I think this is an extremely interesting idea! It is something which is
definitely worthy of further study,
Martin Salisbury
On Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:02:43 +0000 Katrinka Wilson
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> Here is my response to the challenge to offer suggestions for drawing
> research.
>
> I propose that an investigation into the terminology used to describe
> drawing activity would be a promising line of enquiry.
>
> The vocabulary used to talk about drawing activity is rich and varied,
> sometimes appearing to be a medley of terms borrowed from other disciplines.
> Just as we are prepared to use any graphic tactics that work to convey the
> idea, so it seems different terminologies are used as and when they meet the
> need,without an underlying system. It may be that this usage represents a
> form of artistic colloquialism, as opposed to a specialist language.
>
> Insights into several issues may arise as a result of such a project, for
> example:
>
> How do artists tend to describe their work and its processes, what exactly
> is the commonality and what are the variances within it?
> What kind of terms best transfer concepts from the visual into the verbal
> mode?
> Are there interesting parallels between terms used in analogous disciplines,
> for example between drawing and dance ?
> Could a study of the language used by drawers reveal the nature of artists
> awareness of current theory.
> Does using the working language of another discipline influence research
> methods and concepts in the drawing domain?
> Is a fresh language developing around drawing? if a particular language
> already exist, is it yet to be moved into the broader arena?
>
> Probably many of those involved in drawing already know the answers to these
> question, but it might be interesting to see such a discussion rounded up
> and documented.
>
> Katrinka Wilson
>
>
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