One of the ever-present challenges of studying the past as a historian is being able to picture events. For modern historians we have the benefit of photography and film to improve our understanding. These mediums are not always 100 per cent reliable, but they offer important detail. When it comes to older history, we must rely on written descriptions and contemporary recreations to work out how things would have looked in their contemporary setting. To help us out, we have incredible historical artists like Graham Turner, who has been painting historical events for over 30 years. His new book, The Wars of the Roses: The Medieval Art of Graham Turner, highlights some of his most famous works, and we were delighted to learn more about his research and experience bringing the past back to life on his canvas. You can learn more about his artwork (and buy signed prints) at studio88.co.uk.
What are your art and history backgrounds? How did the two come together for you?
My father
