Polygonal Provocateur

Author

Abigail Daleki, Minnesota State University - Mankato

Abstract

This thesis calls attention to what we interpret as a painting; an object hung on a wall for decoration, to be looked at, thought about, or just as an interruption to a dull, white surface. Historically, paintings were used in religious practice or to serve utilitarian purpose. Through the years, paintings have become less about content and more about catching the eye, making the viewer think. Paint, on a canvas, stretched over a frame and hung on a wall is, traditionally, a painting. I am focused on challenging that regime. I want to challenge the idea of what a painting is. Why isn't an object or surface that has paint on it, a painting?

Advisor

Brian Frink

Committee Member

Liz Miller

Committee Member

Rachael Hanel

Date of Degree

2015

Language

english

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

College

Arts and Humanities

Recommended Citation

Daleki, A. (2015). Polygonal Provocateur [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/410/

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