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Psychologically Effective Art, Kris Shuford Jan 2013

Psychologically Effective Art, Kris Shuford

Summer Research

My summer research is an immersive art installation which attempts to make viewers more aware of how they are affected emotionally by visual stimuli. It consists of three rooms, each of which is designed to have its own "emotional climate" or mood. By juxtaposing an anxiety inducing room with a peaceful environment, with an energizing space, the viewer is made more aware of how their emotions are impacted by artistic elements such as color, line, shape, pattern, and texture.


Printmaking And Textiles, Abbie Baldwin Jan 2013

Printmaking And Textiles, Abbie Baldwin

Summer Research

This paper summarizes the author's exploration of the themes of destruction, re-growth, and time through the mediums of textiles and printmaking.