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All Master's Theses

1971

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Small Objects As Art, Patrick Dybvig Nov 1971

Small Objects As Art, Patrick Dybvig

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This thesis presents a series of original jewelry and hand-held art objects which aesthetically relate to each other in a controlled gallery environment. The form of the objects is based on box-shapes, while the content comments on and pokes fun at our present society. The objects are made of various combinations of sterling silver, brass, copper, aluminum, plexiglass, fabric. and wood. Some of the objects use photographs from private and magazine sources. All of the objects are intended as Funk-art pieces.

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Experimental And Exploratory Thesis In Creative Glass Blowing As Art Media, Stan Flashman Nov 1971

Experimental And Exploratory Thesis In Creative Glass Blowing As Art Media, Stan Flashman

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This paper along with a one man show of my work in the Fine Art Gallery is a representation of hand blown glass as an art media. The development or technical skill along with more free flowing form and spontaneous way or working was the ultimate aim of th1s study.

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Multi-Directional Ideas In The Duality Of A Living Work, Orlando Jimenez Oct 1971

Multi-Directional Ideas In The Duality Of A Living Work, Orlando Jimenez

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This paper presents a series of ideas underlying the philosophy behind the creation of the author's works. The paper deals with the creator-viewer relationship, and the distinction that is commonly accepted as existing between the perception of the two, ascribing more value on the perception of one over that of the other. The conclusions were reached after acute observation of occurrences of everyday as a source of esthetic experience and after lengthy discussions with people involved in the creative process.

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I Made Some Prints, Teresa O. Tempero Aug 1971

I Made Some Prints, Teresa O. Tempero

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In discussing the prints and drawings chosen for this study, I wish to consider mostly subject matter and composition, giving less mention to technique. The three forms of printmaking used are intaglio, collagraph, and woodcut. A specific theme was not chosen for these prints. Since printmaking has been such a relatively new experience of expression for me, I chose to concentrate this study on the printmaking process.

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A Use Of The Visual Metaphor: The Relationship Between The Figure To The Environment, Betty Anne Skalicky Aug 1971

A Use Of The Visual Metaphor: The Relationship Between The Figure To The Environment, Betty Anne Skalicky

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In this study the human figure was used as a departure. I imposed my own style of drawing on the human form in order to achieve not only the illusion of a threedimensional quality, but to create a personal identification with the image on the part of the artist and the viewer.

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A Series Of Paintings Investigating Certain Specified Space Concepts, Michael C. Jackson Aug 1971

A Series Of Paintings Investigating Certain Specified Space Concepts, Michael C. Jackson

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This thesis is devoted only to that work considered completely investigated: a portrait/figure series of seven paintings. In addition, the series of works with which this thesis is devoted essentially follow this format: large areas of architectural space and color versus a natural object- -a portrait figure. A play or conflict was set up between these two things; the success of the play determined the success of the painting. The factors used to judge success are basically those classical rules of composition dealing with balance: visual weight of areas, complexity, and color. The only areas manipulated were: (1) shape of …

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Expansion Systems In Drawing, Anna Jane Licka Jul 1971

Expansion Systems In Drawing, Anna Jane Licka

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Drawing as a creative mode of expression has maintained in some artistic circles a "puristic doctrine." "Puristic doctrine" in this case means the utilization of characteristic drawing implements and techniques (ie. pen, pencil, ink, charcoal, crosshatching, shading). In contrast to this "puristic doctrine" is what can be termed an "eclectic expression" in art. As applied to drawing in this thesis, an "eclectic expression" will go beyond the traditional techniques by the application of other media such as photo-stencil, stuffed fabric, and three-dimensional tableau considerations. The purpose of this creative thesis is to expand the two-dimensional quality of drawing into a …

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Exploration Of Watercolor And Elmer's Glue Combined As A Painting Media, James L. Ponti Jul 1971

Exploration Of Watercolor And Elmer's Glue Combined As A Painting Media, James L. Ponti

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In my study, an overt attempt was made to alter the relationship (or reaction) between myself and my paintings through various means. This was achieved by manipulating surfaces painted on, materials used, and varying selection of subject matter, or content, from a wide range of possibilities.

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Images And Content, Robert C. Ellis Jr. Jun 1971

Images And Content, Robert C. Ellis Jr.

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My primary purpose in this study was to explore the relationship of symbolism, imagery, and concept as they relate to printmaking and drawing. The techniques used in my work were collagraph printmaking, drawing, "painting-drawing", and three-dimensional construction. These works represent my development over a period of five quarters. As a result of this study, I expect that my perception and use of imagery, concepts and technique will continue to develop.

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Design Of Spatial Interstices, Byron Hiroyuki Kato Jun 1971

Design Of Spatial Interstices, Byron Hiroyuki Kato

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It was the purpose of this study: (1) to develop an idea visually as well as to articulate it in writing; (2) to evolve and develop illusions and realities of spatial interstices (spatial framents) as positive elements of two and three dimensional form; (3) to articulate, as objectively as possible, an analysis of the body of creative work.

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A Series Of Prints Using Selective Print Techniques And Graphic Communications, Theodore Parks Jun 1971

A Series Of Prints Using Selective Print Techniques And Graphic Communications, Theodore Parks

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The primary purpose of the study was to produce a series of original prints, using several selected techniques, and in certain instances combining with these an imagery to achieve the communication of predetermined concepts.

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Bruegel: His Influences And Consequences, Regina Cheng Jafree May 1971

Bruegel: His Influences And Consequences, Regina Cheng Jafree

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Pieter Bruegel the elder, whose work is as modern today as centuries ago, and whose reputation as a major genius in the realm of visual, spiritual and sociological reality is lately emerging in a fashion which seems to do greater justice at a scale eminently deserved. I feel that in times to come, men like Bruegel and Caravaggio will possibly emerge as the most significant philosophers of visual arts. The fact that Bruegel is now being increasingly appreciated on a wider scale testifies to his greatness as a prophet and as a man who looked into the future, deeply and …

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Ceramic Feelings, Beverly Maki May 1971

Ceramic Feelings, Beverly Maki

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Earth, air, water, and fire--four basic elements--have given me the opportunity to express my eclectic experiences into forms of clay. I have raised questions about my work pertaining to my conscious and subconscious to find how I see and feel about my work, in order to see myself in terms of my past, present and future. I have thought about the reality and nonreality of my feelings and wondered about the images and experiences that lie hidden in my subconscious, that could create new meanings and ideas. I have also wondered how I might relate certain ideas to my work. …

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A Study Of Industrial Arts Teaching Problems And Course Content, Robert G. Torney May 1971

A Study Of Industrial Arts Teaching Problems And Course Content, Robert G. Torney

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It is the purpose of this study (1) to investigate industrial arts programs in the Greater Seattle area to discover existing conditions and course content, (2) to research selected national curriculum projects for specific course content which each holds important, and 3) to present conditions which can improve industrial arts and assemble course content for selected subjects in industrial arts. This study is concerned with work toward solution of two of the seven problems cited by Schmitt: "l. Keeping up with advances in technology" and "7. Acquiring and teaching modern concepts of industry."

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Collograph Platemaking Techniques, Clifton A. Barrette Jan 1971

Collograph Platemaking Techniques, Clifton A. Barrette

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It was the purpose of this study to investigate the techniques in the construction and production of a series of original collagraph plates and prints. These were used to portray in visual, graphic form the diverse range of collagraph printmaking techniques.

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Sources For Neo-Satirical Drawings: Surrealist And Conceptual Processes, Douglas C. Brittain Jan 1971

Sources For Neo-Satirical Drawings: Surrealist And Conceptual Processes, Douglas C. Brittain

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This study was concerned with social conunent and the intensity of emotional expression. The work was not intended to be a sociological study with illustrations, nor as an over-literate approach to art, but rather as a study of fine art problems. The problems and questions raised were as follows: (1) How are contradictions resolved when strict definitions of fine art and caricature are combined in drawing? (2) How are surrealist and conceptual processes integrated with biomorphic and mechanical forms? (2) What are the possible symbols and techniques for expressing ideas and emotions about the "mechano-organic" theme? This study was intended …

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A Study Of Three-Dimensional Form Using Steel And Non-Ferrous Metals, Derell Roger Midles Jan 1971

A Study Of Three-Dimensional Form Using Steel And Non-Ferrous Metals, Derell Roger Midles

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A discussion and documentation of Midles' student art and sculpture studio exhibition.

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