James Hardy

Abstract

This thesis describes the creation of a body of paintings, "Homes for the Soul," inspired by the paintings found in Retablos and home altars in Mexico. The paintings also incorporate wooden housing structures and found objects. The themes of the paintings express the artist's Christian spirituality. The thesis presents historical background on Retablos and home altars of Mexico and the southwestern U.S., then describes the themes and creation of each piece of art in the artist's thesis show.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Painting--Themes, motives; Painting--Technique; Woodwork--Themes, motives; Woodwork--Technique; Christian art and symbolism; Altarpieces, Mexican--Influence; Found objects (Art); Christian shrines

Publication Date

2-1-2008

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Department, Program, or Center

School of Art (CIAS)

Advisor

Luvon Sheppard

Advisor/Committee Member

Alan Singer

Advisor/Committee Member

Andy Buck

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at ND237.H33 H37 2008

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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