John R. Frazier speeches and writings Frazier (John R.) speeches and writings circa 1948-1962

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John R. Frazier speeches and writings Frazier (John R.) speeches and writings circa 1948-1962

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Speeches, 1955-1962, delivered primarily to RISD Trustees, faculty, and students comprise the bulk of the series. The Writings, circa 1948-1960, document the history of RISD and the Painting Department. In addition, the series includes Frazier's manuals for his Freehand Drawing classes.

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Rhode Island School of Design Archives.

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Rhode Island School of Design. Department of Painting

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RISD created the Freehand and Painting Department in 1901 as part of a general reorganization of the school. Taught since the school's opening in 1878, painting was part of the general Freehand Department, 1886-1901. Instruction was based upon the independent French atelier system. The appointment of John R. Frazier as Department Head in 1923 led to a gradual move to a unified curriculum. The 1930s brought course work in the Mural Painting (1933-1947) and Portraiture (1...

Rhode Island School of Design. Office of the President.

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Frazier, John Robinson, 1889-1966

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Art school director, painter, and lithographer; Providence, R.I. President of Rhode Island School of Design, 1955-1962. From the description of John Robinson Frazier papers, 1920-1969. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82680739 A member of the Class of 1909 (Painting) and 1912 (Normal Art), John R. Frazier served RISD from 1923 until his death in 1966. Frazier joined RISD as Head of the Painting Department and became Chair of t...