This edited collection re-examines the relationship between art and the sea, reflecting growing interest in the intersections between art and maritime history. Artists have always been fascinated by and drawn to the sea and this book considers some of the themes and approaches in art that have evolved as a result of this captivation. The chapters consider how an examination of art can provide new insights into existing knowledge of port and maritime history, and are representative of a 'cultural turn' in port and maritime studies, which is becoming increasingly visible.

In Art and the Sea, multiple perspectives are offered as a result of the contributors' individual positions and methodologies: some museological, others art historical or maritime-historical. Each chapter proposes a new way of building upon available interpretations of port and maritime history: whether this be to reject, support or reconsider existing knowledge.

The book as a whole is a timely addition, therefore, to the developing body of revisionist texts in port and maritime history. The interdisciplinary nature of the volume relates to a current trend for interdisciplinarity in art history and will appeal to those with an interest in art history, geography, sociology, history and transport / maritime studies.

About the Author
Emma Roberts is Associate Dean (Global Engagement) at Liverpool John Moores University.

Reviews
'In a time when, in the editor's words, "[there is an] increasing tendency for specialisation in all areas of scholarship", this book ably demonstrates how bringing different disciplines together informs the discussion and provides new insights.'
Graham Gladden, Journal of Transport History



Book Information
ISBN 9781802070200
Author Emma Roberts
Format Hardback
Page Count 248
Imprint Liverpool University Press
Publisher Liverpool University Press