introduction turn of the century impressionism artists colonies post impressionism modernism studio pottery surrealism revival and survival

As well as the major art movements with which we are familiar – Abstract art – Surrealism – Impressionism – the exhibition looks at the contribution of mains tream traditional art, and looks at the connections, as well as the differences, between modern and traditional styles.

The exhibition is based on the rich collections of the North West's galleries, particularly those of Oldham, Preston, Bolton and Rochdale. Major artists, sculptors and studio potters of the period are represented including LS Lowry, Sir Alfred Munnings, Ben Nicholson, Bernard Leach and Stanley Spencer.