Why Georgian Dublin is a national treasure
Maintaining its strong links with Georgian Dublin, UCD ensures that Newman House, at 86 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin, continues to be expertly maintained since its restoration in 1990. Head of the UCD School of Art History & Cultural Policy, Professor Kathleen James-Chakraborty discusses the history and splendour of Newman House, “one of the exemplars of 18th Century Architecture of Georgian Dublin”, and other impressive Georgian buildings in Dublin.
Since prehistoric times, people have expressed their beliefs, hopes and fears through the production of objects, some of them obviously decorative rather than strictly functional. Art historians aim to interpret the art of different ages, to assess its meaning, development and quality. The art historian deals with images and patterns, with systems of formal analysis such as composition, style or iconography; with technical material, with patronage, and, obviously, with history.
Chronoscope part of the Ábhar agus Meon exhibition series held as part of the Sixth World Archaeological Congress at UCD in 2008
Art History is one of the subjects available to UCD Arts students. In first year, students investigate key concepts, skills and behaviours. For example, students of the European Art module, with Dr Philip Cottrell get an introduction to Western art from 1300 – 1850, while in the “Tools of Art History” module, with Dr Emily Mark Fitzgerald, students explore the discipline of the art historian.
See Also:
- Arts - Omnibus
- UCD School of Art History & Cultural Policy
- Conversations on Art in Ireland Lecture series
- Period Houses at UCD
- Campus Artwork
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