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“I Would Save You, But My Boobs Keep Getting In The Way”: An Examination Of My Art Through The Lens Of The Heroic Myth And Alternative Comics, Barrett Hollingsworth
“I Would Save You, But My Boobs Keep Getting In The Way”: An Examination Of My Art Through The Lens Of The Heroic Myth And Alternative Comics, Barrett Hollingsworth
Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Papers
My artwork challenges the masculine, violent idea of the hero through utilizing the visual language of comic books, as well as autobiographical themes. In this examination of my work, I explore conceptual and visual precedents and relate them back to my own practice throughout. My essay establishes the idea of the contemporary American heroic myth by looking at Joseph Campbell, as well as more contemporary re-examinations and criticisms of his ideas, relating the modern myth to the superhero comic genre. Next, I explore the history of underground comics, specifically feminist autobiographical comics, and relate the works of artists such as …
Technology And Fine Arts Education: Participants And Patrons In The 21st Century, John Egger, Jennifer Shank
Technology And Fine Arts Education: Participants And Patrons In The 21st Century, John Egger, Jennifer Shank
John Okley Egger
Throughout the United States, technology is widely accessible and used in k-12 arts classrooms. As society advances through the 21st century, numerous researchers have found advantages and disadvantages of using technology in the classroom. As educators of the arts, it is critical to employ effective ways of transferring knowledge to students. One major goal is to enhance a society where people are participants and patrons in the arts. The purpose of this presentation is to present and discuss: (1) Current trends in the k-12 arts classroom that utilizes technology for formal and informal learning, (2) discuss advantages and disadvantages of …
The Exploration Of Self Construction Through Art, Pelumi Adegawa
The Exploration Of Self Construction Through Art, Pelumi Adegawa
Fine Arts Theses
This thesis investigates the different outlets of starting a conversation with people about our contemporary dilemmas, while exploring influences from historical and modern views. I do this by elaborating on the importance of discourse in making art and how these conversations can impact and widen our lives and understandings. Within these discourses, topics surrounding controversial issues such as gender disparities, social acceptability, race inequality and body images are brought up. My main arguments explore the importance of self-construction and the limitations and influences that the outside world might bring forth, the impact and results of speaking out and how it …
Divergent Collecting Philosophies: Panza Di Biumo, De La Cruz Collection, The Broad, Oliver Shearer
Divergent Collecting Philosophies: Panza Di Biumo, De La Cruz Collection, The Broad, Oliver Shearer
MA Projects
This article explores the development of three important 20th century art collections by looking at their different collecting practices and their standing in the art industry over the years.