Tom Hudson (art educator)

Tom Hudson
BornJuly 3, 1922
Horden, Co Durham
DiedDecember 27, 1997
Bristol
NationalityBritish
Known forPromotion of Basic Design in UK Art Colleges

Tom Hudson (July 3, 1922 – December 27, 1997) was a British artist and lecturer. He created sculptures using modern materials such as perspex and resin and considered that Art could be a means of changing society.[1] His greatest influence was on Art teaching.[2] He was a foremost proponent of the Bauhaus concept of teaching Art and Design by Basic Design, taking that principle to Art Colleges across the UK in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.[3] This came to be the Art foundation course which provide an holistic grounding for Art and Design students before taking higher education qualifications.[4]

  1. ^ Tate. "'Box of Clouds', Tom Hudson, 1965-72". Tate. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Tom Hudson: Transitions". ysp.org.uk. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Obituary: Tom Hudson". The Independent. 8 January 1998. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
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