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Buchanan, William
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- Buchanan, Bill
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1932-2018
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William Buchanan, former art director of the Scottish Arts Council, has been connected with The Glasgow School of Art for much of his life. Having studied there in his youth, he later returned as head of Fine Art Studies and became Deputy Director. Buchanan was Interim Director of the School from 1989-1990. He has published widely on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with a special interest in Japanese influences on his work.
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P432