This tutorial-on-a-mug is a clear and concise reminder of which artists worked when, and what movement they were a part of.

From sculptures and cave paintings of the stone age through to surrealism and pop art of the last century, chart the history of art with this detailed and informative timeline. Each artist’s name is accompanied by a small thumbnail detail of one of their most famous paintings—and it’s fun to figure out which one. Vermeer, Leonardo, Warhol and Lichtenstein—not so difficult; Titian and Boucher…a little less obvious. A few surprises, too. Wyndham Lewis and Boccione…

These mugs are the latest design in our much-admired line of mugs made in Scotland, in a factory on Loch Lomond, by a family business run by a grandmother, her daughter, and her granddaughter. The company tells us, “Each mug is printed and decorated in the UK by our cheery, hardworking, skilled, and experienced staff.”

The company has produced bespoke bone china mugs for Orla Kiely, Paul Smith, Lulu Guinness, Vivienne Westwood, The Tate, The National Galleries, The National Trust, and many schools, churches, galleries, and other organizations.

Hand wash only. Suitable for use in a microwave.

Size: H 90mm (3.54") x D 85mm (3.34"). Capacity: 350ml (1.5 cups/12 oz.)