The Practice of Perfection: Dance Gestures and Printed Traces

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dc.contributor.advisorArmstrong, David
dc.contributor.authorNewton, Samantha Fenwick Wyss
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T21:21:40Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T21:21:40Z
dc.date.copyright2024-04-10
dc.date.issued2024-07-18
dc.date.updated2024-07-18T21:21:38Z
dc.degree.disciplineVisual Arts
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMFA - Master of Fine Arts
dc.description.abstract"The Practice of Perfection: Dance Gestures and Printed Traces" explores the intimate parallels between printmaking and ballet, highlighting the shared dedication and physical demands of both practices. Beginning with an examination of the historical evolution of printmaking techniques, particularly drypoint, the narrative delves into the meticulous process of plate preparation, marking, and printing. Through meticulous attention to detail and repetitive physical practice, practitioners of both printmaking and ballet navigate the delicate balance between pressure and resistance. The paper further elucidates how touch and pressure are fundamental to the creation of prints, mirroring the physical demands and hidden labours inherent in ballet. Finally, it underscores the importance of embodied gestures and kinesthetic understanding in both disciplines, emphasizing how the pursuit of perfection leaves an indelible mark on both the artwork and the artist's body.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10315/42154
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectFine arts
dc.subjectDance
dc.subject.keywordsVisual arts
dc.subject.keywordsFine arts
dc.subject.keywordsArt
dc.subject.keywordsPrintmaking
dc.subject.keywordsPrintmaking technique
dc.subject.keywordsIntaglio
dc.subject.keywordsTrace
dc.subject.keywordsGesture
dc.subject.keywordsDance
dc.subject.keywordsBallet
dc.subject.keywordsPirouette
dc.subject.keywordsProcess
dc.subject.keywordsLabour
dc.subject.keywordsInk
dc.subject.keywordsPaper
dc.subject.keywordsCharcoal
dc.subject.keywordsAnimation
dc.subject.keywordsPractice
dc.subject.keywordsPerfection
dc.subject.keywordsFailure
dc.subject.keywordsDrypoint
dc.subject.keywordsEngraving
dc.subject.keywordsTechnique
dc.subject.keywordsPressure
dc.subject.keywordsResistance
dc.subject.keywordsMark
dc.subject.keywordsPursuit of perfection
dc.subject.keywordsEmbodied gesture
dc.subject.keywordsTouch
dc.subject.keywordsEmbodied knowledge
dc.titleThe Practice of Perfection: Dance Gestures and Printed Traces
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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