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The Work Of Al-Hasan B. Muhammad, Die Engraver At Isbahan And Al-Muhammadiyya, Carol Bier

Textile Research Works

Four Buyid coins in the collection of t he American Numismatic Society, struck between 358-68 H. /A.D. 968-79 at two mints in Jibal province, illustrate a phenomenon unique in the history of Islamic coinage. They concern the status of a die engraver named al-Hasan b. Muhammad. A silver dirham bearing his signature was first noted by George C. Miles and published in 1938. It was at that time the only Islamic coin known to bear the signature of a die engraver. More recently, four additional coins have been located which shed more light upon the career of this artisan. His …

Pictoforms, Ellen Birnbaum

Dissertations and Theses

A thesis project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Fine Arts in Art.

Quintessence: The Alternative Spaces Residency Program Number 2, Department Of Art And Art History, Wright State University

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

The gallery guide discusses the works involved with the Alternative Space Residency Program that was sponsored by the Dayton City Beautiful Council and Wright State University. Quintessence number two showcases the second year of a six year long project.

Triad: Sculpture Projects Doyle/Gourfain/Leicester, Wright State University Art Galleries

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

The project documented in this catalog were first conceived in early 1978 by Ed Levine, then chairman of the Department of Art and Art History at Wright State University, and Betty Collings, then director of the University Gallery at The Ohio State University in Columbus. Both institutions had, for five years, been sponsoring a variety of exhibitions and experimental projects that probed various aspects of contemporary art. The similarity of goals between the two institutions made this collaborative effort possible.

Each of the three artists visited Dayton and Columbus in the spring of 1979 to survey possible contexts for his …

Fundamental Aspects Of A Metalsmithing Career, James Walter Johnson

Masters Theses

The intent of this paper is to ease the trauma encountered in the difficult transition from novice metalsmith to producing craftsperson. The major areas of discourse are as follows: 1) What is the most beneficial time for mental orientation toward one's career? 2) What actual steps should be taken along with this orientation? 3) How can the artist go about preparing himself financially for the burdens to be encountered in a craft business? 4) What comprise the major forces in the organization of a metalsmithing studio? 5) What kinds of equipment will the artist need to efficiently ply his trade? …

Group Painting As A Means Of Self-Expression And Communication For Mentally Retarded Persons: Three Case Histories, Yaeko Steidel

Dissertations and Theses

This thesis presents the results of a longitudinal study of a painting class for a group of mentally and physically handicapped young adults. The author's observational journal and the students' paintings provided the basis of the thesis.

The author gave maximum freedom to her students and the students fully exercised creativity through their painting activity. This experience brought a new identity to the group. The students evolved from a collection of separate people into a cohesive social unit.

The author tries to show, in this developmental process, how intellectual and emotional events and problems were met and solved by the …

Athena Tacha: Tape Sculptures, Wright State University Art Gallery

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

This catalog features work by artist Athena Tacha from her exhibition Tape Sculptures. The exhibition was held at the Wright State University Galleries from October 21 through November 3, 1978.

Creative Art Expression From A Leukemic Child, Peggy Cotton

Theses

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A Curriculum Proposal For The Teaching Of Art For The 7th Grade, Peggy Keim

Theses

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Leif Brush: Graspable Atmospheres: Sky Filters, Wind Envelopes, And Clear Space From The Terrain Instruments Structure Series, Fine Arts Gallery Inc., Wright State University

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

Catalog for the exhibition of Leif Brush's show Graspable Atmospheres: Sky filters, wind envelopes, and clear space from the Terrain Instruments Structure Series. The exhibit was featured at the Fine Arts Gallery at Wright State University from April 27 through May 18, 2978.

Bronze Sculptures: A Thesis Report, Michael T. Story

Dissertations and Theses

The Thesis discusses sculptures completed during the period of study from October 1976 to April 1978 and presented at the Department of Art and Architecture Gallery April 10, 1978 to April 28, 1978.

Michelle Stuart: Incidents Of Travel, Fine Arts Gallery Inc., Wright State University

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

Catalog for the exhibition of Michelle Stuart's show "Incidents of Travel." The Exhibit was featured at the Fine Arts Gallery at Wright State University from April 7 through April 20, 1978.

Richard Fisher - Current Charts: Chosen Lands, Wright State University Fine Arts Gallery

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

"Current Charts: Chosen Lands", by Richard Fisher, was the title of an exhibition ho s ted by the Fine Arts Gallery from February 9 through March 1, 1978. It comprised sixty-six works spatially and formally separated into two groups by the two levels of the gallery. The lower level presented forty-one works, primarily surface castings of specific sites along the Massachusetts coast, while the upper level housed the artist's Eco-Earth , an incomplete series of twenty-five imaginative drawings.

Four Photographers, Wright State University Art Galleries

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

A flyer for the Four Photographers exhibit that was featured at Wright State University Art Gallery from October 9th through the 20th, 1978. There was an informal reception held that Friday, October 13th, at 4pm in regards to the presentation of the exhibit. It was a part of the Elyn Zimmerman Workshop.

Art Of The 60s: A View From The 70s, Wright State University Art Galleries

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

Held in October through November 1978, this is a flyer for an art exhibit ran by the Wright State University Art Galleries on the subject of art from the 1960s. It featured the works from three artists: Jae Ie Ferrara, Richard Fleischner, and Doug Hollis. Its purpose was to demonstrate the meaning of art of the 1960s in relation to trends of the 1970s. Two other speakers, Stewart Goldman and Laslo Vespremi, spoke and gave lectures alongside the exhibit.

Values Of My Studies At Lindenwood Colleges Relative To My Artwork, John R. Junger

Student Scholarship

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Quintessence: The Alternative Spaces Residency Program Number 1, Department Of Art, Wright State University

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

The gallery guide discusses the works that comprised the 1977-1978 Alternative Space Residency Program which was sponsored by the Dayton City Beautiful Council and Wright State University. This particular guide featured the work of artists Alice Aycock, Jody Pinto, George Trakas, Siah Armajani, and Charles Simonds. Quintessence number one showcases the first year of a six year long project.

4 Artist/ 16 Projects, Wright State University Art Galleries

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

Throughout the year of 1978 through 1979, came the collaborative project of four universities with 4 artists. The artists included in these workshop/exhibits were: Julia Heyward, John Mason, Mary Miss, and Elyn Zimmerman. This exhibit book documents the 16 projects undertaken by these selected artists. Funded partially by the National Endowment for the Arts the exhibits acted much like workshops allowing a presence of the artistic students to get involved and listen to the artists. The workshops covered a variety of subjects such as film, sculpture, photography, and so on. The colleges that took part in the exhibits were: California …

A Language Arts Project Involving The Construction Of A Solar Greenhouse By Navajo Children, Daniel J. Mclaughlin

MA TESOL Collection

This paper, in three parts, explains why and how fifth and sixth grade students at a Navajo bilingual elementary school in New Mexico built a solar greenhouse as a language arts project. The first part catalogues the English speaking, reading, and writing needs of the children. It details the rationale behind building a greenhouse to address these needs. The second part is the greenhouse project itself. It contains English lessons which the students used as guidelines for planning and building the greenhouse structure. The third part, found in the Appendix, contains one of the students' workbooks.

I hope this serves …

16 Projects/4 Artists 1977-1978, Fine Arts Gallery Inc., Wright State University

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

During the spring and summer of 1975 Wright State University organized a cooperative workshop/exhibitions program with three other institutions and, in 1976, received the support of the National Endowment for the Arts. This publication represents the second such program in what is hoped will be a continuing series.

The program consisted of sending four prominent contemporary artists to each of four schools during the 1977-78 academic year. The artists selected to participate in this project were Laurie Anderson, Dennis Oppenheim, Michelle Stuart, and William Wegman, each of whom works in diverse media and materials, and all of whom represent a …

Art Experiences For Children, Yvonne Moran

Theses

This document, written by Yvonne Moran in 1978, serves as a guide to incorporating art experiences into children’s learning to foster creativity, self-expression, and personal development. The approach combines elements of art and dance therapy, highlighting how movement, color, and self-reflective activities can help children build confidence, communicate emotions, and explore their identities. Structured as a hands-on manual, it includes specific units like life-sized body drawings, color-mixing exercises, rhythm awareness, and shadow sketches. Each activity emphasizes experiential learning, allowing children to engage deeply with art and movement to understand themselves and their relationships with others.

The guide is particularly mindful …

Photography And Laminated Glass, Virginia Leverington

Theses

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Culminating Project, David R. Johnston

Theses

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Efficiency In Elementary Art Instruction: Advanced High School Students As Auxiliary Personnel, Daniel Lee Crusie

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the Humanities School at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Art Education by Daniel Lee Crusie on July 15, 1977.

Rudolf Baranik: Napalm Elegy And Other Works, Wright State University Art Galleries

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

This catalog features work from an exhibition of artist Rudolf Baranik as well as a conversation with the artist, Charlene Spurlock, and William Spurlock. It also includes an essay by Donald B. Kuspit. The Napalm Energy and Other Works exhibition was held at Wright State University Galleries from February 3 through 19, 1977.

Accumulated Vision: Extended Boundaries, Wright State University Art Galleries

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

The aim of this publication is to re-create, as closely as possible the experience that the visitor to the gallery may have encountered. The primary difference between the experiences of the gallery visitor and the reader of this book lies in the nature of the clues. Since the actual exhibition, in all its physical dimensions, cannot be presented here, additional data, such as artist's notes and drawings, are included. An integration and recognition of our conceptual, perceptual and projective process capabilities is required here as in the gallery. The work catalogued here is more difficult to engage in a comprehensive …

16 Projects / 4 Artists, Wright State University Art Galleries

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

During the spring and summer of 1975 Wright State University organized a cooperative workshop/exhibitions program with three other schools and, in 1976, received the support of the National Endowment for the Arts. The program consisted of sending four prominent contemporary artists to the four colleges and universities during the 1976-1977 academic year. The artists selected to participate in the program were Siah Armajani of Minneapolis, Larry Bell of Taos, Lloyd Hamrol of Santa Monica, and Pat Steir of New York, each of whom works in diverse media and materials, and all of whom represent a range of artistic and aesthetic …

Self-Portrait As A Measure Of Self Perception, Susan Lamantia O'Connor

Theses

This thesis, "Self-Portrait as a Measure of Self-Perception" by Susan LaMantia O'Connor, explores how self-portraiture can serve as a therapeutic tool for understanding self-perception. Conducted with police officers as subjects, the study employs an art therapy exercise involving three self-portraits: one of the self, one with the primary family, and one with a significant individual. Each drawing provides insight into how participants perceive themselves, their relationships, and their emotions. The exercise allows for a departure from traditional verbal assessments, aiming to reveal deeper psychological insights through visual expression. Key elements analyzed include figure stance, line quality, motion, color, and detail, …

The Bryas Palace Of Theophilus, Carol Bier

Textile Research Works

According to the Continuation of the chronicles of Theophanes the Bryas palace of Theophilus (829-842) was built in imitation of an Arab palace. The present inquiry into its Islamic source offers a new interpretation of the Bryas palace within the context of Middle Byzantine secular architecture and the development of court ceremonial. ::?revious studies have concentrated upon locating Bryas in efforts to determine the extent of Islamic impact on the architecture of Byzantium. The most recent attempt, put forth by Dr. Semavi Eyice, tentatively links the unexcavated ruins at KUyUkyal!, a suburb of Istanbul, with the literary description of Bryas …

Luminous Realities: Projection And Video Art, Wright State University Art Galleries

Exhibition and Program Catalogs

"Luminous Realities" is part of a continuing series of exhibitions devoted to the exploration of concepts and processes in contemporary art. This exhibition wed artistic sensibility to modern technology by utilizing the talents of seven contemporary artists working with video and projection devices as their media. David Cort explains video and projection art as a process. The classical painter expresses an abstract idea on canvas, but I think a video artist expresses an idea through a process. Art for a video artist is the creative process, art for the audience is the participation.

The following catalog attempts not only to …