Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree
Spring 2015
Degree Name
MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
Degree In
Book Arts
First Advisor
Julia Leonard
First Committee Member
Timothy Barrett
Second Committee Member
Sara Langworthy
Third Committee Member
Katherine Tachau
Fourth Committee Member
Elizabeth Yale
Abstract
The conceptual foundation for my creative thesis work is based in research into the development of science, particularly the field of cosmology, and its related visual vocabulary. Three interrelated projects encompass my interests in unique artists' books and variable editions, research based projects, codified presentation of data, and universal interconnectedness, or oneness in all things, that was at the heart of medieval cosmology and is embraced by some 21st century subcultures.
The thematic timeline of the artwork spans developments in the Early Middle Ages related to astronomy and cosmology and through 20th century guidebooks and NASA's social media accounts. The resulting artwork includes an artist's book, sculptural bookwork, monoprints, and an edition of broadsides.
Public Abstract
The conceptual foundation for my creative thesis work is based in research into the development of science, particularly the field of cosmology, and its related visual vocabulary. Three interrelated projects encompass my interests in unique artists’ books and variable editions, research based projects, codified presentation of data, and universal interconnectedness, or oneness in all things, that was at the heart of medieval cosmology and is embraced by some 21st century subcultures.
The thematic timeline of the artwork spans developments in the Early Middle Ages related to astronomy and cosmology and through 20th century guidebooks and NASA’s social media accounts. The resulting artwork includes an artist’s book, sculptural bookwork, monoprints, and an edition of broadsides.
Keywords
publicabstract, Artists' Books, Book Arts, Book Studies, Fine Arts
Pages
iv, 25 pages
Copyright
Copyright 2015 Candida Pagan
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