Honors Program
Fine and Performing Arts Honors
Date of Award
5-2018
Thesis Professor(s)
Gregory Marlow
Thesis Professor Department
Engineering Technology, Surveying, and Digital Media
Thesis Reader(s)
Gregory Marlow, Marty Fitzgerald, Scott Contreras-Koterbay
Abstract
Through all of human history, artists and other creators have been able to access the extraordinary state of flow to achieve amazing feats. Whether it be for a divine purpose, or simply making someone’s day a little better, art has been used to lift the spirits and nourish humanity. In our attempt to cope with the world in which we live, we have found this great mental resource, that has allowed for achievements that not one person could not attain on their own. In my observation, I have seen this euphoric cycle of flow change the lives of so many and provide the tools necessary to reach one’s full potential. Through my experience and research I created a visual representation of how I perceive the concept of flow using dance, animation, and the four elements as my inspiration.
Publisher
East Tennessee State University
Document Type
Honors Thesis - Open Access
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.
Recommended Citation
Schott, Matthew R., "The Flow of Art: A Study on the Human Experience and Nature" (2018). Undergraduate Honors Theses. Paper 468. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/468
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
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