Sinister creativity: a phenomenological exploration of some of the experiences and perceptions of six lefthanded visual artists

Six lefthanded artist-educators were interviewed to attempt to discover any patterns t6 their perceptions and experiences. Artists have their own culture and priorities. According to the literature, lefthanded people appear more likely to suffer from dyslexia, allergies, asthma and other auto-immune diseases as well as machinery and equipment injuries. Patterns emerging suggested that lefthanded people indeed suffer more from dyslexia. More startling was the distinct possibility that many artists have traumatic childhood histories. This would commonly include negative school experiences, and for a significant number sexual assault, perceived or actual abandonment by parents, and/or consistently low selfesteem. The researcher discovered possible reasons why creative people frequently have problems at school, why they tend to be rebellious and anti-establishment oriented, how many of them perceive societal rules, and why they are more likely to be lefthanded. These characteristics all have significant implications for art school administrators.

Chapman family members in a touring car, possibly in Covina, California, 1909

Chapman family members in a touring car outsdie a residence, possibly in Covina, California, October, 1909.

Braden Residence Hall, Chapman College, Orange, California

Braden Hall, originally West Hall, men's dormitory, Chapman University, Orange, California. Constructed by Chapman College in 1959 and demolished in 2007.

Braden Residence Hall

Braden Residence Hall [formerly West Hall], Chapman University, Orange, California. It was constructed by Chapman College in 1959 for a men's dormitory and demolished in 2007.

Groundbreaking for Braden Residence Hall [West Hall]

Groundbreaking ceremony for Braden Residence Hall [formerly West Hall], Chapman University, Orange, California. It was constructed by Chapman College in 1959 for a men's dormitory and torn down in 2007. Left to right, seated are Dr. Buell F. Enyeart, Director of Evening Division and Summer School; John Davis; standing behind is Randolph Cutlip, Dean of Graduate Studies; Colleen Richardson with shovel; Marshon De Poister [dark suit], Dean of the College; and J. E. Wilkinson at the podium.

Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman College, Orange, California

Exterior view of East Hall [renamed Cheverton Residence Hall], Chapman University, Orange, California. was constructed by Chapman College and dedicated in 1959 as a dormitory for women. It was named for Dr. Cecil F. Cheverton, president of Chapman College in the 1930s.

Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman College, Orange, California

Working on the construction of East Hall [renamed Cheverton Residence Hall], Chapman University, Orange, California. It was constructed by Chapman College and dedicated in 1959 as a dormitory for women.

Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman College, Orange, California

Inside a dormitory room at Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman College, Orange, California, ca. 1960. The dormitory was dedicated in 1959 and torn down in 2002.

Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman College, Orange, California

Exterior of Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman College, Orange, California. It was dedicated in 1959 as a women's dormitory and was torn down in 2002.

Pool area, Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman College, Orange, California

Around the pool area, Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman University, Orange, California, ca. 1978. Dedicated in 1959 and torn down in 2002.

Swimming pool, Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman College, Orange, California

Swimming pool for Cheverton Residence Hall [originally East Hall], Chapman College, Orange, California, ca. 1978. The dormitory was dedicated in 1959 as housing for women and torn down in 2002.

Metal music as critical dystopia : humans, technology and the future in 1990s science fiction metal

Metal Music as Critical Dystopia: Humans, Technology and the Future in 1990s Science Fiction Metal seeks to demonstrate that the dystopian elements in metal music are not merely or necessarily a sonic celebration of disaster. Rather, metal music's fascination with dystopian imagery is often critical in intent, borrowing themes and imagery from other literary and cinematic traditions in an effort to express a form of social commentary. The artists and musical works examined in this thesis maintain strong ties with the science fiction genre, in particular, and tum to science fiction conventions in order to examine the long-term implications of humanity's complex relationship with advanced technology. Situating metal's engagements with science fiction in relation to a broader practice of blending science fiction and popular music and to the technophobic tradition in writing and film, this thesis analyzes the works of two science fiction metal bands, VOlvod and Fear Factory, and provides close readings of four futuristic albums from the mid to late 1990s that address humanity's relationship with advanced technology in musical and visual imagery as well as lyrics. These recorded texts, described here as cyber metal for their preoccupation with technology in subject matter and in sound, represent prime examples of the critical dystopia in metal music. While these albums identify contemporary problems as the root bf devastation yet to come, their musical narratives leave room for the possibility of hope , allowing for the chance that dystopia is not our inevitable future.

Morlan Residence Hall, Chapman College, Orange, California

Night view of Morlan Residence Hall, Orange, California, named in honor of Dr. Halford J. Morlan and Perwyn Bohrer Morlan. Morlan Residence Hall Married Student Apartments and Dining Hall was dedicated November 20, 1963, and an addition dedicated December 1, 1965.

Living between two cultures : personality and adaptation in Chinese immigrant youth /

The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between shyness and acculturation modes of Chinese immigrant youth in Canada and whether shyness moderates the relationship between acculturation and adaptation. In addition, I examined whether shyness, in conjunction with sociability, moderates the relationship between acculturation and adaptation. Ninety-nine young Chinese immigrants (42 men), ranging in age from 16 to 26 years old, completed a questionnaire that assessed their demographic information, acculturation modes, shyness, sociability, psychological adaptation Oife satisfaction, self-esteem, and depression), and socio-cultural adaptation. Results showed that Chinese orientation was significantly and negatively correlated with age, generation status, English proficiency, and length of residence in Canada. In contrast, Canadian orientation was significantly and positively correlated with generation status, English proficiency, and length of residence in Canada. Canadian orientation was also significantly and negatively correlated with shyness and positively correlated with sociability and psychological and socio-cultural adaptation. Participants who were shyer were more likely to have poorer psychological and socio-cultural adaptation, and to report lower life satisfaction and self-esteem and higher depression. Results from hierarchical multiple regression analyses indicated that Chinese immigrant youth who were separated had higher scores on shyness than those who were integrated and assimilated. There were no significant differences in shyness between youth who were separated and youth who were marginalized, nor were there differences between youth who were integrated and those who were assimilated. Furthermore, integrated Chinese youth reported significantly higher scores in sociability than those who were separated and marginalized but not significantly higher than those who were assimilated.' Shyness did not moderate the relationship between acculturation modes and psychological and socio-cultural adaptation. Unfortunately, the hypothesis to examine if shyness, in combination with sociability, moderated the relationship between acculturation and psychological adaptation could not be tested in the present study because of limitations in cell sizes. The findings suggested that how Chinese immigrant youth acculturate in the receiving country might not be the crucial factor in determining their adaptation. Instead, other factors, such as personality characteristics and nature of the acculturating group, may playa more crucial role. Shyness may have important ramifications for the acculturation and adaptation of young Chinese immigrants to a new society.

Patterns in space : a regional study of motif in Minoan wall painting

This thesis consists of a quantitative analysis of the regional prevalence of certain artistic motifs as they appear in Minoan wall painting of the Neopalatial period. This will help to establish the relative degree of artistic autonomy exercised by each of the sites included in this study. The results show that the argument for itinerant artists during this time period is a strong one, but the assumption that these travelling artists were being controlled by any one palace-centre is erroneous. Rather, the similarities and differences seen suggest that the choices were predicated either by the specific patrons, or by the function of the associated building or room. Thus, the motifs found within this study should be understood as constituting a cultural identity, with greater or lesser degrees of regional homogeneity, which act as one facet of a number of cultural indicators that can be used to better understand the role of artists and regional dynamics on the island during the Bronze Age.