Date of Award
5-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Studio Art
Department
Art
First Advisor
Kelly Scheffer
Second Advisor
Erica Blum
Third Advisor
Melissa Elmes
Abstract
Art can be interpreted from a religious perspective given knowledge of the artist’s present or past religious affiliations. The photo series presented in this paper was part of a survey that asked participants to consider their own religious backgrounds and to determine the inspiration for the photo series. This project utilized introspection, autoethnographic research, and formalist analysis to determine if viewers could pinpoint the artist’s religious affiliation based on the themes present in the photo series. Most participants identified mythological themes were present in the series but didn’t connect those to Wicca unanimously. Art can be interpreted from a religious perspective, but it is not the only methodology to be considerate of.
Recommended Citation
Hillyer, Shannon, "A Study of Wicca and Art" (2023). Theses. 518.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/518
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