DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/DFA4-BR28
Defense Date
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Crafts
First Advisor
Jack Wax
Second Advisor
Nataylia Pinchuck
Third Advisor
Debbie Quick
Fourth Advisor
Lydia Thompson
Abstract
This thesis challenges the sedentary nature of living vicariously through the television, whether it be watching sports or playing video games. Since the advent of professional sports spectators have become accustomed to stadiums stuffed with people cheering on their favorite teams. The television substitutes for this visceral experience and allows viewers to live surrogate lives without leaving the living room. Ultimately, I see this thesis as a social commentary on the impact of sports and media in our society. This project highlights the sociological implications of the loss of interpersonal contact perpetuated by media.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
May 2009