Jacqueline Riding

Struggling for Christmas gifts? Take a look at the publications we enjoyed over the past year—from an exploration of art and motherhood to an interrogation of the culture wars

There is something for every art lover among our pick of the publications—from a forgotten 17th-century painter to a lively history of dyes

Some of the tempting art titles scheduled for publication in the coming months

A new publication offers a more inclusive approach that also honours the “unexceptional”

Our literary editor Jacqueline Riding selects some of the tempting titles that are scheduled for publication over the coming months

Our literary editors share what has delighted them this year, from art-themed novels to edifying histories

Our books editor picks out some of the highlights of the months ahead

Our books editor picks out some of the highlights of the months ahead

Our books editor picks out some of the highlights of the months ahead

Topics covered in the publications range from a Renaissance sculptress and Baroque Rome to 1930s Manchester and Frida Kahlo