Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 1971
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Fine Arts
Committee Chair
Margaret Sahlstrand
Second Committee Member
Frank Bach
Third Committee Member
Stephen Bayless
Abstract
This thesis is devoted only to that work considered completely investigated: a portrait/figure series of seven paintings. In addition, the series of works with which this thesis is devoted essentially follow this format: large areas of architectural space and color versus a natural object- -a portrait figure. A play or conflict was set up between these two things; the success of the play determined the success of the painting. The factors used to judge success are basically those classical rules of composition dealing with balance: visual weight of areas, complexity, and color. The only areas manipulated were: (1) shape of architectual areas, (2) size and multiplicity of architectual areas, (3) color, and (4) placement of naturalistic figure(s).
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Michael C., "A Series of Paintings Investigating Certain Specified Space Concepts" (1971). All Master's Theses. 1631.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1631
Language
English