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Full-Text Articles in Art and Design
Calliope, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Narrowing The Margin: The Role Of The Black Superhero, Julian S. Strayhorn Ii
Narrowing The Margin: The Role Of The Black Superhero, Julian S. Strayhorn Ii
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Comic books can be understood as a visualization of popular culture in the U.S. For a long time these tales were formed by a white power fantasy, circulating in mainstream culture as over-exaggerated narrations. To give an example of white power fantasy, Dwayne McDuffie, a prolific writer in popular entertainment states:
“…if I write, as I have many times, a story where Daredevil, who doesn’t have powers, gets the drop on Thor, who has unbelievable powers, people go Oh, that was so cool! Daredevil was so clever! If I have Black Panther do the same thing that’s impossible! It’s like, …
Earthbound: Celebrating The Natural World Enjoying Good Food And Company, Virginia Russell
Earthbound: Celebrating The Natural World Enjoying Good Food And Company, Virginia Russell
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Earthbound is a body of utilitarian work created as a tribute to regional plants and animals, to beloved family members, to revered masters of ceramic art, and to the enjoyment of good food and conversation.
Earthbound explores the role of flora and fauna found throughout Southeast Georgia. These handmade functional objects celebrate aspects of nature I encounter on a daily basis. Each place setting is crafted to enhance the pleasure of eating and drinking while fostering a connection to the natural world.
I have long held an interest in the human connection to nature, which was fostered by both my …