ABSTRACT
Arthur Lismer in the Context of Sheffield
Anita Grant
1995
This is an analysis of the writings and lectures
of Arthur Lismer on the subject of art appreciation and how they reflected the
socio-political influences of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Sheffield. A
detailed examination of this environment discusses the radical political history of the
city, its support of non-conformist religions, and the educational system, all of which
would have affected Lismer. Also discussed is the art milieu in Sheffield, which included
three museums, a school of art, the Heeley Art Club, and particularly the pervading
influence of John Ruskin. Parallels are drawn between Lismer's Sheffield background and
his views on art appreciation, which included concerns about art training and education,
the lack of aesthetic awareness, and the need for social and civic responsibility in the
general public.
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