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Using Optical Illusions to Enhance Projection Design for Live Performance

Chau-Dang, Tiffanie T.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1588376296563101

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2020, BFA, Kent State University, College of the Arts / School of Theatre and Dance.
Even though there are no records of optical illusions being studied until Epicharmus’ work in the 5th century B.C., evidence of their application in art can be traced back to the cave paintings of the Paleolithic Era. It is impossible to assign a specific date to the creation of illusions because they are not merely inventions, but a reflection of geometric forms seen in nature. This paper begins with an analysis of different optical illusions based on Richard Gregory’s research. It then looks at how illusions have been used in performance in the past, how projections can support commonly used optical illusion methods, and how we can use projections to incorporate interactivity into live performance. The aforementioned information is then used to help inform decisions regarding the application of projections to a choreographed dance piece. In this section, several different projection surface options are also discussed. Being able to use projections as a medium and output allows for many new paths of artistic exploration, but along with this opportunity comes the need to determine how the technology can have the most meaningful impact.
Nicholas Drashner (Advisor)
Tippey Brett (Committee Member)
Honesty Tamara (Committee Member)
King Gregory (Committee Member)
Dance; Design; Fine Arts; Performing Arts; Psychology; Theater
Projection Design; Theatre; Dance; Live Performance; Performance Art; Optical Illusions; Live Motion Tracking

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  • Chau-Dang, T. T. (2020). Using Optical Illusions to Enhance Projection Design for Live Performance [Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1588376296563101

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Chau-Dang, Tiffanie. Using Optical Illusions to Enhance Projection Design for Live Performance. 2020. Kent State University, Undergraduate thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1588376296563101.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Chau-Dang, Tiffanie. "Using Optical Illusions to Enhance Projection Design for Live Performance." Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1588376296563101

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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