SCOTTISH IDENTITY IN ART |
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Scottish Identity in Art: Introduction and Tailpiece – how is Scottish identity in the 21st century influenced by the art of times past?
Tartanalia (translated title?) – think of Scotland, think of tartan – how did this stereotype come about?
Scottish Landscapes – how romantic views of Scottish scenery came to be so popular in Victorian times.
Scottish Enlightenment – how European styles were adapted to create a distinctively Scottish quality, and how that in turn left an international legacy.
Myth and Reality – what is the truth behind Scottish legends like Robert Burns and Mary, Queen of Scots?
Unless you need step-free access, the easiest way to reach this gallery is via the Southeast Stairs from the South Foyer. Turn rightt at the top of these stairs and go through the first entrance on your right into the gallery.
Whilst you could make your way via the Lower East Stairs, (or the outside stairs to the Rear Entrance) to Ground Floor Level, then via the Southeast Stairs to First Floor Level, you may as well use the lift.
From the Main entrance, continue past the Shop, turn left and continue to the wall at the east end of the central space, then move right, past the entrance to the Restaurant, to locate the East Lift.
Go to First Floor Level, turn left (south) and continue to the top of the Northeast Stairs, in front of you. Turn left and go through the first entrance on your right into the gallery.
This is a large, rectangular space with two central display features.
Going clockwise from the west entrance.
west entrance painting, The White Cockade jutting out, relics of Robert Burns jutting out further |
bust of Donald Dewar retreating |
glass case, James Tassie's Medallions bust of Adam Smith painting, Morning by Jacob More |
various paintings, see Kelvingrove literature jutting out, painting, Evening by Jacob More glass case jutting west, silverware glass case east of this, tartan clothing of 1730's retreating north |
painting, Lord Murray 1680's |
painting of the MacNab east entrance poster, Scottish Identity in Art |
Painting, Mr Singh's India entrance to Every Picture Tells a Story |
large painting of Glenn Coe Scottish landscapes The Last of the Clan Scotland in Europe Scottish Enlightenment Execution of Mary Queen of Scots poster, Mary Queen of Scots Heroism and Humanity |
blank door poster, Scottish Identity in Art painting, The Scotsman |
painting, Balmoral in the Autumn statue of Walter Scott jutting out south, glass case about early golf and guns |
glass case, early guns |
jutting north, poster explaining the guns etc. glass case, Tartan Revival retreating south interactive, various Scottish people and objects interactive, Views of Scotland |
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glass case, Collectors' Curios |
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poster of Robert the Bruce jutting west, painting, Bannockburn copy of the Funerary Brass of Robert de Bures jutting south, glass case with swords and armour continues round south and west end |
Myth and Reality painting, The Massacre of Glenn Coe jutting out, glass case, artefacts of Bonnie prince Charlie |
Rebel chair retreats |
Jacobite glassware and medals Collector's Curios jutting east |