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The Work of Paula Modersohn-Becker in its Context

Anne Leonard
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
1991
BA

Subject: Painting
Country: Germany
Period: 19th and 20th Century

10,000 words

Understanding Iconic Architecture as a Source of Meaning in the Pre-Global and Global Era

Mealy Lim
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2020
BA

Subject: Architecture
Country: Ireland
Period: 21st Century

10,000 words

The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the different approaches to creating iconic architecture in the pre-global and global era. This topic is explored through two case study buildings within Dublin city; James Gandon’s design for the Custom House (1791) and Kevin Roche’s National Convention Centre (2010). This dissertation argues that preglobal iconic buildings utilised and adopted pre-existing archetypes, with great legilbility to convey dominance. This is distinct to some cases of iconic architecture from the global era which, it has been argued, to preface originality and ‘uniqueness’ in order to ‘stand out’ and assert dominance on an international stage. A further dimension to this analysis considers the impact of inner-city competition of the global era on the cultural expression of iconic architecture.

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

No. 44 Nassau Street, A Case Study in Progress

Eoghan Loughrey
Trinity College Dublin
Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
2011
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Building Repair and Conservation

Subject: Conservation
Country: Ireland

Approx. 15,000

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 Structure, Fabric and History of 60 Rathgar Road

Stuart Luke
Trinity College Dublin
Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
2011
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Building Repair and Conservation

Subject: Rathgar Road
Country: Ireland

Approx. 15,000

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

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

Traditional Farmsteads of County Clare

Caroline Lynch
Trinity College Dublin
Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
2013
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Building Repair and Conservation

Subject: Traditional Farmsteads
Country: Ireland

Approx. 15,000

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.

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

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

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

Education Theses Register —Trinity College Dublin

The Work of Paula Modersohn-Becker in its Context

Understanding Iconic Architecture as a Source of Meaning in the Pre-Global and Global Era

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

No. 44 Nassau Street, A Case Study in Progress

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 Structure, Fabric and History of 60 Rathgar Road

The Evolution of Roman Glass

The history of 'Madwomen' in Art

Traditional Farmsteads of County Clare

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

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

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

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

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