New student-curated exhibit focuses on British castles

Hundreds of castles dot the British landscape, remnants of an era when feudal lords ruled the land. Long after the time of vassals and serfs elapsed, castles continued to stir imaginations and inspire artists.

“The British Castle: A Symbol in Stone,” a new student-curated exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art, explores the lasting influence of castles on art, culture, and the popular imagination.

The exhibition, on view through Aug. 6, is part of the center’s Art in Focus program — an annual initiative that provides the center’s undergraduate tour guides a hands-on curatorial experience. Read more in YaleNews.