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Expanding The Visual Potential Of Subject Matter Through Two-Dimensional Design, William Paul Paxton
Expanding The Visual Potential Of Subject Matter Through Two-Dimensional Design, William Paul Paxton
Dissertations and Theses
This research problem represents an attempt to forestall the high school student's usual preoccupation with perceptive minutiae by placing an emphasis on the monumental or underlying structure of a work of art.
The author, endeavoring to afford maximum success for the students, first stripped subject matter to its most pristine quality, the silhouette. Because it was felt that it is much easier to recognize and organize an underlying structure without the added complication of perspective, emphasis was placed on a depthless surface or decorative space to be organized into a coherent whole through application of the abstractions which are the …
Teaching Sculpture In High Schools, Richard Henry Helzer
Teaching Sculpture In High Schools, Richard Henry Helzer
Dissertations and Theses
This thesis proposes to develop a one-year sculpture program for high school art students. The intention is to present a reference and guide for those teachers interested in establishing their own sculpture program. Justifications for the course are discussed, including the importance of experiencing three-dimensional forms for any student interested in the visual experiences of life - be it nature or the man-made environment. The general approach to teaching sculpturing is presented along with a sequence of projects designed to provide the student with a variety of experiences with sculpturing as an art form and means of personal expression. Also …
A Series Of Paintings Which Investigate And Present Volume Experience As An Aspect Of Spatial Tension With Hue Variations As A Prime Agent, Carl B. Clapp
Dissertations and Theses
This work is concerned with volume as presented in a painting. The investigation begins with a painting of drawn geometric shapes. Each successive painting problem explores additional facets of variations from this basic problem.
There is a total of six painting problems. The general intent of these problems is to investigate the following in regard to volume of experience:
- color contrast in hue, value, intensity, proportion and complement
- pattern variations
- the color phenomenon of simultaneous contrast
The medium is acrylic polymer emulsion applied with brush on stretch canvas.