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A Series Of Original Paintings In Water Soluble Paint Employing Mixed Media And Experimental Techniques, E. Wayne Swanson Aug 1968

A Series Of Original Paintings In Water Soluble Paint Employing Mixed Media And Experimental Techniques, E. Wayne Swanson

All Master's Theses

This thesis was a creative investigation of mixed media using water soluble paints in order to further develop experimental techniques. Painting was limited to watercolor pigments, tempera, polymer tempera, acrylics, Elmer's glue, water, ink stick, or other materials that relate to water soluble media. The development of the problem helped the candidate to draw conclusions about the technique, development, application, and experimentation of this mixed media. This study was written so that one can understand the terminology and investigation procedures and use this as a departure point for further study using water soluble mixed media.

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The Investigation Of Figure-Ground Relationships In Painting, Barbara H. Jones Jul 1968

The Investigation Of Figure-Ground Relationships In Painting, Barbara H. Jones

All Master's Theses

The thesis problem involved the investigation of figure-ground relationships in painting. This study dealt with varying experiments in space, color relationships, the juxtaposition of form, and value relationships. The media used were those common to oil, watercolor and drawing. The investigation entailed the development of form and space relationships in a series of paintings. The study included a critical evaluation regarding achievement of the expressive aims, and the conclusions drawn from individual paintings, as well as from the series. The fundamental locus lay within the figure-ground relationship and that has been the emphasis.

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A Series Of Original Oil Paintings, Donald John Campbell Jul 1968

A Series Of Original Oil Paintings, Donald John Campbell

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study: (1) to examine, through visual and written form, the process of externalization-- the painting process, and (2) to, as objectively as possible, analyze the paintings, as objects, that are separate from the self of the artist.

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An Investigation Of The Structural Qualities Of Certain Technical Elements In A Series Of Oil Paintings Related To The Figure, Gretchen Hartsock Teague Sep 1967

An Investigation Of The Structural Qualities Of Certain Technical Elements In A Series Of Oil Paintings Related To The Figure, Gretchen Hartsock Teague

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is (1) to investigate structural qualities of certain technical elements of oil painting, (2) to apply these qualities and means to a series of oil paintings related to the figure, (3) to evaluate the quality of structure achieved by these means, and (4) to arrive at conclusions and suggestions for future modifications of the candidate's paintings techniques.

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Christian Iconography: A Search For Form In The Paintings Of Kaul And Others, Marlin R. Kaul Jan 1967

Christian Iconography: A Search For Form In The Paintings Of Kaul And Others, Marlin R. Kaul

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

In the subsequent chapters the writer will relate (1) the historical significance of Christian art and show relationships of philosophies as to content and form in religious paintings; (2) the inclusion of an analysis of his paintings in relation to Christian Iconography and a discussion of the extent to which historical content and symbolism have influenced his work; and (3) observations of his work compared with contemporary painting.

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Four Oil Paintings Illustrating Book Of Mormon Events, Ernel Leroy Anderson Jan 1962

Four Oil Paintings Illustrating Book Of Mormon Events, Ernel Leroy Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

The problem was to create four oil paintings which illustrate Book of Mormon events.

The Book of Mormon seems to hold forth great promise to the painter of religious subjects, but to the present only a limited number of artists have made use of this rich source. There is a need for good illustrations to help these scriptures come to life for the Book of Mormon reader.

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