Browsing University of Galway Theses by Subject "Painting"
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In pursuit of middle knowledge: An enquiry into painting as a means of understanding the presence of death denial in social norms by providing a secular space for critical reflection on the relationship with death, dying, and the dead body
(NUI Galway, 2024-04-24)This practice-based PhD is an enquiry into painting as a means of understanding the presence of death denial in social norms by providing a secular space for critical reflection on the relationship with death, dying, and ... -
Mindfulness and painting: the relevance of Dufrenne
(2016-05-27)This thesis examines the relationship between painting and mindfulness, including the notion of painting as a mindfulness based intervention. This premise is explored with reference to the aesthetics of Mikel Dufrenne. ...