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This catalog of the comprehensive exhibition of British art held at the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent, Belgium is about an artistic tradition rarely examined on the Continent. Director of the museum, Hoozee includes essays considering two defining characteristics of British art-observation and imagination within the context of society, landscape and the visionary. Introductory essays by curator and critic Timothy Hyman and John Gage (Color and Culture) provide a fascinating overview. As Britain became a global economic power, its culture became an inspiration and influence in the art of continental Europe. This artistic tradition was an alternative to the predominance of Paris from 1750 to 1950. Specific influences and themes are discussed but limited to their beginnings owing to space constraints. The influence of Flemish and Dutch artistic traditions on British art is explained as the relocation to England of such artists as Anthony van Dyck. This beautifully produced and scholarly volume, containing 350 color plates and a comprehensive bibliography, makes an original contribution to modern British art. Recommended for every college and art library.