Alyssa Jean Popiel (Books)

Alyssa Jean Popiel Books

Alyssa Jean Popiel's imagination was shaped by a childhood steeped in the atmosphere of her mother's antique shop. Surrounded by curious objects and ancient books, she absorbed countless tales and songs. After pursuing a History of Art degree, she honed her research skills at BBC Scotland. She continues to draw inspiration from her hometown, where her creative spirit thrives.

A Capital View: The Art of Edinburgh: One Hundred Artworks from the City Collection

224 pages
8 hours of reading

Edinburgh boasts one of the largest and most diverse collections of art of any city in Britain. In this book, Alyssa Poppiel features a hundred artworks from the city collection, from the Enlightenment to the present day, which feature Edinburgh and its surroundings. All are accompanied by extended captions which set the context and provide a huge amount of lively historical and anecdotal material.