FYSM 116 - Observation,Interpretation,and Obsession:Making and Reading Drawings

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Trinity College

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What is "seeing " How does an artist interpret what is seen Some drawings can take 40 to 50 hours to complete. Why do artists become so obsessed with this process that they have the patience for this time-intensive endeavor--especially in this time of technologically enabled immediate gratification that we live in In this seminar, we will attempt to answer some of these questions. We will use the process of drawing as a means of exploring the complicated act of perceiving and interpreting the world. Along with daily drawing in the studio and weekly assignments to be completed outside of class, we will read texts about the history and practice of drawing and its place in the creative process. We will also visit with local artists; use Trinity's exhibition and visiting artist program; and see local art galleries' and museums' exhibitions and collections; all to further our understanding of how the act and art of seeing is translated into the visual language of drawing In addition to class times there may be a few required sessions for visiting artists' lectures in late afternoon or evening timesl 1.00 units, Seminar

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1.00

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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