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Keywords
Painting--Technique;
Abstract
Success as an artist is dependent on the development of an ethical consciousness. The seven paintings which make up the thesis may reflect this awareness or ethical consciousness. The written comments are included to supplement and amplify the information communicated by the seven paintings of the thesis. The values that make up an ethical consciousness are not absolute, they are constantly being sought. This writing deals with that continuing search. Ethical consciousness is described here as consisting of three basic elements; appropriate attitude development, predisposition to accept the adventure of exploring the unknown, and sensitivity in dealing with all aspects of existence. In each of these areas the search must be mostly inward toward the elimination of hypocrisy between stated ideals and actions. An appropriate attitude develops in a "WE-I-WE" sequence. The first "WE" stage is an immature identification with more powerful and mature artists. The "I" stage is a strong assertion of self-identity through very personal statements. The second "WE" stage is a mature commitment to mankind in general. This second "WE" stage represents the most mature work of an artist. The predisposition to accept the adventure of exploration will only be constructive when it is influenced by knowledge of art from many ages and insight into one's view of reality. The artist's individual and growing sensitivity will influence such matters as subject selection, style, use of light, respect for medium and the structure of a painting. The seven paintings of this thesis can exemplify this elusive quality of ethical consciousness. Further definition is left to the future.
Year of Submission
1969
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Art
First Advisor
David Delafield
Second Advisor
Harry Guillaume
Third Advisor
Allan Shields
Date Original
1969
Object Description
1 PDF file (28 leaves)
Copyright
©1969 Dennis Myron Dake
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Dake, Dennis Myron, "Seven Paintings: A Personal Search for an Ethical Consciousness" (1969). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 2444.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/2444
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