Fred G. Monti

Abstract

The paintings, in this series, deal with the psychology of the urban landscape. Sky lines, night scenes, and the human figure were examined. City structures, inhabitants, and the elements which make them up, become symbolic: catalysts for contemplation. The commonplace becomes metaphysical. The city is a foreign vacuum; a spiritual nomads land. Buildings, bus shelters, steel and glass become a compositional prison. Like an enigmatic halfway house, we have entered urban limbo. This group of paintings is a commentary on such imagery. Specifically, they are visual impressions of its numbing effect on the human psyche.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Painting--Themes, motives; Painting--Technique; Cities and towns in art

Publication Date

10-28-1994

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

School of Art (CIAS)

Advisor

Bornarth, Philip

Advisor/Committee Member

Williams, Lawrence

Advisor/Committee Member

Avallone, Pat

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: ND1341.M66 1994

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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