Degree Name

MFA (Master of Fine Arts)

Program

Art

Date of Award

5-2011

Committee Chair or Co-Chairs

Mira S. Gerard

Committee Members

Anita DeAngelis, Catherine A. Murray

Abstract

This thesis paper supports the Master of Fine Arts exhibition at the Slocumb Galleries, East Tennessee State University, from March 14th through March 18th, 2011. The exhibit is composed of nine oil paintings depicting an invented story about two characters who create a soup for a cooking competition. The show A Matter of Taste chronicles an allegory concerning the evaluation of creative works. Through Gaudie and Baudie's "odd" recipe this work illustrates the ways in artists and art audiences interact and determine artistic value. The work is inspired by techniques in distortion and narrative painting. The following expands on the ideas, influences, techniques, and concepts that helped to create the exhibit.

Document Type

Thesis - unrestricted

Copyright

Copyright by the authors.

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