u tin 76 in Association of For information on advertising, membership and distribution: February Art Historians The Administrator, 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ; 2001 Registered Chanty No. 282579 Tel: 020 7490 3211; Fax: 020 7490 3277; <[email protected]> Editor: Jannet King, 48 Stafford Road, Brighton BN1 5PF; <[email protected]> www.aah.org.uk A Double Farewell ndrew Falconer, who has been our Administrator for A the last four years, has moved to fresh pastures, taking That's all folks... up the post of Editorial Assistant at Elle Decoration on 5 February. We will miss him greatly, as he was an pril the first. Not the best excellent administrator, always smiling and ready to help. A day to be embarking on It has been a privilege to work with him during these years a new job, but that's when I and I am immensely grateful for all his work for the started working for the AAH. Association and for the support he gave me as Chair. On At the time, in 1997, I did behalf of the Association I should like to congratulate him wonder whether this was some on his new post and thank him most warmly! kind of omen of things to come. Thankfully it was anything but. A Farewell from the Chair However it's almost four years This is my last occasion to report to you as Chair of the on and time for me to move on to a new challenge AAH, as I retire on 1 April this year, at the end of the working for Elle Decoration. Oxford Conference. I've thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Association. It has been an eventful three-year term. When I stood for Partly because these last few years have seen the AAH the post four years ago, I emphasised three areas of interest become ever more vibrant and active, but also because in my statement: a more professional focus, the needs of the of all the people I have met both colleagues and the membership and increased membership. I believe we have members at our annual conferences. I'm particularly made big strides in all these areas, thanks to the support grateful to all those who were so welcoming and patient the Association received from so many people. when I first took over from Kate Woodhead. I hope that you will all be equally encouraging to my successor. The Editors and the members of the Editorial Boards of the three publications, the members of the Executive Finally, I would like say a very big thank you to Toshio Committee and the Subcommittees and particularly the from whom I have learnt much about how to stay cool, Officers, Fintan Cullen, Penny McCracken, Marsha calm and collected. I hope he finally gets a chance to put Meskimmon, Peter Baitup and Andrew Falconer, all his feet up when he retires as Chair in April, though contributed immensely to the forward development of the knowing him I doubt it! Association. Best wishes to you all, especially Shearer, who I am It was the willingness to contribute by so many which really certain will ensure that the AAH gets even bigger and impressed me. When I introduced the informal system of better. giving every elected member of the EC a particular job, my Thank you trepidation was countered by comments such as 'of course I'll do it, thank you for asking me'! ANDREW FALCONER However, what has most heartened me is the increase in the numbers and the activities of the students for they are the future of our discipline. Contents Alhough there is a lot of work involved in being Chair of the Executive Committee Annual Reports 3 AAH, for me it has also been immensely worthwhile. I hope you will all extend the same support you have given me Announcements 9 during my term to our new Chair, Shearer West, whom I Student News 10 should like to welcome. Annual Conference - Oxford 2001 14 I hope she enjoys the job as much as I did. Getting the Message Across 23 TOSHIO WATANABE Conference News 24 Executive Committee Details 28 ANNOUNCEMENTS ADMINISTRATOR 27th Annual General Meeting 11.15 AM - 1.00 PM SUNDAY 1 APRIL 2001 The Association of Art Historians Main Lecture Theatre, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane Campus, Oxford The Association of Art Historians is seeking to appoint a full-time Administrator The AGM is open to all members, whether or not they are attending the Annual Conference. Please bring your The successful applicant will hold a membership card with you. The Minutes of the 26th good undergraduate qualification, AGM were printed in Bulletin 74, June 2000, ppl0-ll. have experience of administration, IT skills If you are unable to attend please complete the proxy form enclosed with this issue of Bulletin and return it and a keen interest in the arts. to the AAH Office by 23 March. Good communication and interpersonal The reports from the Officers and Subcommittee Chairs skills are essential for the post. are published on pages 3—9 in order to give members the opportunity to read them in advance of the meeting. Salary in the range of £17,000 - 19,000 per (Because the accounts cannot be audited in time for annum, depending upon qualifications and publication in this Bulletin, they will be posted up at experience. the conference.) Closing date for applications: 16 February 2001. Agenda Interviews will be held in London on 9 March 2001 1. Apologies Further particulars and application forms can be 2. Minutes of the 26th AGM in Edinburgh on 9 April obtained by contacting: 2000 3. Chair's Report The Administrator 4. Membership Report from the Administrator Association of Art Historians 5. Honorary Secretary's Report 70 Cowcross St 6. Honorary Treasurer's Report. London, EC1M 6EJ 7. Report from the Editor of Bulletin Tel: 020 7490 3211; Fax: 020 7490 3277 < [email protected] > 8. Report from the Editors of Art History 9. Report from the Editor of The Art Book 10. Reports from the Subcommittees: Independents in Schools Universities and Colleges HI Students 11. Report from the British Chair of CIHA Association of 12. Report from the Convenor of the Artists' Papers Art 1 Iistorians Register 13. Report from the Convenor of the London conference 2001 14. Motions, including the introduction of Bulletin- only membership on which there will be a vote. 15. AOB Renewal Notice If this copy of Bulletin contains a Bulletin ad rates Reminder Letter insert, this is Have you or your institution thought of advertising in because you have not renewed Bulletin? your membership for 2001. May I encourage you to do so soon to Rates are as follows: enjoy reduced rates at our Annual half page (175 x 120mm) £140 Conference. The deadline for early quarter page (80 x 120) £105 booking is 16 February. This could eighth page (80 x 60) £60 save you up to £100 on the full cost Contact: Jannet King, Editor, Bulletin on of the conference. <[email protected]> Alternatively, an insert can be mailed with Bulletin. Contact the Administrator on <[email protected]> or Tel: 020 7490 3211 to discuss appropriate fee. ANNUAL REPORTS Executive Committee Annual Reports Chair Hon Secretary e had another successful year with many his year at the AGM the next Chair of the Association, W stimulating activities, as evidenced by the other TShearer West, will take office. The EC would like to annual reports included in this Bulletin. I should also like thank the retiring Chair, Toshio Watanabe, for his hard to refer members to my reports in the Bulletin during the work over the past four years. He introduced a number of past year for further details. positive changes to both the Constitution of the Association and the daily operation of the EC during his Conferences term of office and we are all grateful to him for his The Edinburgh conference was very successful, with a commitment to the Association. substantial increase in the numbers of delegates. The Association now has a real presence in Scotland and the The following members will leave the Executive at the conference reflected this. In last year's annual report I 2001 AGM, having served three years: Oriana Baddeley wrote about the 2001 conference at the University of East and Gabriele Neher. The resignations of Penny London, but this was not to be. However, Oxford came to McCracken and Colin Rhodes, both taking up the rescue, and Christiana Payne courageously took on the important new positions during the past year, leaves the job of organising it. There was much support from many Association with four spaces to fill on the EC at the AGM Oxford institutions and individuals for this conference, in April. The EC would like to thank all those departing which will take place at Oxford Brookes University this the Committee for their efforts on behalf of the spring. The preparations are on course in spite of the late Association. start and it promises to be an excellent conference. The The closing date for the receipt of nominations for 2002 Liverpool conference organisers are well ahead with members of the EC is 16 March. Please send all their planning. The CIHA London 2000 in the summer nominations to the Hon Secretary. These should be made brought together many international art historians and on the relevant form (obtained by contacting the AAH the AAH had a prominent presence there. Administrator), and include the names of two nominators New initiatives (who should both be members of the AAH) .