HAU33033 Ireland’s Painters: At Home and Abroad, 1750 - 1950

This module traces the history of Ireland’s painters from the mid-eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. Over the course of this period, the work of artists in Ireland was shaped by myriad art historical, socio-economic and cultural contexts: politics, religion and class are interwoven through the lives of artists who found themselves in Ireland, and artists born on the island who travelled beyond its shores to further their careers. Beginning with artists active in Italy as part of the Grand Tour, travelling through the vicissitudes of the nineteenth century, and emerging into a changed Ireland in the early twentieth century, themes of colonialism, education, nationalism and exhibition cultures will also be explored. As part of this module, students will engage with art and library collections in TCD and neighbouring institutions, such as the National Gallery of Ireland, National Library of Ireland, and the Royal Irish Academy.