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John Scott (1849–1919)
John Scott RI, RBA (1849–1919) was an English artist, born in Carlisle. Life Scott was born in at 23 Rickergate, Carlisle, Cumberland, on 23 August 1849. His father and grandfather, both also named John Scott, had a business as gilders and manufacturers of stained glass. He had his early education at Hannah's Academy in Carlisle. He later studied at the Carlisle School of Art, while also working in the family business. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1872, and also showed works at the Carlisle School of Art's exhibition. The local newspaper described his ''Preparing for Market'' as "of considerable dimensions, very ambitious, but possessed of the elements of real success." He continued his studies in London at Heatherley’s Studio and at the Royal Academy Schools. By 1879 he was living at Cannon Street, London. In that year he exhibited works both at the Royal Academy and in Dublin. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) in 1882 of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Playing With A Kitten
Play is a range of Motivation#Incentive theories: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, intrinsically motivated activities done for recreational pleasure and enjoyment. Play is commonly associated with children and juvenile-level activities, but may be engaged in at any life stage, and among other higher-functioning animals as well, most notably mammals and birds. Many prominent researchers in the field of psychology, including Melanie Klein, Jean Piaget, William James, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and Lev Vygotsky have erroneously viewed play as confined to the human species, believing play was important for human development and using different research methods to prove their theories. Play is often interpreted as frivolous; yet the player can be intently focused on their objective, particularly when play is structured and goal-oriented, as in a game. Accordingly, play can range from relaxed, free-spirited and spontaneous through frivolous to planned or even compulsive. Play is not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
