| Admin/Biog History | The Art and Architecture Research team (AART) was set up with joint funding from Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the Department of Environment (DOE) to prepare a reference and source book on building projects involving collaboration with artists and/or craftspeople.
The purpose of the research project was to produce a text and illustrative material to act as a practical guide and source of ideas to encourage developers and patrons in the private and public sectors to work with artists, as well as architects, so that sculpture, paintings, environmental works etc become more often an integral part of building design and renovation.
Petherbridge compiled and edited the text in 1984-1985, and the publication was published by Her Majesty's Stationary Office in 1987.
[For further related material on the publication 'Art for Architecture' see DSP/1/56, DSP/1/57, DSP/1/58, DSP/1/59] |
| Description | This file includes extensive correspondence relating to Petherbridge's role in editing and publishing the publication: Petherbridge, D. (ed.), Timothy, O. (contributor.) and Peter, C. (contributor.) (1987) Art for architecture : a handbook on commissioning. London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
It includes correspondence related to the publication's budget; images, slides and photography used; copyright; design and public reception and reviews.
It also includes the agendas and minutes from Steering Committees meetings, and correspondence concerning comments and amendments on Petherbridge's first draft, and her working relationship with the DOE.
It also includes correspondence with staff at the DOE concerning an Art Incentive Scheme.
Of particular note:
-letter from Petherbridge to P R Tindale, Department of the Environment, dated 5 Apr 1985, discussing the minutes of the Steering Group meeting on 5 Mar 1985
-photocopy of letter from C Stansfield Smith, Hampshire County Architect, to I. H. Macdonald, dated 24 May 1985, discussing Winchester Great Hall Gates
-photocopy of letter from Les Hooper, Northern Arts, to Ian Macdonald, Department of the Environment, dated 10 Jun 1985, concerning Art in The Metro
-letter from Ian Macdonald, Department of the Environment, dated 4 Jul 1986, concerning Petherbridge's contract and appointment as principal author on the project
-draft text of speech delivered by Petherbridge at the ministerial launch of the publication, dated 14 Sep 1987 |
| Image Caption | Draft text of speech delivered by Petherbridge at the ministerial launch of the publication, dated 14 Sep 1987 |