This thesis considers and investigates the relationship between art and audience. An attempt is made to comprehend and articulate the changes which manifest in the viewer as a consequence of their encounter with art. This is achieved through the exploration of four strands of enquiry: a reflection of existing literature and artist practices. The audience encounter with art in a public setting. An ethnographic investigation of two gallery sites and an analysis of an alternative model for experiencing art through mindfulness. Furthermore, creative practices are used as a means to investigate the audience encounter, in addition to a combination of ethnographic methodologies. Such as: a range of participant observations, data retrieval through observation and interviews. It is the aim of this thesis to expose the authority and value of the encounter with art.
| Date of Award | 2023 |
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| Original language | English |
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| Supervisor | Alison Carr (Main Supervisor) & Simon Woolham (Co-Supervisor) |
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