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1 new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/ :15 Page 1 Your gateway to the culture and history of Wales

new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/2014 15:15 Page 2 Croeso Welcome Amgueddfa Cymru National Wales operates a family of seven museums that each cover a different aspect of Wales s culture and

The is home to Wales s national art collections from which works for the exhibition Pastures Green & Dark Satanic Mills: The British Passion for Landscape have been selected.

including works from the Italian Renaissance, Dutch and Flemish masters, British legends such as Hogarth, Reynolds, Gainsborough, the Welsh-born Richard Wilson and Thomas Jones, and Pre-Raphaelite

Artists on show include Renoir, Monet, Manet and Pissaro. This era ends with Post-Impressionists like Cézanne and Van Gogh and Surrealists such as Magritte and Graham Sutherland.

2 new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/ :15 Page 2 Croeso Welcome Amgueddfa Cymru National Wales operates a family of seven museums that each cover a different aspect of Wales s culture and history. National Cardiff is situated in the heart of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The is home to Wales s national art collections from which works for the exhibition Pastures Green & Dark Satanic Mills: The British Passion for Landscape have been selected. Come and see for yourself the s national art collection, which takes the visitor through a journey of the last 500 years: Historic Art Galleries British and European art between 1500 and 1870, including works from the Italian Renaissance, Dutch and Flemish masters, British legends such as Hogarth, Reynolds, Gainsborough, the Welsh-born Richard Wilson and Thomas Jones, and Pre-Raphaelite works from Victorian Britain and British landscape art. Impressionist and Modern Art Galleries The Impressionist collection is among the best in Europe. Artists on show include Renoir, Monet, Manet and Pissaro. This era ends with Post-Impressionists like Cézanne and Van Gogh and Surrealists such as Magritte and Graham Sutherland. Contemporary Art Galleries A regularly changing programme of contemporary art displays usually selected from the s extensive collection of art from the past 50 years. This is the largest space in Wales dedicated to the display of contemporary art. J Applied Art Galleries One of the world s major ceramics collections, including historic and contemporary silver, and an outstanding collection of European porcelain from the eighteenth century. There is also a vast collection of pottery and porcelain from Swansea, Llanelli and Nantgarw, as well as works by Pablo Picasso and many contemporary makers. On the ground floor you ll also get to see some dinosaur skeletons and the largest Leatherback Turtle ever recorded in the world. All our museums are free entry, thanks to funding received from the Welsh Government. Front cover: JMW Turner ( ) Flint Castle, 1835 (detail). Watercolour on paper. Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax and allocated to Amgueddfa Cymru National Wales, 1982.

3 new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/ :15 Page 3 Be inspired The beauty of Wales s natural landscape as well as its industrial past have inspired many artists whose work appear in Pastures Green & Dark Satanic Mills: The British Passion for Landscape. These artists include JMW Turner, John Piper and Alfred Sisley. J.D. Innes Arenig JMW Turner Flint Castle John Sell Cotman Cader Idris Richard Wilson Dinas Brân Castle John Brett Forest Cove, Cardigan Bay JMW Turner Llandeilo Bridge & Dynevor Castle Lionel Walden Steelworks Cardiff

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Europe, and a journey through space and time in the Evolution of

St Fagans National History Wales s most popular heritage attraction.

Set in the ruins of a Roman fortress, with the only remains of a

4 new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/ :16 Page 4 Every museum tells a story National Cardiff World-class art and natural history under one roof. Includes one of the finest collections of Impressionist paintings in Europe, and a journey through space and time in the Evolution of Wales gallery. St Fagans National History Wales s most popular heritage attraction. A 100-acre parkland with over 40 original re-erected buildings from different historical periods. National Roman Legion The gateway to Roman history in Wales. Set in the ruins of a Roman fortress, with the only remains of a Roman Legionary barracks on view in Europe and the most complete amphitheatre in Britain. National Waterfron The story of industry in Wales. See one of examples of aircraft i replica of the world s Big Pit National Coal Set in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the authentic story of coal mining in Wales in a former working coal mine, complete with underground tour.

new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/2014 15:16 Page 5 National Slate Welsh

Discover the story of slate in original Victorian workshops.

National Wool The woollen industry was once one of the most important

Industrial machinery and live weaving displays bring to life the process of

National Slate terfront dustry and innovation one of the earliest rcraft in

5 new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/ :16 Page 5 National Slate Welsh slate is possibly the finest in the world. Discover the story of slate in original Victorian workshops. Twinned with the Slate Valley in Granville, New York. National Wool The woollen industry was once one of the most important industries in Wales. Industrial machinery and live weaving displays bring to life the process of turning fleece to fabric. National Slate terfront dustry and innovation one of the earliest rcraft in the UK, and a world s first locomotive. National Wool National Waterfront Big Pit National Coal St Fagans National History National Roman Legion National Cardiff The museums are enjoyed by over one and a half million visitors a year. We look forward to welcoming you!

6 new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/ :16 Page 6 Liverpool Wales is part of Britain and the United Kingdom. It s about the size of Massachusetts or half the size of Switzerland. Ties between the US and Wales date back several centuries. Llanberis W A E L S Our geography is magnificent, with beaches that could put many a Caribbean island to shame. Wild, rugged uplands with sparkling waterfalls separate us from England, but the train from London only takes just over two hours, and from Liverpool to Llanberis is also just a two-hour train journey. Dre-fach Felindre N Blaenafon Swansea Caerleon Cardiff London To adventure seekers, Wales is a playground. Our walking, climbing, sailing and coasteering are second to none. And we ve created a path that follows every inch of our coastline the first of its type in the world. Wales is home to some cracking pubs, and we also have Michelin-starred restaurants and gourmet tasting menus to take your breath away. We are a musical nation. Catch a folksong at a festival, an aria at the Welsh National Opera or a male voice choir in full voice. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your visit to Wales at Support Us With your support, we can plan for the future with confidence, continuing to maintain and develop our permanent collections alongside a world-class programme of exhibitions and events. There are several ways you can make a donation, from a one-off gift to regular support through becoming a Patron. If you would like to know about how you can support us, please visit our website We have begun work on an exciting project at St Fagans National History, on the outskirts of Cardiff. St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open-air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction, in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th-century manor house. Find out more at

new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/2014 15:16 Page 7 Pastures Green & Dark Satanic Mills: The British Passion for Landscape tour Norton of Art, West Palm Beach (December 23, 2014-April 5, 2015)

7 new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/ :16 Page 7 Pastures Green & Dark Satanic Mills: The British Passion for Landscape tour Norton of Art, West Palm Beach (December 23, 2014-April 5, 2015) Frick Art and Historical Center, Pittsburgh (May 7-August 2, 2015) Utah of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City (August 27-December 13, 2015) Princeton University Art (January 23-April 24, 2016) A new exhibition from Amgueddfa Cymru National Wales exploring the art of the British landscape over four centuries. Pastures Green & Dark Satanic Mills: The British Passion for Landscape will offer audiences in the United States a rare opportunity to follow this peculiarly British art form. Organized by Amgueddfa Cymru National Wales in partnership with the American Federation of Arts (AFA), the exhibition comprises paintings, drawings and photographs, selected entirely from Wales s national art collection and mostly never seen in the USA before, by Tim Barringer Paul Mellon Professor of the History of Art at Yale University and Oliver Fairclough Keeper of Art, Amgueddfa Cymru National Wales.

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8 new Art brochure final_layout 1 16/12/ :16 Page 8 National Cardiff Cardiff CF10 3NP St Fagans National History Cardiff CF5 6XB National Roman Legion Caerleon, Newport NP18 1AE Big Pit National Coal Blaenafon, Torfaen NP4 9XP National Waterfront Swansea SA1 3RD National Wool Dre-fach Felindre Carmarthenshire SA44 5UP National Slate Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4TY

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

National/Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales Enterprise and Employability Challenge An introduction to the Challenge What is the Challenge? Amgueddfa Cymru has challenged