Why did JF Archibald set up the Archibald prize?

Answer 1

because he jf before he past away he saved up allot of money maybe 986.897.968.456 dollars and put that in his will so when he had died they would build a foutine in Hydra/Hydre park and put the rest of the money on the winner of the Archibald prize which is $1500.maybe that the answer really i wasnt paying allot of attention in class

Answer 2

The Archibald Prize was first awarded in 1921. In establishing the prize, JF Archibald's aim was to foster portraiture as well as support artists and perpetuates the memory of great Australians. Over the years some of Australia's most prominent artists have entered and the subjects have been equally celebrated in their fields.

Archibald believed that it was important for a nation as young as Australia to have a strong sense of national identity, and he decided to encourage this through a portraiture prize. The prize was to achieve three key aims: to promote portraiture, encourage Australian artists and memorialize prominent Australians. To do this, Archibald dictated that the subject and the artist must both be Australian residents.

Answer 3

J.F. Archibald established the Archibald Prize in 1921 to promote and celebrate portraiture in Australian art. Archibald wanted to encourage artists to engage with portraiture and create works that captured the essence and character of notable Australians. The prize continues to be one of Australia's most prestigious art awards.

Answer 4

Because he left the money for this prize and set up the rules.

Answer 5

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