Dr. John Bonehill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Bonehill is a Senior Lecturer in History of Art at the University of Glasgow. His scholarship focuses on British art and culture during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with specific interests in artists such as Joseph Wright of Derby and Paul Sandby. He is involved in research projects that examine the intersection of art, travel, and natural history, highlighting how these elements shaped perceptions of art and culture during his areas of study. He also supervises PhD candidates and is currently accepting students interested in topics like art and war, artistic representation of empire, landscape aesthetics, and the history of watercolour painting. John teaches various courses, including Level 2 Art Exploration and honours courses that focus on British Empire and the history of collecting and collections. His contributions to the field are reflected in his publications and commitment to academic supervision.

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