtauld institute. This information will not be passed to third parties. It is concerned with the histories of art and science, and their relationship with superstiion, magic, and popular beliefs. The exhibition is a student project which was led by courtauld faculty member professor katie scott. Choosing a favourite thing from the book library is very difficult because we have such a wealth of items in our special collections and also on our main shelves. Jan 25, 2012 third year students enjoyed a day in london to visit the british librarys royal manuscripts. We are getting ready to welcome the new graduate trainees when we.
The book library at the courtauld institute of art is a specialist library within the university of london, serving the institutes undergraduate and postgraduate. The collection includes black and white photographs of casts of the statues rejected in epsteins initial proposal to the bma along with those that were accepted, the statues in situ before and after their mutilation in 1937 and surviving individual fragments. Courtauld institute book library university of london. Gothic ivories project at the courtauld institute of art, london. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. This picturesque drawing of st pauls cathedral was published as part of a book, london replanned, by the royal academy in 1942 in response to 1940 and 1941 bombings of. University of london, courtauld institute of art, book library. The courtauld gallery, one of the top art museums in europe, is considered by many curators to be one of the worlds greatest small museums, with a unique collection of masterpieces from the impressionism and postimpressionism periods. Information from worldcat about university of london, courtauld institute of art, book library in london, such as address, phone, catalog search and newest items. Senate house library holds a number of subscriptions to databases which students.
In order to protect the student experience while building work takes place, the courtaulds teaching and learning facilities, faculty offices, conservation studios, student and academic services, the core book library, public programmes and most research forum events have moved site to our temporary campus in vernon square, just south of king. Represented in the witt library courtauld institute of art london witt library on. Susie nash is senior lecturer in northern renaissance art at the courtauld institute of art in london. Were working to rectify this and will post details of an update soon. Most sales catalogues held in the book library are of london sales of fine art including illuminated manuscripts or costumedress including jewellery. This does not commit you to becoming a library member. The courtauld institute of art is undertaking a complete refurbishment of the book library this summer, in order to significantly improve this critical resource for all its users. The book library at the courtauld institute of art is a specialist library within the university of london, serving the institutes undergraduate and postgraduate students and academic staff. The genius of illumination exhibition and the courtauld gallerys medieval and early modern artworks as part of elizabeth lestranges special subject module women and artistic culture in the late medieval and early modern period. She is also the founder and director of the courtauld institute summer school programme and has published widely on northern renaissance art, including most recently a study of the famous well of moses by claus sluter. The book library is currently trialing two new resources. The courtauld gallery the courtauld gallery is one of londons mustsee art museums, home to a collection of art and decorative objects that date from the early renaissance to the 20th century.
Centuries of crap and some historical treasures in an old london cesspit an art museum found a very old toiletright under where its new bathroom was being built. Some of these designs can be found in the conway library of the courtauld institute, alongside collections of photographs showing buildings and monuments across the globe. The spooner collection of british watercolours at the courtauld institute gallery by courtauld institute of art book the 20th century at the courtauld institute gallery by courtauld institute of art book. Book library catalogue guides courtauld institute of art. Just like wikipedia, you can contribute new information or corrections to the catalog.
Later that same year, during a holiday in the italian alps, virginia met stephen courtauld, the youngest brother of samuel, founder of the courtauld institute of art in london, and an heir to a. An update on courtauld connects courtauld connects. Courtauld institute of art book library in london librarything local. At the heart of the courtauld is its gallery, one of london s mustsee art museums currently undergoing refurbishment to reopen in 2022. See the senate house library membership page for details. Sep 17, 2018 you can also book tickets in person from the gallery. Catalogues of decorative art sales are not usually held. If youd like to join us, please sign up and well let you know when we reopen our recruitment. It is among the most prestigious institutions in the world for these disciplines and is. Antiquity unleashed by aby warburg associated with work, albrecht durer, marcus andrew hurttig, stephanie buck editor of compilation, andreas stolzenburg editor of compilation, courtauld institute galleries associated with work and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
General catalogue of the courtauld institute galleries courtauld institute galleries. Your library service will continue but there will be changes as we transition to a remote service. Clark, brian dillon and hal foster and has been described byalan bennett as the liveliest, the. We welcome visiting scholars and researchers, both from within and outside the university, who cannot obtain the material they require elsewhere. Book library staff contacts the courtauld institute of art. Edmund spensers the faerie queene posted on april 24, 20 by eleanor keane.
Members have access to over a million books and periodicals, a superb online offering and an unforgettable building in beautiful st. The courtauld is an independent college of the university of london and was founded in 1932. Courtauld institute of art library catalogue kings college london. The book library provides access to an extensive collection of online resources for courtauld students and staff. Based at the historic and beautiful somerset house in london, a twoyear project is currently underway to transform conservation studios, laboratories and library facilities, as. Tate collection, london national gallery of scotland. Courtauld institute book library is an academic library. A checklist of painters c12001976 represented in the witt. Samuel courtauld in the 20s, curated by karen serres. The courtauld institute of art complete university guide. The courtauld institute of art a college of the university of london.
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