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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.