[accessibleimage] Re: [Art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research] art by Esref and others

From: "John M. Kennedy, Chair, Department of Life Sciences, University of Toronto at Scarborough, Toronto, 1265 Military Trail, ON M1C1A4, Canada" <kennedy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Art Beyond Sight Theory and Research <art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:27:32 -0400

Lisa Yayla wrote:

Hi, I was just reading Oliver Sacks book An Anthropologist on Mars and wondered Could drawing be divided in three parts. 1. the inherent, that which is "hardwired" in everyone includes eg math, information component need (contours - need in the same way one needs vitamins, as a component for development)

Contour perception likely has a great deal that is hardwired

2. the intake: senses

Yes: And do notice some development occurs for sure, though much is hardwired (eg sensitivity improves, some shapes become familiar)

3. the output:ability to draw, coordination

Yes: And do notice that we could become more and more coordinated but stay at the same level in drawing (eg using true form and parallel projection) or we can shift levels (eg using convergent lines to show receding parallels) while still being rather rough in our coordination. In this way sophistication is distinct from coordination. John

Would it not make it easier to understand how Esref draws then, that is he
is 1. hardwired like everyone to look for contour information 2. his
intake sense of touch is working fine 3. his output ability is in very
fine working order and in addition learns very well
And perhaps the the ability to draw can  be seen as a result of these
three parts?
Regards,
Lisa
Art Beyond Sight Theory and Research <art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research@xxxxxxxxxx> skriver:

Hi All - I just looked at the Art Beyond Sight web site, and it is fantastic. I check back there frequently, but not often enough. I was especially interested in the fine art produced by Esref Armagan. I wish that I had been able to attend his reception when he had an exhibit recently. Does anyone know how he does it? I am a Mac user, and could not view the video on the site. Does he use raised-line drawings before adding pigments? This is what I would expect from the paintings. Does he have any useful light perception? Regards, Morty Heller -- ********************** Morton A. Heller, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Physical Sciences Building Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL 61920 U.S.A. 217-581-2323 (office) 217-355-1231 _______________________________________________ Art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research mailing list Art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research@xxxxxxxxxx http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research
Lisa Yayla Huseby Kompetansesenter Oslo Norway lisa.yayla@xxxxxxxxxx

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