Botanical Specimens: A Series of Relief and Intaglio Print Variations Indexing Plant Forms

Botanical Specimens: A Series of Relief and Intaglio Print Variations Indexing Plant Forms, is a series of prints that are meant to stimulate our appreciation for nature. I am creating an interaction between myself and the natural object through the use of printmaking. The structure of modern civilization has made it impossible to live without rapidly evolving technology. There are many benefits to modern living; such as improved health care and more abundant and better food. However, the industrial revolution and globalization have created a dramatic environmental shift that reduces our planets green spaces and limits our opportunities for interaction within nature. Various media are deluging us with warnings. Numerous articles, books and documentaries have discussed various studies that have been conducted concerning the impact of this shift on mental health. Research has shown that memory and attention suffer as a result of this technological advancement, and lead to emotional disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Some of the contributing factors are noise pollution, social pressure from greater competition, and weaker community ties.

Name thesis:degree_name

MFA

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

College of the Arts / School of Art

Grantor dc:publisher

Kent State University

Year dc:date

2013

Author dc:creator

• Testa, Pamela Grace

Contributors dc:contributor

• Reifel, Noel

• Fine Arts

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1366128406

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:etd.ohiolink.edu:kent1366128406