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New book puts Olympics in the picture

14 May 2012

The first-ever book to offer an in-depth analysis of images and objects relating to the greatest sports show on earth is published this month by an art historian at the University of Bristol. Olympic Visions by Dr Mike O’Mahony examines a fascinating array of visual materials that have been made to advertise, celebrate or commemorate the Games, ranging from paintings, drawings and sculptures to documentary film and photographs, posters, mascots and medals.

Two Postgraduate Research Bursaries available

18 April 2012

Two Postgraduate Research Bursaries available

MA students curate exhibition with the Bristol Theatre Collection

20 March 2012

MA students curate exhibition with the Bristol Theatre Collection

Postgraduate presentations on 22 February and 7 March 2012

6 February 2012

PGR presentations on 22 February and 7 March

Examining the Visual in Sport

6 February 2012

Mike O'Mahony publishes collection of essays.

Collection of essays published

3 February 2012

Williams and Cannon publish collection of essays.

Research seminar programme for spring/summer 2012

17 January 2012

History of Art research seminar programme for spring/summer 2012.

Amy Berkhout wins Henry Moore Dissertation Prize.

25 November 2011

Amy Berkhout wins Henry Moore Institute's Undergraduate Dissertation Prize. The Department is pleased to announce that Amy Berkhout, who graduated in 2011 has won the Henry Moore Institute's Undergraduate Dissertation Prize for the BA dissertation she submitted last year.

Department Celebrates German Expressionist Centenary

10 November 2011

The Blue Rider Centenary Symposium co-organised by Dr Dorothy Rowe takes place at Tate Modern, London on: Friday 25 November 2011, 10.30–17.30 Saturday 26 November 2011, 10.30–17.00

MA graduate secures position at Tate Britain

7 November 2011

MA graduate secures position at Tate Britain