First Advisor
Alison Heryer
Date of Award
Spring 6-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art Practice and University Honors
Department
Art + Design
Language
English
Subjects
Textile, Art, Music, Weaving, Mozart
Abstract
This paper explores the concept and creation of the thesis artwork Mozart -Symphony No. 1. This work is a woven tapestry that uses a method of translation that converts sheet music into textile. This paper first explores historical examples of textiles being used to encode or archive information and then compares the contrasting historical gender dynamics of classical music and textile arts. Finally, it then breaks down the translation key used to create the final work. By exploring these concepts, this thesis artwork aims to demonstrate how the act of encoding classical composition into woven tapestry demonstrates textiles’ ability to be both fine art and a powerful too
Recommended Citation
Helgeson, Laura, "Exploring Gender in Classical Music Through Coded Weaving" (2024). University Honors Theses. Paper 1479.