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

DOI

10.15760/honors.1511

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 tool.

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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42109

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