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Sketchbook (85pp) containing watercolours and drawings relating to the Mass Observation
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Sketchbook (85pp) containing watercolours and drawings relating to the Mass Observation
2973906 Sketchbook (85pp) containing watercolours and drawings relating to the Mass Observation Project in Bolton and Blackpool, 1938 (pencil on paper) by Bell, Graham (1910-43); Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire, UK; (add.info.: Mass-Observation was a United Kingdom social research organisation founded in 1937. Their work ended in the mid-1960s but was revived in 1981. The Archive is housed at the University of Sussex.
Mass-Observation aimed to record everyday life in Britain through a panel of around 500 untrained volunteer observers who either maintained diaries or replied to open-ended questionnaires (known as directives). They also paid investigators to anonymously record peoples conversation and behaviour at work, on the street and at various public occasions including public meetings and sporting and religious events.); eBolton Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22693244
© Bolton Museum and Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Account Accounts Analysis Anthropological Anthropology Diaries Diary List Lists Mass Names Observation Organisation Record Records Research
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This print showcases a sketchbook filled with watercolours and drawings that are deeply intertwined with the Mass Observation Project in Bolton and Blackpool, dating back to 1938. Created by the talented artist Graham Bell, this collection of artwork is currently housed at the esteemed Bolton Museum and Art Gallery in Lancashire, UK. The Mass Observation Project was an influential social research organization established in 1937, aiming to document everyday life in Britain. Through a network of volunteer observers and anonymous investigators, they meticulously recorded conversations, behaviors, and events across various public settings. This sketchbook served as a vital tool for capturing these observations. Within its pages lie intricate sketches, vibrant watercolours, and thought-provoking illustrations that provide invaluable insights into British society during that era. The artists involved skillfully depicted scenes from public meetings to religious gatherings while also delving into personal accounts through diaries and open-ended questionnaires. These anthropological records offer a unique perspective on the lives of ordinary individuals living through significant historical moments. The meticulous attention to detail showcased within each drawing demonstrates both artistic talent and analytical prowess. As an integral part of the Mass Observation Project's extensive archive housed at the University of Sussex today, this sketchbook stands as a testament to the power of art in documenting social history. It serves as a reminder of how creativity can be harnessed for research purposes while providing future generations with valuable glimpses into our collective past.
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