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Articles 1 - 10 of 10
Full-Text Articles in Art Practice
The Human Effect, Kimberly Viola Desimone
The Human Effect, Kimberly Viola Desimone
Honors Projects
Five original works with accompanying text.
Digital Brushstrokes, Michelle A. Tavano
Digital Brushstrokes, Michelle A. Tavano
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Digital painting enables the traditional painter to paint using new technology without experience in traditional painting. But few digital painters are able to transcend the technology to create aesthetically pleasing compositions that address traditional design elements and content. This thesis examines digital painting's place i an evolving digital culture by focusing on six digital painters, the digital audience and how new media theory applies.
Urban Dystopia, John Mccaughey
Urban Dystopia, John Mccaughey
Honors Projects
Depicts American urban decay in large scale murals and small chine colle prints. Includes the project proposal and a reflective essay, along with photos of the murals and selected prints.
The Fabric Of Life, Jane A. Pichette
The Fabric Of Life, Jane A. Pichette
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Presents fiber sculpture inspired by the topic of mother and child created by the author, accompanied by introductory commentary. Most sculpture appeared in a thesis exhibition.
Dialogic Visual Literacy, Sharon Lafrenaye
Dialogic Visual Literacy, Sharon Lafrenaye
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Describes a visual art unit plan in which fifth grade students are taught visual literacy skills. Students first learn to decode a variety of imagery and then learn to encode their own imagery in the form of a narrative story scroll. Includes historical perspectives on visual literacy, along with case studies and commentary.
A Dream Of Love, Kevin Middleton
A Dream Of Love, Kevin Middleton
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Eleven landscape photos and an artist's statement comprise this work, through which the artist documents his search "for life within a single space ravaged by time and reclaimed by nature." (from Artist's Statement) The graduate exhibition of these photographs took place from April 27 through May 1, 2009 in the Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College.
Sentient Beings, Betsey Macdonald
Sentient Beings, Betsey Macdonald
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Twenty-two oil paintings focusing on the beauty and energy of animals and their suffering and death through slaughter. Includes artist's statement and bibliography.
Tattoo World, Agnieszka Marczak
Tattoo World, Agnieszka Marczak
Honors Projects
Presents a holistic look at the world of tattoo. Covers the history of the practice of tattooing in Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. Discusses such major issues as tattooing in relation to the body, authenticity, commodification and meaning, functions, medical and legal concerns, the impact of technological developments on the practice, and the increase in popularity of tattooing in recent decades.
San Francesco D'Assisi E Santa Caterina Da Siena. La Loro Influenza Sulla Letteratura, La Cultura, La Religione E L'Arte Italiana Dei Primordi, Ann-Frances Hamill
San Francesco D'Assisi E Santa Caterina Da Siena. La Loro Influenza Sulla Letteratura, La Cultura, La Religione E L'Arte Italiana Dei Primordi, Ann-Frances Hamill
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Examines the works and thoughts of two Italian saints: Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) and Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380). Explores the common ideological denominator in the works of these major figures and analyzes their impact on Italian society and culture.
Honoring And Utilizing The Preoperational Thinkers' Artistic Processes In Art Education, J. B. Paquette
Honoring And Utilizing The Preoperational Thinkers' Artistic Processes In Art Education, J. B. Paquette
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Examines the relationship between thought processes and artmaking in preoperational learners (children from about two to seven years of age). Suggests that these children learn and communicate in the art room in a natural, revelatory, and quite ephemeral, way. Includes a sample art lesson plan for preoperational learners and investigates ways to connect with children's youthful thought processes in elementary art instruction.