Metamorphosis to a Hollow Form

Author

Juliet Hess Adolph, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Art

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

Antonio Gaudi, the remarkable Spanish architect, was fond of saying, “originality is a return to origin.” Patterning his constructions after the great origin of all forms, nature, Gaudi used arabesque lines and what he called “warped surfaces” for external embellishments as well as for complete spatial enclosures. I, too, have been fascinated with the undulating lines and curved planes seen in nature. Consequently, using the medium and techniques of silversmithing, I have constructed silver pieces with curved lines and surfaces for ornamentation as well as for spatial enclosures, exploring in this way my fascination as well as the potential expressiveness of silver constructions as spatial entrapments.

Keywords

Creative ability, Jewelry making, Methods, Fort Hays State University, Processes & techniques, Silverwork

Advisor

Olli P. Valanne

Date of Award

Spring 1974

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/KTKN7671

Recommended Citation

Adolph, Juliet Hess, "Metamorphosis to a Hollow Form" (1974). Master's Theses. 1481.
DOI: 10.58809/KTKN7671
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1481

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