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" Responses to J.M. Whistler's theory and practice : "
Koval, Anne Elizabeth.
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Latin Dissertation
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1093120
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TLets266512
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Koval, Anne Elizabeth.
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Responses to J.M. Whistler's theory and practice :\ Koval, Anne Elizabeth.
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Birkbeck (University of London)
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1997
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1997
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Ph.D.
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This thesis examines a diverse group of artists living in Britain from 1880 to 1910, with aparticular emphasis on how they responded to the theory and practice of J. M. Whistler.For this purpose it is necessary to first outline Whistler's own approach to his work andhow he combined a theoretical framework with a practical application. Following fromthis, artists as varied as the 'London Impressionists', headed by W. Sickert, the 'GlasgowBoys', Slade students such as W. Nicholson, W. Rothenstein, Gwen John and theircontemporaries are studied within this context.Structurally, it is divided into four major chapters with sub-sections, an appendix ofindividual biographies and illustrated plates. The first chapter focuses on Whistler'sinvolvement in exhibiting societies, beginning with his presidency at the Society of BritishArtists, then touches on the subsequent shift of many followers to the New English ArtClub, and concludes with his later presidency at the International Society. Within theseartist-controlled societies the formation of cliques becomes apparent, each with its ownpolitical agenda, which often centres around Whistler or his ideologies. The following twochapters focus more specifically on the genres of landscape and portrait painting, whereWhistler's influence was most prevalent and enduring. In the final chapter Whistler'sinvolvement with the printmaking revival and his impact on etching, lithography, artisticillustration and photography are each studied in turn. The concluding epilogue examinesWhistler's more recent position in British art, exploring his legacy and the significance ofhis theory and practice
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Arts
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Birkbeck (University of London)
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