Dr. Alastair Wright

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alastair Wright is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford, specializing in modern art and visual culture. His research primarily focuses on European modernisms, particularly French modernist art and British Pre-Raphaelitism. He has published extensively, including the book 'Matisse and the Subject of Modernism', which critically examines the complex relationship between Matisse's work and the broader debates of modernity. He has curated significant exhibitions and contributed essays to renowned journals such as Art History and the Oxford Art Journal. Currently, he is exploring themes around belatedness in French art and the politics embodied in the work of British painter Ford Madox Brown. He is actively involved in supervising DPhil and Masters students in modern art history and is open to hearing from prospective students interested in these fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaching modern art and visual culture, focusing on French modernism and its interaction with mass culture.

Courses

Modern Art Visual Culture

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.