Title
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree
Spring 2015
Degree Name
MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
Degree In
Book Arts
First Advisor
Julia Leonard
Second Advisor
Sara Langworthy
First Committee Member
Timothy Barrett
Second Committee Member
Giselle Simon
Third Committee Member
Lori Branch
Abstract
Via Negativa is my response to a linear, rational, Western framework of expressing and experiencing religion, as well as of reading. This project represents a shift away from Protestant Reformed thinking. It has meant an embrace of the unknown, a celebration of darkness, and an exploration of ancient religious texts to find meaning. This essay describes formative experiences and past artwork leading up to Via Negativa, as well as a description of the project itself.
Public Abstract
Via Negativa is my response to a linear, rational, Western framework of expressing and experiencing religion, as well as of reading. This project represents a shift away from Protestant Reformed thinking. It has meant an embrace of the unknown, a celebration of darkness, and an exploration of ancient religious texts to find meaning. This essay describes formative experiences and past artwork leading up to Via Negativa, as well as a description of the project itself.
Keywords
publicabstract, Apophatism, Book Art, Christianity, Letterpress, Papermaking
Pages
v, 20 pages
Copyright
Copyright 2015 Stephanie J. Rue
Comments
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