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ISem 101: The Monsters We Make

 Monster  Palimpsest  Assignment  

   

   The  concept  of  palimpsest  comes  from  the  Middle  Ages,  when  parchment  was  so  costly  that  it  was  often  reused.  The  original  writing  was  washed  or  scraped  off  of  the  parchment  and  it  was  re-­‐written  on.  However,  the  original  writing  was  never  completely  eradicated  and  could  be  seen  behind/beneath  the  new  writing.  This  creates  a  multi-­‐layered  visual  image  –  kind  of  like  when  you  write  hard  on  paper  and  the  pencil  marks  show  through  on  the  next  page.    Part  1:  We  are  using  this  concept  for  the  basis  of  a  visual  representation  of  a  monster/the  monstrous  by  using  layers,  like  a  palimpsest.  Think  about  how  the  layers  themselves  can  help  communicate.  Create  your  representation  using  one  or  more  different  elements  (original  art,  digital  art,  found  images,  words  –  using  font,  size,  color,  etc,  as  ways  to  communicate  beyond  language).  You  may  use  elements  you  find,  but  you  cannot  simply  cut  and  paste  an  existing  image  –  the  final  product  must  be  your  creation.  The  layers  may  be  regular  printer  paper  with  holes  cut  through  to  show  the  layer(s)  underneath,  or  you  may  choose  to  use  vellum  so  the  bottom  layer(s)  “bleed”  through  the  top.    Part  2:  The  palimpsest  will  be  accompanied  by  an  Artist’s  Statement  (typed,  around  one  page,  double-­‐spaced)  in  which  you  describe  your  decision-­‐making  process  of  creating  your  palimpsest  and  how  it  represents  your  concept  of  the  monster/the  monstrous.  Your  palimpsest  and  artist’s  statement  must  incorporate  at  least  one  criteria  of  a  monster/the  monstrous  from  class  reading  and  discussion.      Due  Date:  Monday,  September  19,  beginning  of  class.