From sun worshipers, cloud gazers and storm chasers to artists who use the weather to explore broader themes and ideas

From 'usual' to unlikely art materials: explore textures, qualities, techniques and symbolism of things artists use to make their work

Not just fruit and flowers, explore still lifes from realistic to abstract and familiar to unexpected

Explore how artists use marks and colour to suggest motion or make kinetic, performance and video art to explore movement

From art about landmarks to art that is itself a landmark: get some inspiration on the theme of landmarks

From sketchbooks to video diaries and the everyday to big life events, explore how artists use diaries to record the …

Explore the different ways artists use marks and expressive qualities

Discover surprising ways artists use outlines in art from graphic to graffiti or abstract and animated

Explore art and fashion, from clothes and identity to shapes, patterns and textures of clothing inspired by art

Explore how artists have used masks in their work, to protect, disguise, hide and amuse

From atmosphere and symbolism to textures and abstract shapes, explore how trees have inspired artists

Explore memories of the past, memories of people and fading memories to see how artists recall and reminisce in art

Can a humble bag of chips or slice of pizza become a masterpiece? Explore some tasty art about food

Discover tender images of new mums and babies and artists' in-depth explorations of mother and child relationships

From physical journeys and migration to journeys of self-discovery, get ideas and inspiration about journeys in art

Exploring relationships in art, as a connection or association between people, things or ideas

Discover how artists use letters and words in their art

From forces of nature and forceful feelings to force as a method, explore how artists have used force in art

What is a ritual? Discover how ritual has been used as a theme in art

Explore how artists have represented themselves, and others, using portraiture

Explore how artists have transformed objects and ideas through their work

Explore the theme of details through works in our collection

Explore people drawn, painted or sculpted from life and art that explores abstract ideas about being human

Look at artists responses to news, from headline-grabbing events and social or political issues, to stories of the extraordinary everyday

Look at artworks made from light and shadow to the symbolic use of light and dark to make powerful statements

Explore art that interweaves materials, ideas, experiences and histories

From vanishing points to points of view, explore perspective in art

Busy crowded streets, eerie empty rooms, explore spaces in art

From art about home life to art that highlights the impact of climate change and pollution on natural habitats

Explore textures in art from woven textures and textured fabrics and materials to gestural marks and patterns

From pop art to gender politics, see toys in a new light and get some inspiration for your coursework

Be inspired by myths and legends – or create your own!

From changing their own identities to changing the identity of objects, how have artists explored the theme of changed identity?