The Life and Work of Richard King

This book on the Irish liturgical artist Richard King (1907-74), examines his career in the context of religion, nationalism and modernism. The book focuses on the interdisciplinary relationship between religion and art during pre- and post-Vatican II Ireland.

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INTRODUCTION

1. Birth and Education in Mayo, 1907-27, Artistic Training in DMSA, 1927-28, Apprenticeship under Harry Clarke, 1928-30, Early Stained Glass Windows, 1930-34

   2. King's talents flourish in Stained Glass, Opal Glass, Stamp Designs and Black and White Illustration, 1934-40

2. The Capuchin Annual and The Father Mathew Record, 1940-48, Retrospective Exhibition at Victor Waddington Gallery, Dublin, 1948

3. The Stained Glass Studio and Modernising the Religious Image, Commissions for Ireland and Overseas, 1948-59

4. Vatican II, Liturgical Reform, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Theological and Artistic Maturity, 1960-65

   6. Culmination of King's achievement in Stained Glass, Enamels and Illustration, Death, Tributes and Legacy, 1965-74

   APPENDIX: List of All Documented Work by Richard King in Ireland and Overseas

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