Texte remanié de: Diss.--Philosophisch-historische Fakultät--Heidelberg--Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, 1992. / Bibliogr. p. 232-248. Index.

M.Tech. (Ceramic Sculpture) / The motivation for this study is the idea that ceramic objects reveal processes of thought and action, form and function, within set parameters. These parameters involved the idea of harmony and balance within a piece of work. The work speaks of diverse forms and concepts, the columnar aspect being a recurrent theme. All standard forming methods within the ceramic dicipline were used and combined in different ways to 'achieve the desired results. These methods include throwing, slip-casting, slabforming, pinching, press-moulding, and extruding. Designs were applied by means of coloured slips, glazes and on-glazes. In some instances the pieces were multiple-fired in order to achieve the desired effect. Sprayed enamel paint was also used, in two instances, where a particular effect was required. The technical problems of transporting large structures was resolved by the use of modular forms and segmented parts which could be dismantled and reassembled. Once a permanent site is found, the works will be assembled as follows :- A concrete foundation will be made. All segments of the column will be cemented together. A core of reinforced concrete will be set into the inner columnar space so that the pieces are structurally sound. This refers in particular to the Partially Disintegrated Columns I & II. Measurements listed on the drawn illustrations were all taken prior to firing.

Since nothing remains in situ of the Capuan gateway-except the bases of the towers, and since the surviving sculptural pieces are now in the local museum, it is exceedingly difficult to visualize this key monument as it seems to have appeared to those who passed through it centuries ago and referred to it in chronicles which have come down to us. Chapter I deals with the history of the period and Italy's place in it, the artistic creativity of the area concerned, and relevant details regarding the life of Frederick II and his times. Chapter II lists and describes the few extant documents relating to the archway. In connection with these are the surviving drawings or sketches which are described and compared, as well as the hypothetical reconstructions which have appeared over the past some 40 years. Chapter III describes the surviving pieces of sculpture and notes the opinions of various authorities. Putative heads of the emperor are referred to and examples of classical prototypes given with respect to the most important pieces. Examples of comparable iconography as seen in the minor arts are mentioned. To my mind, these aspects have not been sufficiently stressed heretofore. Chapter IV investigates the possible influences of earlier gateways in Italy as well as the influence brought to bear on the design of subsequent archways. Because of Frederick's philosophy and contemporary politico-religious affairs, there is a discussion of the symbolism of the gate in general, as well as of the imperial role as sun-king and the iconography of the lion-throne. In the literature of the Capuan Gate, none of these elements have been referred to, as far as I know, although allusions are to be seen in related readings. / Arts, Faculty of / Art History, Visual Art and Theory, Department of / Graduate

A thesis report submitted by Michael T. Story in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture.

The intent of this thesis project was to create visual and psychological illusions and paradoxes by manipulating sculptural elements. This format embodied balances between man and nature and social comment.

Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2007. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 24).

Texte remanié de: Diss.--Philosophische Fakultät für Altertumskunde und Kulturwissenschaften--München--Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, 1999. / Bibliogr. p. XV-XXXIII. Notes bibliogr.

Texte remanié de: Diss. Ph. D.--University of California, Berkeley, 1993. / Bibliogr. p. 345-358.

Dissertation--Universität Bonn, 1998. / Bibliogr. p. XI-XII.

Thesis--New York University, 1973. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 379-388).