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Rain On The River, Risd Museum, Fritz Drury Jan 2014

Rain On The River, Risd Museum, Fritz Drury

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George Bellows was critically acclaimed for the frank, even brutal manner of the urban landscapes he painted in the early years of the twentieth century. His view from a rockly ledge above Riverside Park surveys a freight train making its way along the New York Central’s famous Water Level Route. The string of railcars echoes the rushing diagonal that marks the near bank of the Hudson River. Aggressive brushstrokes indicate reflective surfaces that are animated by graphic observations: a lone pedestrian scurries acros a rain-slicked path, and a horse-drawn cart awaits a delivery of scavenged coal. Bellows called Rain on …

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The Specific Object, Jared Lindsay Clark, Brian Christensen Jan 2014

The Specific Object, Jared Lindsay Clark, Brian Christensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

“The history of painting may be characterized in terms of the gradual withdrawal of painting from the task of representing reality – or of reality from the power of painting to represent it – in favor of an increasing preoccupation with problems intrinsic to painting itself…painting and sculpture became free to pursue concerns intrinsic to themselves.” -Michael Fried, critic

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Portrait Of A Negress: Post-Colonial Studies Of A Black Female Subject, Abby Beal, Dr. Martha Peacock Jan 2014

Portrait Of A Negress: Post-Colonial Studies Of A Black Female Subject, Abby Beal, Dr. Martha Peacock

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The painting Portrait of a Negress completed in 1800 is a rare piece for its time. The painting is unique because of its isolation of a rare subject for art—the black woman. Not only is the subject rare, but also the painting gains more interest because the artist was a woman herself— uncommon in France in the 1800s. Traditionally, the connection between a painter and a black subject at this time can be seen as a colonial ownership over the black visual. However, the connection between the woman artist, Marie Benoist, and her black female subject in this painting is …

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La Fine Del Mondo?, Namon D. Bills, Joseph Ostraff Jan 2014

La Fine Del Mondo?, Namon D. Bills, Joseph Ostraff

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In my proposal for this project I suggested doing a series of paintings which referred both to Michelangelo’s Last Judgement and to contemporary culture in order to raise questions about the end of the world and our view of it. I feel that conceptually my show stayed quite close to my original idea and was able, through the combination of Michelangelo’s figures and modern-day images and the progression shown through my work in series, to adequately communicate my ideas. Judging by a number of responses I got during my reception I believe that people were intrigued by this combination and …

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Humanitarian Art Project For The Orphans Of Minsk, Belarus, Julie Bean, Robert Barrett Jan 2014

Humanitarian Art Project For The Orphans Of Minsk, Belarus, Julie Bean, Robert Barrett

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Through consulting with Brother Dick Ogden at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City, a plan was developed to aid the orphans of Minsk, Belarus. The atmosphere and housing conditions of the Minsk orphanage are grayed by years of neglect. It was concluded that several paintings would greatly improve the atmosphere and enjoyment for the children of the orphanage.

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Art And Politics: The Provenance Of Phillip Lord Wharton, David Amott, Dr. Mark Magelby Jan 2014

Art And Politics: The Provenance Of Phillip Lord Wharton, David Amott, Dr. Mark Magelby

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Throughout history, art has often been closely tied to politics, although not all governments and politicians have given art equal consideration. This fact is illustrated through the provenance of Sir Anthony Van Dyck’s portrait of Phillip, Lord Wharton (1632, National Gallery of Art). Since its completion, this portrait has traveled between the collections of politicians representing four major forms of government: parliamentary monarchy, autocratic monarchy, communism, and capitalism, and has acquired a history that illustrates how the visual arts have often been regarded by these forms of government. Additionally, the history of Phillip, Lord Wharton is important because it reveals …

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The Weeping Wuntzel Tree, Jeffrey A. Goodsell, Brian Christensen Jan 2014

The Weeping Wuntzel Tree, Jeffrey A. Goodsell, Brian Christensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

For this show, my work started out being a look at life, and the places we struggle to attain to, but I quickly found out that my work is more about beauty than anything. I feel that the project was very successful indeed because not only was I able to create a large body of 32 pieces for the show, but I learned some things about my work and myself that I didn’t realize before. I realized that my work, rather than being successfully narrative at this point, lends itself to more formal aspects. While I was trying to build …

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Costume Designs For The Play “Plea”, Merrilee Allred, Richard Hull Jan 2014

Costume Designs For The Play “Plea”, Merrilee Allred, Richard Hull

Journal of Undergraduate Research

What seems to ever plague humanity throughout the ages is the plight of man – the classic search of self and truth. It seems that every one of us must go through this individually, manifest in several different ways and at different times. What remains the same in all of us, however, is that we are all looking for acceptance from others and self as well as answers to why life is difficult and why there is pain. As members of the gospel we have answers to many of these questions but this does not stop us from hurting nor …

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Photographic Processes In Printmaking, Todd Chilton, Gary Barton Jan 2014

Photographic Processes In Printmaking, Todd Chilton, Gary Barton

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The advent of photography brought about a change in the world of art. Many artists felt that they no longer needed to adhere to academic standards in rendering traditional subjects such as the figure, landscape, or still life. They even felt that it was necessary to separate their work from the confining standards of the academy and representation. Art and photography resided in entirely separate and unique worlds. In the last half of the twentieth century, photography and the other art mediums began to merge and compliment each other as forms of expression. Artists have explored techniques for incorporating photographic …

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Tonga, Sunnie Bybee, Joseph Ostraff Jan 2014

Tonga, Sunnie Bybee, Joseph Ostraff

Journal of Undergraduate Research

To whom it may concern, I’m writing to report on the results of my research and ORCA grant project. As my proposal explained, I was asked to participate in a project involving children’s artwork from Tonga by my professor, Joseph Ostraff. This project involved traveling to Tonga and living there for three months. I traveled with a group of people, including my professor’s family, a couple of fellow students and a filmmaker’s family. The other two students were also involved in similar projects that involved and the culture in which we lived.

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Maya Embedded Language For Artists: An Introduction, James M. Hales, Dr. R. Brent Adams Jan 2014

Maya Embedded Language For Artists: An Introduction, James M. Hales, Dr. R. Brent Adams

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Maya Embedded Language (MEL) is a powerful programming tool for Maya, the leading 3D modeling and animation software produced by AliasWavefront. It has been used by the top motion picture companies in the makings of major blockbuster films such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Toy Story I and II, and Monsters Inc. MEL is further fundamental in other areas such as architecture, commercials, computer gaming, and broadcast media. This programming language provides an open architecture format for Maya. This means artists, programmers, and directors are not limited by the existing functions of a software program and can instead create …

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B.F.A. Photography Show: A Quest For Eve, Val Brinkerhoff, Christina Domingues Jan 2014

B.F.A. Photography Show: A Quest For Eve, Val Brinkerhoff, Christina Domingues

Journal of Undergraduate Research

With the contribution of the Undergraduate ORCA Scholarship, the B.F.A. Photography show, “A Quest for Eve”, was created and presented for public viewing April 1st through the 14th, in the Harris Fine Arts Center. The show was also displayed in the photography department in the Brimhall Building for May and June. The ten framed still lifes and portraits, displayed with quotes, an artist’s statement, and comment book, depict the values and emotions gained throughout the development of a child into a young woman. In a world where innocence and purity are slowly being substituted for quite lesser values, it was …

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The Turning Tide Of Animation, Jamie Titera, Brent Adams, Kelli Loosli Jan 2014

The Turning Tide Of Animation, Jamie Titera, Brent Adams, Kelli Loosli

Journal of Undergraduate Research

After researching the topic and after listening to the many voices of experience a few things became readily apparent. Perhaps most important was the perspective of my project. I approached the project with the intent of trying to isolate traditional animation from 3D animation and find out the future of both. After attending the annual SIGGRAPH computer graphics conference in San Antonio, speaking with many people in the industry, and becoming more involved myself it is clear that things are not as black and white as they first appeared to me. Mark Thomas, president, Right Hemisphere, “ I think the …

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The Evolution Of Attitudes Towards Doctors As Shown In American Art, Karrie K. Warnick, Dr. Martha Peacock Jan 2014

The Evolution Of Attitudes Towards Doctors As Shown In American Art, Karrie K. Warnick, Dr. Martha Peacock

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The halls of the Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in the United States, are decorated with portraits of physicians. In fact, many of the portraits were done by now-famous American Artists like Benjamin West, Thomas Sully, and Thomas Eakins. A tour of the hospital would also include the first surgical amphitheatre, where Dr. Phillip Syng Physick performed operations by the light from a skylight beginning in 1804. Visitors to this hospital, like me, are instilled with a sense of the grand history of medicine, and its advances in the last two hundred years. Unfortunately, what the hospital’s art collection doesn’t …

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Mid-Range Reduction Glaze Development, Laura Lund Pierce, Von Allen Jan 2014

Mid-Range Reduction Glaze Development, Laura Lund Pierce, Von Allen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

As the final surface of a piece, glazes give ceramic works their vitality through color and texture, and creating a glaze itself can be an art. Mid-range reduction glazes are fired at a mid-range temperature in a kiln where the oxygen supply is reduced during the firing. Reducing the amount of oxygen available to the flames, done by closing the vents, forces them to get oxygen from the glazes instead. This chemical reaction dramatically changes the outcome of the glaze. This is only possible in a kiln with a flame, such as a gas or wood kiln, as opposed to …

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The Turning Tide Of Animation, Jamie Titera, Brent Adams, Kelli Loosli Jan 2014

The Turning Tide Of Animation, Jamie Titera, Brent Adams, Kelli Loosli

Journal of Undergraduate Research

After researching the topic and after listening to the many voices of experience a few things became readily apparent. Perhaps most important was the perspective of my project. I approached the project with the intent of trying to isolate traditional animation from 3D animation and find out the future of both. After attending the annual SIGGRAPH computer graphics conference in San Antonio, speaking with many people in the industry, and becoming more involved myself it is clear that things are not as black and white as they first appeared to me. Mark Thomas, president, Right Hemisphere, “ I think the …

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La Abundancia: The Nivacle People, Seth O. Smoot, John Telford Jan 2014

La Abundancia: The Nivacle People, Seth O. Smoot, John Telford

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The Nivacle are an indigenous people who live in the sparsely populated, densely vegetated Chaco area in Northern Paraguay. Formerly known as the Chulupi, the Nivacle have lived for thousands of years in the region that lies between Bolivia and Brazil. They primarily lived a hunter/gatherer existence until the beginning of the twentieth century, when Europeans from recently settled nearby Mennonite colonies offered work opportunities to the Nivacle men at dairy collectives, cattle ranches, and farms. The women and men retain traditional customs and practices such as the artisan craft of weaving and wood carving.

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A Pictorial Perspective Of Isaiah, Jared Miller, Victor Ludlow, Jason Zimmer Jan 2014

A Pictorial Perspective Of Isaiah, Jared Miller, Victor Ludlow, Jason Zimmer

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Jared Miller A Pictorial Perspective of Isaiah Faculty Mentors: Victor Ludlow, Ancient Scripture and Jason Zimmer, Visual Arts Taking a pictorial perspective of Isaiah, and glimpsing the visions of his painted poetry had always seemed to personally open a window of understanding to his words and prophecies. Therefore this project focuses on taking Isaiah, his messianic message, his own persona, and prophecies and expressing them visually, that “[we might more clearly] with [our] eyes… and understand with [our] hearts and be converted and healed” (Isaiah 6:10).

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James Tissot: The Prussian Flag, Philipp Malzl, Dr. Martha Peacock Jan 2014

James Tissot: The Prussian Flag, Philipp Malzl, Dr. Martha Peacock

Journal of Undergraduate Research

James Tissot was a French nineteenth-century painter who spent a great deal of his creative life in London. During those years he repeatedly chose to make the Prussian flag a somewhat conceiled, central motive in several of his paintings. The Ball on Shipboard (1874) is the most obvious example. What makes this practice peculiar is the fact that Prussia had overwhelmingly defeated France in the Franco-Prussian war only four years earlier. Thus, the pivotal question for my research was why Tissot would honor the victor over his homeland with this gesture.

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Mukono Town Academy, Paul Nielson, Joseph Ostraff Jan 2014

Mukono Town Academy, Paul Nielson, Joseph Ostraff

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Computers and the arts are increasingly finding their place together today. In fact, the line between what is art has also changed amid this technological age. With the advent and user capability of computers it is now possible for artist and programmers to come together. The multimedia program here at BYU is in its infancy, however, we do see the different fields like Theater Media Arts, Industrial Design and Visual Art pulling their heads and their pockets together. This is not all. The media arts in the working world have crossed over boarders. For instance, the National Association of Broadcasting …

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Experimental Wood Sculpture, Will Mahoney, Brian Christensen Jan 2014

Experimental Wood Sculpture, Will Mahoney, Brian Christensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Wood is a sculpting medium that possesses a natural beauty, a beauty which can be enhanced by manipulation. Wood facilitates much creativity in form, has inherent strength, but can also exhibit construction limitations. One of the objectives driving this research project was to broaden the usage of wood in the field of sculpture.

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Rafaela Dallapozza (My Mother’S Austria), Michael John Kelly, Dr. Mark Magleby Jan 2014

Rafaela Dallapozza (My Mother’S Austria), Michael John Kelly, Dr. Mark Magleby

Journal of Undergraduate Research

This past summer I made art in Innsbruck Austria, the city where my mother grew up. When I planned the trip I intended to make art that would help me to better understand my heritage.

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Building Purpose: Architectural Validation Of Sir Lawrence Alma- Tadema’S Spring, Jessica R. Weiss, Dr. Heather Belnap-Jensen Jan 2014

Building Purpose: Architectural Validation Of Sir Lawrence Alma- Tadema’S Spring, Jessica R. Weiss, Dr. Heather Belnap-Jensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s 1894 work Spring depicts a typical Mayday festival, in which young girls go out into the country to gather flowers. However, instead of rendering the splendors of Victorian London, he portrays the scene as a traditional Roman festival. Alma Tadema has placed great importance on the architectural aspects of his work, as is proved by its prevalence in the composition. The Romans took great pride in building design evidenced by modern ruins that have withstood generations; buildings were carefully constructed to worship the Gods or house athletic competition. At the time the painting was produced, Roman culture …

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Animated Short Of The Children’S Story Ballet Is Not For Girls!, Merrilee Allred Liddiard, Kelly Loosli Jan 2014

Animated Short Of The Children’S Story Ballet Is Not For Girls!, Merrilee Allred Liddiard, Kelly Loosli

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The opportunities within the world of art, particularly animation and illustration are wonderfully endless. Truly there is no limit to how far one can take an idea, character or story. This marvelous principle is one that I personally discovered while working on the making of the animated short, “Ballet is NOT for Girls!”

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Brazil Field Studies, Janelle Celia Wride, Peter Everett Jan 2014

Brazil Field Studies, Janelle Celia Wride, Peter Everett

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Often artists are asked to explain their art: How do you make it? Why do you make it? Who is it for? What are you saying? How do you justify it? In other words, artists are asked to take responsibility for their work.

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The Purpose Of My Project Is To Create Images That Combine The Strengths Of Photographic And Painted Imagery. Many Contemporary Artists Combine Painted And Photographic Elements In Their Work, However, Rarely Are The Two Distinct Visual Languages Unified. Most Often Any Viewer Can Readily Distinguish Between The Photograph And Paint. It Is My Challenge To Visually Bridge That Gap., Trenton Reynolds, Bruce Smith Jan 2014

The Purpose Of My Project Is To Create Images That Combine The Strengths Of Photographic And Painted Imagery. Many Contemporary Artists Combine Painted And Photographic Elements In Their Work, However, Rarely Are The Two Distinct Visual Languages Unified. Most Often Any Viewer Can Readily Distinguish Between The Photograph And Paint. It Is My Challenge To Visually Bridge That Gap., Trenton Reynolds, Bruce Smith

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of my project is to create images that combine the strengths of photographic and painted imagery. Many contemporary artists combine painted and photographic elements in their work, however, rarely are the two distinct visual languages unified. Most often any viewer can readily distinguish between the photograph and paint. It is my challenge to visually bridge that gap.

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Frederic, Lord Leighton: A Look At The Development Of An Important Artist, Angela Swanson Jones, Dr. Mark Magleby Jan 2014

Frederic, Lord Leighton: A Look At The Development Of An Important Artist, Angela Swanson Jones, Dr. Mark Magleby

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Understanding the education of an artist has always been a major focus in the study of the history of art. Asking and answering questions about an artist’s development helps historians to interpret the artist’s message, ability, and influence upon his or her contemporaries. For these reasons I became interested in the teacher-pupil relationship of one of the greatest artists of the Victorian age, Frederic Lord Leighton (1830-1886) and his Nazarene instructor Edward von Steinle (1810-1886). Leighton’s style underwent a dramatic change from 1850 to 1852 when he was a student of Steinle in Frankfurt. The impact that this master had …

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Hieronymus Bosch’S Saint Giles Within The Hermit Saints Triptych, Kirsten Kakadelas Jan 2014

Hieronymus Bosch’S Saint Giles Within The Hermit Saints Triptych, Kirsten Kakadelas

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The mystery of Hieronymus Bosch’s intent has been debated for centuries. The iconography of his works poses many different questions and problems in determining his intent, meaning, and symbolism as an artist. Bosch encountered many different influences that had an effect and impact on his style and work. I set out to research the iconography of the panel of Saint Giles within the triptych of Hermit Saints by Hieronymus Bosch in the Ducal Palace in Venice. This research is helping my search in determining Bosch’s intent, meaning, symbolism, and influences in this panel.

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Distortions, Isaac Howard, Gary Barton Jan 2014

Distortions, Isaac Howard, Gary Barton

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The technological shifts in digital media have empowered individuals to create quality multimedia productions on a relatively limited budget. With the help of ORCA, I have been able to take a new direction with my art using digital sound and videotechnologies. I have spent the last year trying to learn how to use the new equipment in order to produce the art I have envisioned.

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The Symbolic Significance Of The Angel Gabriel’S Wings In Van Eyck’S Annunciation, Krisanne Hastings, Dr. Martha Peacock Jan 2014

The Symbolic Significance Of The Angel Gabriel’S Wings In Van Eyck’S Annunciation, Krisanne Hastings, Dr. Martha Peacock

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Jan Van Eyck’s Annunciation is rich with religious symbolism. The iconographic program of this Northern Renaissance masterpiece delves deeply into intellectual Christian motifs, referencing the royalty of the Virgin and Christ child, offering up a varied repertoire of Old and New Testament allusions, and alluding to Christ’s role on earth. Numerous scholars have addressed Van Eyck’s iconographic presentation, paying most specific attention to elements such as the architectural structure wherein the annunciation is taking place and the representation of biblical scenes. Despite the past intense investigation of Van Eyck’s piece, no scholar has mentioned the possible symbolism associated with the …

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