BA (Hons) Illustration Context of Practice 3 Proposal Form Make sure you print a copy off for your own records Name:
Astrid Weguelin
E-mail:
aw106045@students.leeds-art.ac.uk
SUBJECTS OF CONTEXTUAL RESEARCH ALREADY UNDERTAKEN
Level 4:
To what extent did the Russian Revolution affect the art and design of the time?
Level 5:
To what extent does architectural and environmental design manipulate our behaviour?
AIM AND/OR OBJECTIVE OF YOUR PROPOSED C.O.P.3 PROJECT th ‘Was the rise of Communism in Russia during the 20 century down to their use of Propaganda? Focusing on the period surrounding the Russian revolution of 1917, looking at how the propaganda infiltrated the culture at the time. I want to explore the design techniques used within the propaganda, and the psychological effects they had on the people. I am also interested in exploring how the propaganda and constructivist aesthetic encompassed all cultural activities (film, music, theatre, art etc.). I will also look at current propaganda e.g. in North Korea, but also how the Russian aesthetic has influenced posters and artwork today.
1. What research needs to be undertaken into the general and specific contexts of your practice? Research into the historical background of Russia, who Lenin and Stalin were, why the revolution happened and why there was a necessity for propaganda Research into common themes within the propaganda posters – subject matter, illustration style, colour, composition, shapes, type etc. Research into some psychology theories surrounding visual effects of posters – how much can we actually be manipulated, what aspects will attract attention most Research into other methods of propaganda e.g. the art movement ‘constructivism’ became the aesthetic of the communists and influenced how textiles, instruction manuals, theatre design etc. was visually perceived Art movements – constructivism, Bauhaus, suprematism Review current posters with similar attributes with the aim of manipulating people in some way – advertising? Current political propaganda – ISIS (their modern take on propaganda by using a variety of platforms), North Korean political posters
2. What approach(es) will you take and what processes, methods, materials and tools are to be involved in research into your practice? Exploring the design techniques within the poster art using my own materials