Tate Britain
시티오브웨스트민스터
art museum on Millbank, Westminster, London, UK
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:05
Welcome to Tate Britain, the national gallery of British art and the oldest part of the Tate network. Situated on the site of the former Millbank Prison, this grand Neoclassical building has served as a temple to artistic…
Listen in the app2The Neoclassical Facade and Grand Entrance1:51
The first thing that strikes you about Tate Britain is its magnificent Neoclassical facade. Designed by Sidney Smith, the building was intended to be a 'Palace of Art,' a term that reflects the Victorian belief in the elevating…
Listen in the app3The Pre-Raphaelites and 'Ophelia'1:53
In the historical galleries, we encounter one of the most beloved and recognizable paintings in the entire Tate collection: 'Ophelia' by John Everett Millais. Painted in eighteen-fifty-one, this masterpiece is a cornerstone of…
Listen in the app4The Clore Gallery and J.M.W. Turner1:45
The Clore Gallery, an extension to the main building designed by James Stirling and opened in nineteen-eighty-seven, is dedicated exclusively to the work of Joseph Mallord William Turner. Turner is often regarded as Britain’s…
Listen in the app5Modern British Art — Hockney, Bacon, and Moore1:49
Moving to the modern and contemporary wing, we encounter works that redefined the boundaries of art in the twentieth century. A highlight of this section is David Hockney's 'A Bigger Splash' from nineteen-sixty-seven. …
Listen in the app6The Djanogly Café and Painted Ceiling1:40
No visit to Tate Britain is complete without descending to the lower level to visit the Djanogly Café. While many museum cafes are purely functional, this one is a work of art in itself. …
Listen in the app7The Tate Britain Gift Shop1:36
Finally, we arrive at the Tate Britain gift shop, which is widely considered one of the best museum shops in London. As a scholarly observer, you will appreciate the extensive book selection, which covers art history, techniques,…
Listen in the app8Closing1:40
As we conclude our tour of Tate Britain, we leave behind a site that is a living chronicle of the British imagination. From the sugar-funded philanthropy of Henry Tate to the tragic beauty of Millais' 'Ophelia' and the explosive…
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What is Tate Britain?
Tate Britain is a place in 시티오브웨스트민스터 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시티오브웨스트민스터 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 19 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.4911, -0.1278 |
| Last updated |
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