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Graduate Body Of Work, Paul Dipasquale Jan 1977

Graduate Body Of Work, Paul Dipasquale

Theses and Dissertations

My thesis describes the technical processes involved in producing my work. Illustrations and diagrams complement the manuscript. The sculpture is represented by photographs.

I do not intend to verbally describe what each sculpture attempts to project for itself. I have done and will continue to do sculpture because it makes more sense to me than anything else, including writing about what I have made. The investigation, planning, creating, and presentation of my work manifests itself in the object. I would, therefore, undercut this intent if I attempted to duplicate my sculpture rhetorically.

The works discussed were shown at three locations: …


The Bending Of Wood With Steam, James H. Cottey Jr. Jan 1975

The Bending Of Wood With Steam, James H. Cottey Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

Based on experimentation with the steam bending of wood to curved shapes, this thesis describes my involvement with three basic aspects of the process. First is the procurement, assimilation, and construction of the equipment and apparatus necessary for the steam bending of wood. Secondly, the determination of certain qualities of particular woods in reference to steam bending is made. This includes: woods easily bent; woods not easily bent; the time required to plasticize stock; and the time required to set curves. Also noted are some of the physical limitations involved in bending stock with steam in the craftsman's studio. Thirdly, …


Letter From Meredith Monk To Richard Carlyon, 1968 February 29, Meredith Monk Feb 1968

Letter From Meredith Monk To Richard Carlyon, 1968 February 29, Meredith Monk

Bang Arts Festival Documents

Typewritten letter from Meredith Monk to Richard Carlyon [misspelled Carline in the letter], dated February 29, 1968. Monk inquires about performing at RPI, per suggestion of Yvonne Rainer. Enclosed are several news clippings reviewing Monk's work.


Performance Notes, R. Carlyon, Bird Park Lake: A Vue Gram, Bang Arts Festival 1966, Richard Carlyon Jan 1966

Performance Notes, R. Carlyon, Bird Park Lake: A Vue Gram, Bang Arts Festival 1966, Richard Carlyon

Bang Arts Festival Documents

A single page of performance notes from Richard Carlyon about the March 22, 1966 performance of "Bird Park Lake: A Vue Gram." Typewritten text with handwritten marginalia. Transcription of handwritten notes: "(From R. Carlyon's Notes), projectionists: Carlton Gunn, Sam West, Robert Barefoot, Carlton Gunn, Sam West, William Livingston were students at RPI, C.A. & D. Dept."