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Poster for a lecture by Rayner Banham

Poster for a lecture by Rayner Banham

This poster advertised a lecture given by architecture critic Rayner Banham which was held in the Haldane Building on the 21st of February 1962. Banham was also a prolific writer and is best known for his theoretical treatise 'Theory and Design in the First Machine Age' (1960) and for his book 'Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies' (1971). The poster states "Come on babey, do the mega structure" which is a pun on the 1962 pop song 'Loco-Motion' by Eva Boyd.

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Poster for an exhibition of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's work in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Poster for an exhibition of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's work in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

The poster advertised an exhibition showcasing work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh which was held in Port Vendres in the Pyrénées-Orientales in the South of France. On the poster it says "Un Ecossais En Catalogne", which translates as "A Scottish in Catalonia". Featured on the front of the poster is an image of a landscape watercolour of La Rue du Soleil, a piece by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Mackintosh has strong associations with the South of France as he and Margaret MacDonald lived there from 1923 to 1927. The exhibition itself was held in association with the Entente Cordiale and the Glasgow School of Art.

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St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow

St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow

Perspective drawing of the south-west porch of St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow. An annotation dates the church to 1425. There is evidence of an erased sketch. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation was completed in 2019.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of wall arcading at the chapter house of Lincoln Cathedral. A large perspective depicts a column capital, while underneath ornamental arch mouldings are drawn. Plans and sections of columns and arches are also drawn, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the west front of Lincoln Cathedral. A note dates the section to 1230 - 1250. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral

Detail drawings of elements around the doors from the nave to the north and south aisles of the choir at Lincoln Cathedral. Plans and sections of the archway and perspectives of ornamentation accompany it, complete with measurements and notes. A note describes the materiality of the archway as purbeck. The drawing is reproduced in the Glasgow Architectural Association Sketch-Book Volume 3 (1888), Plate 25. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

York Minster

York Minster

Perspective drawing of York Minster with partially completed detailing. The drawing is annotated with the dating 'York approx. 85.' The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the north porch at Durham Cathedral. Accompanying it are several plans, sections and perspectives of the archway complete with measurements, as well as a perspective of a door knocker. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation was completed in 2019.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of choir stalls at Lincoln Cathedral, complete with measurements and an accompanying section.  Underneath, a perspective and plan of an arm of the choir stall is also drawn.  A note dates the structure to 1350 - 1380.  The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library

McGibbon, Alexander

St. Andrews' Cathedral, Fife

St. Andrews' Cathedral, Fife

Watercolour and pencil sketch of church ruins.  There is no written indication of the location or date, but the structure can be identified as St. Andrews Cathedral.  The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace

Perspective drawings depicting four elements of the eastern side of Linlithgow Palace. The upper left perspective depicts the principal doorway to Parliament Hall. The upper right perspective depicts the fireplace inside Parliament Hall. The two lower perspectives depict the archway to the Loch and the niches above it. Accompanying plans and sections are also drawn, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation was completed in 2019.

McGibbon, Alexander

Linlithgow Palace and St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow

Linlithgow Palace and St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow

Perspective drawings of Linlithgow Palace and St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow. The upper left and right perspectives depict the windows of the palace chapel and the oriel towards the loch at Linlithgow Palace. The lower left perspective depicts the west window of St. Michael's Church. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation was completed in 2019.

McGibbon, Alexander

Melrose Abbey

Melrose Abbey

Perspective drawing of the north bay in the chancel of Melrose Abbey. No date is provided, but other dated sketches of the Abbey by McGibbon are dated 09 Oct 1886. Accompanying it are small elevations, sections and plans of column capitals and vaults. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Melrose Abbey

Melrose Abbey

Perspective drawing of the east window of Melrose Abbey viewed from the chancel. No date is provided, but other dated sketches of the Abbey by McGibbon are dated 09 Oct 1886. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Melrose Abbey

Melrose Abbey

Perspective drawing of the interior of Melrose Abbey. No date is provided, but the sketch is probably an unfinished draft of a more complete sketch of the same view, dated 09 Oct 1886. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Perspective drawing of columns at Canterbury Cathedral. Beside it is a small plan and sections of the columns, with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the crypt of Trinity Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral. Underneath is a perspective of the capital of a column, and several sections and plans of columns and ribbed vaulting, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Perspective drawing of St. Anselnis Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral. Underneath are elevations and sections of columns and arches, complete with measurements and notes. The structure is dated 'c. 1080' with the great window dated '1305'. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library

McGibbon, Alexander

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