Reflection of the face

dc.contributor.advisorMatthews, Tonia
dc.contributor.authorTownsend, Seonju
dc.contributor.departmentTowson University. Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Educationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-03-27T21:29:54Z
dc.date.available2019-03-27T21:29:54Z
dc.date.issued2019-03-19
dc.date.submitted2017-12
dc.description(M.F.A.) --Towson University, 2017en_US
dc.description.abstract[From Introduction] The portrait is one of the oldest genres in history. It is the “form” of a person, and an expression of their inner spirituality. It was developed by artists under the influence of the social environment, adapting cultural, social, political, and spiritual norms of the time period. As the times changed, so too did the artists, and how they represented through their paintings the local customs. In both the East and West beginning in the Renaissance period, the portrait was for nobles or people of power. Portraits were mostly fancy and had many decorative elements. Korean portraits, however, were different than those from other countries. There the emphasis was on the inner side of human beings, and depicted them realistically with hair, moles and scars, but with restrained lines and in a static way. While I painted my portraits, I realized that my work reflected the two cultures, realistically and expressionistically. While completing my BFA in painting, I decided to pursue a career as a professional artist and teacher. I felt that I could communicate with and help people who suffered depression as I did before entering the program. I wanted to interact with these people, especially those who were in despair. Painting is a natural connection between the artist, the model and the audience. Through my own experience, I came to believe that art has the power to change people's lives.en_US
dc.description.tableofcontentsWork process -- Experimental practice -- Portraits influenced by society -- Influences
dc.description.urihttp://library.towson.edu/digital/collection/etd/id/68842en_US
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.format.extent39 pagesen_US
dc.genrethesesen_US
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/m2gf40-otpu
dc.identifier.otherTSP2018Townsend
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/13221
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.relation.isAvailableAtTowson University
dc.titleReflection of the faceen_US
dc.typeTexten_US

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