Degree Name
MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
Program
Art
Date of Award
12-2016
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Mike Smith
Committee Members
Peter Pawlowicz, Vanessa Mayoraz
Abstract
The photographer discusses the photographs in Descendants, her Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition which was held at Tipton Gallery, Johnson City, Tennessee from October 31, 2016 through November 23, 2016. The exhibit consisted of 19 large format color photographs. This body of work visually represents the artistʼs interest in those who participate in Civil War re-enactments.
The historical and contemporary influences discussed are in accordance to Sheffieldʼs photographs. Historical influences include Matthew Brady, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Walker Evans, and Helen Levitt, as well as those of contemporary artists; Martin Parr, Stacy Kranitz, and Anderson Scott.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Sheffield, Katie J., "Descendants" (2016). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3155. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3155
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.