Tag: Psychoanalysis

Exploring the role of the artist/designer/maker as a timeline, and comparing it to my journey as a creative

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The content focuses on the evolution of art and the artist/designer/maker's role from Modernism to Postmodernism and Post-Postmodernism, exploring movements like Poststructuralism, Posthumanism, and Transhumanism. The struggle against a grand narrative, influence on the artist's evolution, and societal impacts like the Covid-19 pandemic are examined. Various artists and thinkers are referenced, offering a comprehensive exploration of art's evolution.

Evoking Emotion: Can augmentations of a piece of art alter how it is perceived?

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The dissertation discusses the author's independent inquiry into affect theory, aimed at understanding emotion perception in art. It includes a study on key thinkers of affect theory, perceptions of emotions, and applications of affect theory in art. The study involved three case studies - color, greyscale, and narrative, and an analysis of the data collected. The findings revealed intriguing trends, challenges, and insights into perception and emotional responses.