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Sculpture And Its Environment, Eric J. Hansen

All Master's Theses

The discussion about sculpture in this paper will be limited to the following three points:

1. The incorporation of the base into a sculpture; the removal of the base from a sculpture and what effects this has on the piece and its environment.

2. Variations on similar forms, and how they relate to baselessness.

3. Completely freeing the sculpture of any structural contact with the ground plane.

Super Slick Synthetic Softys, Dennis Smith

All Master's Theses

The following thesis is the thought pattern I use during the conceptual stages of my sculpture. "Super Slick Synthetic Softys" bombards the imagination with thousands of images. Images are of immense importance to the artist. His mind must be in constant motion, forever conceiving new and different forms and images.

Mark's Art And Bridge Construction, J. Mark Erlander

All Master's Theses

Plactic is the material I chose to communicate my ideas. Named for its ability to be shaped, melted, bent, moulded, and extruded into an infinite number of forms, is one of two reasons I used it. The other is its concept is familiar to modern man and even a definition of him.

To make the communication bridge complete the stulptures are constructed to allow the viewer to take part in the final form. By moving the work, he is as involved in the concept, form, and material as I have been in making the piece.

The Micro-Environment Museum, John Clark Gleason

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper is to give an explanation of the show, "The Micro-Environment Museum"; to give an explanation of the miniaturization process and it's opposite, enlargement; and to give a larger insight into the micro-environment.

Design Of Spatial Interstices, Byron Hiroyuki Kato

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study: (1) to develop an idea visually as well as to articulate it in writing; (2) to evolve and develop illusions and realities of spatial interstices (spatial framents) as positive elements of two and three dimensional form; (3) to articulate, as objectively as possible, an analysis of the body of creative work.

A Study Of Three-Dimensional Form Using Steel And Non-Ferrous Metals, Derell Roger Midles

All Master's Theses

A discussion and documentation of Midles' student art and sculpture studio exhibition.

Sculptural Furniture, Gary Galbraith

All Master's Theses

The artist should employ his sense of playful experimentation that requires the re-investigation of old manners and styles. I have attempted to apply the imagination of my senses to the furniture object in order to satisfy other human needs aside from comfort. These artistic requirements remove the piece of furniture from the realm of neutrality and tastefulness and expect the viewer - user to experience visual communication.

The Record Of A Masters Thesis Exhibit, Gary Michael Green

All Master's Theses

This thesis documents the preparation, exhibition, and audience reaction to an art exhibit created by the author.

The Development Of A Series Of Cast Metal Sculpture Using The Lost Wax Process, Ernest C. Reynolds

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this problem is twofold. First, I feel impelled to make a personal statement regarding my philosophies about form, and secondly to explore the possibility of relating negative and positive form as a sculptural unity in bronze casting.

Creative Glazing Through The Trial And Error Method, Ted Wiprud

Graduate Student Research Papers

This research paper will deal with trial and error glazing. The main purpose will be to show that trial and error glazing goes beyond practical consideration and lends itself to the philosophical aspects of creativity.