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Open Access Thesis
Document Type
thesis
Degree Program
Art
Degree Type
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Year Degree Awarded
2016
Month Degree Awarded
May
Abstract
A cultural, historical, and scientific survey of the phenomena of primate pictorial behavior, presented in a series of interconnected vignettes. What do primates find visually appealing? What is their motivation when creating images? What are the implications for art and for science? By drawing explicit and implicit connections between science, art, case studies, research, and personal narrative, I attempt to weave together what we know, and what we may never be able to know about this complex field.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/8547766
First Advisor
Robin Mandel
Second Advisor
Melinda Novak
Third Advisor
Jenny Vogel
Recommended Citation
Sams, Chelsea L., "Primate Aesthetics" (2016). Masters Theses. 375.
https://doi.org/10.7275/8547766
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/masters_theses_2/375
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