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The Impact Of Patronage On Contemporary Visual Arts, Emily Coats
The Impact Of Patronage On Contemporary Visual Arts, Emily Coats
Honors College Theses
Patronage is vital to the art world and the success and notoriety of its artists. From straightforward patronage during the Renaissance of the Medici Family, the independent artists of modernism, to contemporary crowdfunding, it is important to note the changes in the art world throughout history to truly understand how artists and patrons have grown and continue to evolve in our contemporary society. Considering how patronage has changed and adapted throughout history and understanding the influence it has, not only allows a deeper understanding of the art world but also the world’s culture.
Islamic Ceramics, Indelible Creations: Assessing And Preserving The Scripps Collection, Josephine Ren
Islamic Ceramics, Indelible Creations: Assessing And Preserving The Scripps Collection, Josephine Ren
Scripps Senior Theses
This research project examines and documents the collection of Islamic ceramics at Scripps College from an art conservation standpoint. The main objectives were to establish provenance for these objects, assess their current conditions, propose recommendations for future preservation, and discuss the importance of preventive conservation and general collections care methods. Based on my survey and research, I demonstrated which objects in particular should be prioritized due to their states of conservation and significant educational value. Such objects raise further points of departure regarding authenticity and conservation ethics.
Women's Work: Materializing Feminist Thought In Lucy Lippard's C.7,500 Exhibition, Francesca Felicella
Women's Work: Materializing Feminist Thought In Lucy Lippard's C.7,500 Exhibition, Francesca Felicella
Honors Undergraduate Theses
This thesis aims to explore the c.7,500 exhibition curated by Lucy Lippard as a culminating point for Lippard's activism in the arts, and more specifically, women's representation in conceptualism. Understanding Lippard's political involvement within the arts and the networks established before c.7,500 further illuminates the activist approach of an all-women's art show. Throughout Lippard's career, she has advanced the exposure of women artists through her curatorial endeavors and written criticism. Her Numbers series is continuously referenced today though little documentation of each show has been easily accessible. By looking at ephemeral artifacts and artworks from c.7,500 I aim to establish …