Art History Theses: Recent submissions

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    • Competing constructions of nature in early photographs of vegetation : negotiation, dissonance, subversion 

      Labo, Nora (University of St Andrews, 2018-06-28) - Thesis
      While the role of photography in enforcing hegemonic ideologies has been amply studied, this thesis addresses the under-researched topic of how photography undermined dominant narratives in specific historical circumstances. ...

    • The medieval art and architecture of Scottish collegiate churches 

      Swarbrick, Elizabeth Joy (University of St Andrews, 2017-06-22) - Thesis
      Collegiate churches were founded for two essential aims: the augmentation of divine worship, and the salvation of souls. This thesis brings to light just how important material and aesthetic enrichments were in regards to ...

    • Spot-on or not? : an analysis of Seurat's colour theory 

      Marks-Donaldson, Roberta Lynne (University of St Andrews, 1997) - Thesis
      An analysis of mid- to late-nineteenth century scientific colour theories sets the stage for the introduction of the artistic style of French painter Georges Seurat. His traditional beaux-arts training, extraordinary skills ...

    • Into the past : nationalism and heritage in the neoliberal age 

      Gledhill, James (University of St Andrews, 2017-12-08) - Thesis
      This thesis examines the ideological nexus of nationalism and heritage under the social conditions of neoliberalism. The investigation aims to demonstrate how neoliberal economics stimulate the irrationalism manifest in ...

    • Hew Lorimer : a special kind of artist 

      Fenton, Beverley Anne (University of St Andrews, 1995) - Thesis
      This thesis seeks firstly to provide an overview of the life and work of the Scottish sculptor and craftsman, Hew Lorimer, and secondly to discuss some issues concerning contemporary craft, and the significance this has ...