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The Woman in Nature: Approaching the Motif in the Work of the German Expressionist Kunstslergruppe Die Brucke

Sadhbh Little
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2019
BA

Subject: Painting, Prints
Country: Germany
Period: 20th Century

10,000 words

Architectural Drawings by Thomas Cooley in the Public Library, Armagh

Erica (E.P.) Loane
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
1983
BA

Subject: Architecture and Architectural Drawings
Country: Northern Ireland
Period: 18th and 19th Century

10,000 words

The Life and works of Michael Shanahan of Cork. ( - 1811). Architect and stonemason to Frederick Augustus Hervey, Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry (1730-1803)

Deborah Logan
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
1988
BA

Subject: Architecture and stonemasonry
Country: Ireland
Period: 18th and 19th Century

10,000 words

Zamosc and Palmanova: Comparing the Two Approaches to the Renaissance Cities.

Gabriela Lojewska
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2023
BA

Subject: Architecture
Country: Poland, Venice
Period: 15h Century

10,000 words

A New Art in East Africa, seen through the work of four artists exhibiting in Kenya

Kathryn Long
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
1998
BA

Subject: Painting
Country: Kenya
Period: 20th Century

10,000 words

The Early Earls of Belmore’s Furniture: Restrained Beauty to Rich Opulence The Furnishings in the Lifetime of the Ist Earl of Belmore and the 2nd Earl of Belmore in Castle Coole, County Fermanagh

Martha Lowry Corry
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2015
BA

Subject: Sculpture, Furniture and Architecture
Country: Ireland
Period: 18th Century

10,000 words

Castle Coole is an eighteenth century Neoclassical house designed by James Wyatt, situated in County Fermanagh. It has been the home of the Belmore family for the past 200 years. The objective of this thesis is to create a comprehensive account of the furnishing during the time of the Ist Earl of Belmore (Armar Lowry Corry, 1750-1802) and the 2nd Earl of Belmore (Somerset Lowry Corry, 1774-1841) and to determine the scale of expenditure by each earl. This thesis will examine the relationship between the architecture and the furniture of Castle Coole and how they are displayed. The 2nd Earl’s London house will provide a useful comparison in terms of cost and content. This thesis interprets the scant primary sources, which is helpful in distinguishing the location of furnishings in each room and outlining the costs.

The Millennium Wing of the National Gallery of Ireland

Wulf Ludicke
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2005
BA

Subject: Architecture
Country: Ireland: Dublin
Period: 20th and 21st Century

10,000 words

Imitation, Novelty and Eclecticism in the Architecture of Domenichino

Wulf Lüdicke
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2011
PhD

Subject: Architecture
Country: Italy
Period: 16th Century to 17th Century

Supervisor: Dr. Edward McParland
Approx. 60,000 - 80,000 words

This thesis is a building by building i.e. drawing by drawing analysis of Domenichino's entire architectural oeuvre. Focusing on the aspect of imitation as a concept in art theory this examination is largely structured along Domenichino’s use of iconic architectural prototypes. Such a systematic approach was necessary to trace and identify possible sources. On this basis I was able to clarify historical and regional influences, and how imitative techniques of sources led to innovation. Thereby I established a system for techniques of imitation used by Domenichino. These involved fusion, monumentalisation, contrapposto, simplification, sculptural richness of architecture, illusionism as well as romanisation of the modern and modernisation of the roman sources among other techniques. As a result a clear picture of his personal stylistic preferences for architectural-sculptural richness emerges which is in some way consistent with his painterly and decorative works but also reveals fundamental differences with regard to regional influences. In light of this, an evaluation of the influences and manifestations of art theoretical concepts of the ideal and beauty could be considered. I contrasted Domenichino’s work with contemporary trends and compared it with the achievements of high baroque architects such as Pietro da Cortona, Bernini, Carlo Rainaldi and Borromini in order to establish his unique place in early seventeenth-century. In some cases I was able to point out connections of individual works to French influences and to the Bolognese Sebastiano Serlio.

The Evolution of Roman Glass

Nicola Lush
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
1982
BA

Subject: Glassware
Country: Italy
Period: 5th Century BC to 10th Century

10,000 words

Painting an Object: Charles Brady (1926-97) and Still Life

Camille Lynch
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2010
MPhil (Irish Art History)

Subject: Painting
Country: Ireland
Period: 20th Century

Supervisor: Dr Yvonne Scott
20,000

People and Place: How Contemporary Irish Artists Explore the Relationship Between People and Place

Paula Lynch
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2007
MPhil (Irish Art History)

Subject: Art
Country: Ireland
Period: 21st Century

Supervisor: Dr Yvonne Scott
20,000

No Boundaries: The Work-Art Balance A case-study of Facebook’s Artist in Residence programme

Marie Lynch
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2017
BA

Subject: Facebook (Social Media)
Country: Ireland
Period: 20th and 21st Century

10,000 words

This dissertation addresses the integration of art in the working environment. It examines the rise of the corporate art collection in the twentieth century and the problematic aspects of corporate art collecting and the office as an exhibition space. The focus of the study is Facebook’s Artist-in-Residence (AIR) programme, a unique and innovative approach to the development of a corporate collection. The dissertation will trace the development of Facebook’s art programme from the very first murals commissioned by the start-up in 2005, to the AIR programme currently in operation in Facebook offices worldwide. It will focus particularly on the art in the company’s international headquarters in Dublin as representative examples of company artwork, and will consider the experience of both artists and employees in assessing the programme.

The history of 'Madwomen' in Art

Marian Lynch
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2003
BA

Subject: Painting
Country: Western Europe
Period: 18th to 20th Century

10,000 words

The Influence of the Japanese Screen on the Screens of Eileen Gray

Jennifer Lynn
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2016
BA

Subject: Design
Country: Ireland and Japan
Century: 20th Century

10,000 words

The Robert Street Malt store

Francis Michael Lyons
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
1988
BA

Subject: Architecture
Country: Ireland
Period: 19th Century

10,000 words

‘Omnia Vincit Amor’: The Treatment of Female Figures and Love in the Art of Rome 1600-1651

Sarah Lysaght
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2009
BA

Subject: Painting, Prints and Sculpture
Country: Belgium, France, Italy and Spain
Period: 17th Century

10,000 words

Beyond Pop: Narrative, Censorship and Self Expression in Contemporary American Comic Art

Murra Mac Rory
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2001
BA

Subject: Painting / Graphics
Country: America
Period: 20th and 21st Century

10,000 words

This dissertation examines contemporary American comic art concentrating "on the comic book as a narrative medium, and the possibility within that medium for self expression". The first chapter sets the background for the study by discussing comic books before and during what the author calls " the reigning years of the code"[of censorship]. In this chapter the reasons why comics were originally censored and the resulting effects of that censorship are discussed. The following chapters examine the 'renaissance' of comic art in the 1990's, the styles of contemporary comics and the artists that introduced those styles. In the final chapter the author focuses in on one particular comic artist, Chris Bachalo, and analyses his work in relation to the translation of a comic script to a visual narrative. Interviews with comic artists Pete Woods (of Batman and Robin), Chris Bachalo (of the X-Men) and Jeff Smith, are included in the appendices.

The Abbey Church of Royaumont, in the context of early 13th century Cistercian architecture.

Florence MacCarthy
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
1988
BA

Subject: Architecture
Country: France
Period: 13th Century

10,000 words

Eighteenth Century English Dress and the Picture Portrait

Marguerite (Margaret Mary) MacCurtin
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
1985
BA

Subject: Painting and Fashion
Country: England
Period: 18th Century

10,000 words

The Careers of Lely and Wright Contrasted in the Shadow of van Dyck

Maxwell Anthony MacDermot Conry
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2008
BA

Subject: Painting
Country: England
Period: 17th Century

10,000 words

This dissertation focuses on art in England in the 17th century. The circumstances of the Restoration of Charles II in 1660 effectively turned the clock back to the era of his father’s court, thereby allowing a consideration of early 17th century artists at the court of Charles II. Having noted the changes wrought by Sir Anthony van Dyck to English portraiture, initially at the court of James I and subsequently at that of Charles I, and having considered the consequences of the years of civil war and the Inter-regnum on English art, the dissertation charts van Dyck’s continuing influence in the Restoration period. The question is asked whether that influence was so strong as to overshadow artists such as Sir Peter Lely and John Michael Wright at the court of Charles II, thereby explaining their current unfashionable status.

Sir Basil Goulding One Man’s Meat

Michelle Sheila MacDonagh
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2014
BA

Subject: Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture and Drawing
Country: Ireland
Period: 20th Century

10,000 words

The aim of this dissertation is to consider the role of Sir Basil Goulding Bart as a important art collector among a minority of figures engaged in the heart of emerging contemporary art in Ireland in the twentieth century. It would appear that he has not been studied in Ireland in the twentieth century. This is surprising given his position as a prominent, steady and consistent patron of artists working in Ireland and his own remarkably broad collection. This dissertation explores Basil Goulding’s untiring contribution to public life as well as his theories on collecting and philosophies of modern art, His exemplary arts patronage and his exceptional personal art collection will also be evaluated. He was a figure engaged in modern Irish art who deserves recognition for the important part he played.

‘Ancora Imparo’ (Still I Am Learning), An Inquiry into Visual Artists Experience of Creativity in Old Age

Ailbhe MacEoin
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2006
MPhil (Irish Art History)

Subject: Art

Supervisor: Dr Yvonne Scott
20,000

St. George's Church Hardwicke Place, Dublin

Anna MacGillycuddy
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
1984
BA

Subject: Architecture
Country: Ireland
Period: 19th Century

10,000 words

Oskar Schlemmer, Man as the Measure of All Things. An Analysis of Oskar Schlemmer’s Teachings and his Art

Kirsten Maclellan
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2004
BA

Subject: Painting
Country: Western Europe
Period: 20th Century

10,000 words

This is a study of the life and work of Oskar Schlemmer through analysis of his letters, diaries and teaching plans. The author explores the life of an artist who remained by and large undocumented, despite his impact on the art of the Bauhaus, and his collaboration with other Weimar artists. The first chapter focuses on the Bauhaus, and the impact of Schlemmer’s contemporaries, Kandinsky, Klee and Albers. The second chapter deals with Schlemmer’s particular area of expertise, focusing on Man in relation to space, and the world around him. This was the centrepoint of both his teachings and his art, and it was approached through the formal, the biological and the philosophical. The final chapter is an analysis of Schlemmer’s work, in direct reference to his teachings, as discussed in the previous chapter.

Education Theses Register —Department of History of Art and Architecture

The Woman in Nature: Approaching the Motif in the Work of the German Expressionist Kunstslergruppe Die Brucke

Architectural Drawings by Thomas Cooley in the Public Library, Armagh

The Life and works of Michael Shanahan of Cork. ( - 1811). Architect and stonemason to Frederick Augustus Hervey, Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry (1730-1803)

Zamosc and Palmanova: Comparing the Two Approaches to the Renaissance Cities.

A New Art in East Africa, seen through the work of four artists exhibiting in Kenya

The Early Earls of Belmore’s Furniture: Restrained Beauty to Rich Opulence The Furnishings in the Lifetime of the Ist Earl of Belmore and the 2nd Earl of Belmore in Castle Coole, County Fermanagh

The Millennium Wing of the National Gallery of Ireland

Imitation, Novelty and Eclecticism in the Architecture of Domenichino

The Evolution of Roman Glass

Painting an Object: Charles Brady (1926-97) and Still Life

People and Place: How Contemporary Irish Artists Explore the Relationship Between People and Place

No Boundaries: The Work-Art Balance A case-study of Facebook’s Artist in Residence programme

The history of 'Madwomen' in Art

The Influence of the Japanese Screen on the Screens of Eileen Gray

The Robert Street Malt store

‘Omnia Vincit Amor’: The Treatment of Female Figures and Love in the Art of Rome 1600-1651

Beyond Pop: Narrative, Censorship and Self Expression in Contemporary American Comic Art

The Abbey Church of Royaumont, in the context of early 13th century Cistercian architecture.

Eighteenth Century English Dress and the Picture Portrait

The Careers of Lely and Wright Contrasted in the Shadow of van Dyck

Sir Basil Goulding One Man’s Meat

‘Ancora Imparo’ (Still I Am Learning), An Inquiry into Visual Artists Experience of Creativity in Old Age

St. George's Church Hardwicke Place, Dublin

Oskar Schlemmer, Man as the Measure of All Things. An Analysis of Oskar Schlemmer’s Teachings and his Art

Education Theses Register —
Department of History of Art and Architecture