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"Inspired Industry.", Amanda M. Dock

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis supports the Master of Fine Arts exhibition entitled "Inspired Industry" at Johnson City Area Arts Council, Johnson City, Tennessee, from November 14 - December 22, 2005. It is the culmination of studies and research affected by the artist's own industry vis-à-vis personal inspirations, including: discussion of aesthetics and personal utilization of the techniques learned in relation to both functional and non-functional ceramic forms. This is a self-evaluation of personal preferences and how this body of ceramic work evolved.

Motivating Students For Success In Art Education., Melissa M. Leonard

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This study is intended to analyze the differences of elementary age students from two different public elementary schools and their motivation to learn about art. The analysis will compare and contrast the results of my efforts as an art educator to present the same curricular information to both groups of students.

I have examined the demographics, the parent involvement, and the other areas affecting the students of the two schools in which I have taught during my seven years as an elementary art educator. My purpose in completing this study has been to better understand how to meet the needs …

A Solemn Assembly., John Michael Cline

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A group of oil paintings completed in partial requirement of my MFA degree is discussed. The paintings are on wood panels and are the result of a combination of old master techniques of under-painting and glazing and more contemporary approaches to the painting process. Each painting represents a particular concept or event from Mormon theology; whereas, the pictorial structure is inspired by Medieval manuscript painting. Thus, this body of work is a synthesis between two worldviews existing centuries apart, yet sharing certain core values and beliefs.

Mud And Ashes., Timothy Mcdonald

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The artist discusses the work in Mud and Ashes, his Master of Fine Arts exhibition held at Slocumb Galleries, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, from March 28 to April 1, 2005. The exhibition marks a turning point in the artist’s work, occupying a beginning place as he completes his graduate career. The work consists of fifteen paintings and one sculptural installation. The paintings are on paper and employ local materials such as red clay, pollen, and beeswax along with traditional artist’s materials such as oil and charcoal. Fire and a power sander have also been used as …

The Mockingbird, Etsu Department Of Arts And Sciences, Etsu Department Of English

The Mockingbird

Jeremy Arnold [Blasphemy]; Mattie Arwood [Momma Told me The Truth]; Kara Bledsoe [Autumn Deposits]; Erika Basile [The Red Dress]; Taylor Burnham [Rocket's Red Glare]; Atela Chandler [How Do I Measure Up?]; Laura Cross [A Collectible's Journey to my Clothes Hamper]; Kenny Dyer [Piper]; Jeremiah Jenkins [Faith]; Angelique Lynch [Tea for Two]; Lori Ann Maris [It's a Living?]; Adrienne Meade [Girl on a Trash Can]; Susan Monson [One Day at a Time, Feathers]; Daruth Padilla [Serenity]; Robert Prowse [All that Shimmers]; Kristin Riddle [Lillies]; Lindsay Russel [Coffee]; Jonathan Snellings [The Keeper, A Home Instead]; Ashley Thomas [Socks]; Nina Williamson [Affaires D'amour …