Author Archives: amauney3

Old vs. New

Posted on September 17, 2011 by amauney3

When looking at Formalism and Post-Modernism, especially when compared to Expressionism and Realism, one can really see major paradigms in how people think about and create art. Formalism can be thought of as art for the mere sake of art. … Continue reading →

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Stitch Niche

Posted on September 11, 2011 by amauney3

Stitch Bitch by Shelley Jackson was a very interesting way how to present a narrative and idea. The little episodes of narration are tight and self-contained and do not require any other part to understand what is being said. I … Continue reading →

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Ubiquitous

Posted on September 3, 2011 by amauney3

I have always been a font nut. I regularly have hundreds of fonts installed on my computer and am always on the search for more. The designer who said that some people are obsessed with alcohol just like others are … Continue reading →

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Towards a Conflict

Posted on September 2, 2011 by amauney3

I thought it was very interesting that the authors make the point that old media never really dies out but is absorbed into new media. Music has gone from records to cassettes to CDs to now full digital formats. The … Continue reading →

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