Concepts of our cultural past and how history has shaped our present are constantly evolving as the twenty-first century progresses. New linkages are being created within this and conventional artistic pathways are being questioned. 
In this comprehensive and thought-provoking book, professionals in their fields discuss particular facets of 20th-century British art. The topics covered span from British Surrealism and the growth of corporate and private patronage to nationality and British identity, offering fresh insights on long-standing storylines. This publication is successful in demonstrating the strength of the British artistic legacy while also inspiring the reader to reconsider and investigate the current story. It does this with the help of a variety of arresting images.