John
My apologies, it was late and please forgive my ignorance. Despite my
interest in research, I tend to shy away from such terminology. I can
only guess that a 'formal problem' (as opposed to a 'problem' per se)
must carry some dialectical significance or attached discourse, as in a
'research question' implies a context and possible methodological
approaches to seeking an answer, compared to a simple question. But
this is conjecture based on my own intellectualism, rather than
intellect, or the confusion of complicatedness with the simplicity of
complexity.
Maybe someone else can shine some light on this?
Thanks
David
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On 26 Jan 2005, at 12:12, John Stell wrote:
> The issue of whether 'formal problem' means something different from
> 'problem' may well seem silly but in the context of a network devoted
> to drawing research is actually significant.
>
> Drawing research very often involves writing about drawing as well as
> practical drawing itself. If this writing is to communicate
> successfully
> to its readers we have to ensure that the terminology used has a clear
> meaning. I appreciate that artists may justifiably use texts to perform
> other functions than straightforward communication in a rational way.
> However, there is a need for clarity at least on some occasions.
>
> I have heard the phrase 'formal problem' on a few occasions in the
> past,
> and I hoped someone might be able to explain what it meant.
>
> John
>
>
> On Tue, 25 Jan 2005, David Haley wrote:
>
>> With the greatest respect, given that this has generally been (in my
>> opinion)
>> a very interesting exchange, this is now getting a bit silly - am I
>> meant to
>> respond to 'Why draw?', or 'formal problems', as 'opposed to a
>> problem'?
>>
>> Frankly, it's too late and these questions seem to be glib reactions,
>> rather
>> than considered inquiries (don't ask me to define the difference!).
>>
>> I know, these are the things I should ignore, so please have a go, at
>> least,
>> to offer an answer, or move on.
>>
>> Good night
>>
>> David
>>
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