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Overview: The act or process of investigating. 2. A detailed inquiry or systematic examination. Research: '"Research and experimental development (R&D) comprise creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications." (OECD (2002) Frascati Manual: proposed standard practice for surveys on research and experimental development, 6th edition.)[1] It is used to establish or confirm facts, reaffirm the results of previous work, solve new or existing problems, support theorems, or develop new theories. A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field. To test the validity of instruments, procedures, or experiments, research may replicate elements of prior projects, or the project as a whole.' From Wikipedia In art, the process of art as Investigation often includes "Research" The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines research in more detail as "a studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws". Research In The Art Investigation: Growing out of the traditions and precedents accumulated through the history of a quest for art, many artists seek to prove their theories and developed a new definition of art. The investigation is the process of making of art guided by the research supporting a vision. The investigation therefore is an accumulated group of works whose combined research supports the vision which is the subject of the investigation. Example of Art As Investigation: 1. Works "After" an other artist's work of art.
2. Works exploring conceptual theory governing creation of works of art.
3. Works exploring technical methods governing creation of works of art.
All of the examples would be "Research" included in the investigation leading to the visual art Thesis called "The Big Picture". The Big Picture Mixed Media Mosaic is a re-combination of periods converging back on to the canvas as an installation series. The Mixed Media units are an assembled installation using 13"x19" sheets of canvas. The mixed media mosaics feature configurations of 4x, 6x, 9x, and 16x. As an example, 16x would be 16 units of 13"x 19" canvas sheets painted with mixed media. © 2010 Glen River | ||