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Aspects of identity in the work of Douglas Strachan (1875-1950)
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dc.contributor.advisor | Caruthers, Annette | |
dc.contributor.author | MacDonald, Juliette | |
dc.coverage.spatial | 419 p. | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-08-31T08:59:29Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-08-31T08:59:29Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2003 | |
dc.identifier | uk.bl.ethos.543078 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10023/7357 | |
dc.description.abstract | This thesis explores facets of Scottish identity via the decorative work of Douglas Strachan. Nations and nationalism remain extraordinarily potent phenomena in the contemporary world and this work seeks to examine aspects of Scottish nationhood and cultural identity through Strachan's evocation of history, folklore, religion and myth. It has been argued that these are the chief catalysts for enabling people to define and shape their understanding of themselves and their place within society. Cultural identity is often understood as a passive form of nationalism which is remote from its political counterpart. Yet there are strong arguments to counter this belief. This thesis addresses some of the issues raised by such arguments and adopts an ethno-symbolic approach in order to re-evaluate Strachan's work, and that of his contemporaries. The thesis also develops the theoretical and contextual debates concerning the decorative arts in general and stained glass in particular in order to raise awareness of its merits and its role within our society. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | University of St Andrews | |
dc.subject.lcc | NK1445.A14S8M3 | |
dc.subject.lcsh | Strachan, Douglas, 1875-1950 -- Criticism and interpretation. | en_US |
dc.subject.lcsh | Decorative arts -- Scotland -- History -- 19th century. | en_US |
dc.subject.lcsh | Decorative arts -- Scotland -- History -- 20th century. | en_US |
dc.subject.lcsh | Glass painting and staining -- Scotland. | en_US |
dc.subject.lcsh | National characteristics, Scottish, in art. | en_US |
dc.subject.lcsh | Nationalism and art -- Scotland. | en_US |
dc.title | Aspects of identity in the work of Douglas Strachan (1875-1950) | en_US |
dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
dc.type.qualificationlevel | Doctoral | en_US |
dc.type.qualificationname | PhD Doctor of Philosophy | en_US |
dc.publisher.institution | The University of St Andrews | en_US |
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