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A matter of art an invitation to public art, 1990

 Item — Multiple Containers

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

Dates

  • 1990

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

System requirements: U-matic player.

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

1 videocassette (1 videocassette (20 min.)) : sound, color ; 3/4 in.

199 pages (1 production book (199 pages)) ; 28 cm

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

This project combines interviews with people on the street, artists, and scholars to determine the perception of public art by the public. It uses public art as a metaphor to raise social and environmental issues to the level of public discussion.

Physical Location

Walker Building, 2nd floor, 225 [Range: 1L]; Thesis Offsite Storage

General

LC Call Number(s): ECL-ARCV[ARCHIVES]N8845.B67 A43 1990, ECL-REMOTE[THESIS]N8845.B67 A43 1990; Thesis / Dissertation Note: Thesis (M.A.) Mass Communication --Emerson College, 1993.

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301