Date of Award
12-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Studio Art
Department
Art
First Advisor
Joe Weber
Second Advisor
Erica Blum
Third Advisor
Brandon Daniels
Abstract
This project focuses on challenging what compositions are considered valuable as art. The primary focus is on the relationship between light and shadow and how it contributes to the revelation of finding beauty in the mundane. This project involves studying old masters like Caravaggio and Edward Hopper while employing their techniques and methods in my artworks. Through a series of oil paintings, I depicted everyday objects and scenes to demonstrate how classical techniques, paired with contemporary subjects, help bridge historical and artistic practices with modern art.
Recommended Citation
Caniglia, Madeline, "Beauty in the Mundane" (2024). Theses. 1232.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/1232
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