Depicting the ordinary, the 'everyday' in art is a modern concept. Art's role, one could argue, is to show the extra-ordinary, the otherworldliness. It is there to elevate rather than just observe, but, especially since the 16th century, artists started to depict the world around them. We should not believe that this is pure, unaltered reality. It is artistic interpretation making the day-to-day image-worthy.

Open daily through September:
Mon-Sat 10:30am-5:00pm; Sundays 2-5pm

October opening times:
Mon, Wed-Sat: 10.30am-1pm & 2-4.30pm, Sun: 2 - 4.30pm

Please visit our website for details at www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery