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'The Knox-Collister Connection: The Life and Links of Two Successful Manx Artists'

Date(s): 2003

Creator(s): Williams, Louise

Scope & Content: Illustrated dissertation submitted for a BA degree in Art History and Education, to an unknown university. The dissertation covers the life and links between Archibald Knox and Alfred James Collister who met at the Douglas School of Art, Isle of Man. The author sets out to identify some of the most significant influences on Knox as a water colourist, artist, teacher and individual while examining to what extent his friendship with Collister influenced his lifetime achievements. The dissertation examines the artists relationships with other artists and mentors alongside the influence of their shared Celtic heritage and significant art movements of their time. Chapters covered: historical background of Knox and Collister; family history and the School of Art achievements of Collister and Knox; ethos, establishment and teachers of the Douglas School of Art; Knox influences on design; Impressionism and Art Nouveau;historic revivals and their links with Knox and Collister; the Celtic connection; Collister and Brangwyn; commercialism and conflict; Knox and Cotman; inspirations through landscapes; includes appendix history of the isle of Man through landscapes. Includes image of Collister's wedding and Knox in photograph.

Language: English

Extent: 1 volume; 5 loose sheets

Item name: dissertation

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: MS 11036

Record class: Private

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