Watercolour is an ancient medium which was used from the Palaeolithic era to create many of Europe’s cave paintings, and from the Middle Ages in the illustration of manuscripts. However, the popularity of watercolour painting today can be attributed to a transformation in its use, beginning with the Renaissance, and in which the United Kingdom played a central role.

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Artists have been drawn to the landscapes of Cornwall for hundreds of years - from Turner to Whistler to Barbara Hepworth. Find out what it is about this stunning region which has inspired so much creativity, and see what artists are making of Cornwall today.

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