Books published by National Galleries of Scotland

A beautiful introduction to the art of the Impressionists and post-Impressionists, written by Frances Fowle, one of the foremost experts in the field.

New research reveals the evocative story of Joan Eardley's life in the coastal fishing village of Catterline, illustrated by some of the artist's best-loved works.

Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936) was a unique figure in British culture. The first significant professional woman artist in Scotland, she was also a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement.

In a series of new paintings, renowned artist, Alison Watt, offers her response to 18th-century Scottish artist Allan Ramsay's wonderful painting of his wife.

Vanessa Harryhausen reflects on the life and work of her father, special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen, including on Jason and the Argonauts, One Million Years B.C and Mighty Joe Young

The definitive and fascinating survey of collage and 3-D sculpture from 1600 to today. Includes never-previously-published material.

Fascinating compare-and-contrast examination of Eduardo Paolozzi and Andy Warhol and their fascination with the machine in their art. A great introduction to the work of both artists.

This beautiful new book looks in depth at some of Victoria Crowe's own favourite portraiture, examining the psychology of her subjects and of herself in painting them.

Illustrates many of the works for which Cadell is celebrated, including stylish portrayals of Edinburgh New Town interiors, vibrantly coloured, daringly simplified still lives of the 1920s, and evocative landscapes of the Scottish west coast and the south.

Following the press coverage around the acquisition of this painting for the national by National Galleries of Scotland, this is an exploration of the history of The Monarch of the Glen, and contributes to the continuing debates it stimulates. Published to coincide with the painting's tour of four Scottish venues in late 2017 and early 2018.

A New Era reveals an alternative story of modern Scottish art, challenging the accepted view of the dominance of the Scottish Colourists and celebrating Scotland's hitherto unknown radicalism.

A new look at work by Caravaggio, one of the most famous and fascinating artists of all time.

Published to accompany an exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, featuring two of the artist's most important and compelling works, together with a recent sculpture "Tate Modern on Fire 2017".

Focus on the work of Charles Francois Daubigny, and his influence on the next generation of impressionists.

Robert Storr's Watson Gordon Lecture of 2015.

Colouring and drawing book based on the National Galleries of Scotland.

The first monograph on the artist Arthur Melville with commentaries on the individual works featured, including lesser known works from private collections. Published to accompany an exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery 2015-2016.

The Generation Reader provides the first collection of key documents from the the last twenty-five years in Scotland including essays, interviews, critical writing and artists' own texts.

This book provides the first comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to the the last twenty-five years of contemporary art in Scotland.

The only book of its kind, giving an overview of British realist art from the 1920s and 1930s, and accompanying an exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, 1 July-29 October 2017.

A selection from the work of the photographic partnership of Hill and Adamson. Accompanies an exhibition starting at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh (27 May - 1 October 2017) before touring internationally.

Aims to capture the vibrant community of people working in the North Sea oil industry sector. This work presents portraits representing a cross section of the people working in the oil industry, from employees of international corporations to the self-employed. It also includes portraits of geologists, rig-builders, economists, and many others.