Thursday, 10 April 2014

Dissertation Proposal Notes

Possible titles-
How are rituals used in art?
How do rituals relate to art?

- discuss general role of rituals
- discuss similarities between rituals (e.g. religious) and habits/compulsions
- discuss art which seems to be based on rituals (e.g. collecting, routines)

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/artist-exhibits-200-stolen-coats-so-owners-can-reclaim-them-6516897.html
Sigmund Freud's "Civilization and its Discontents,"
Mike Kelley's "Foul Perfection,"
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy books
Adam Curtis' "The Century of the Self"