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This is the homepage for the PHYS 495/ARTS 499 course, entitled "The Physics of Art/The Art of Physics". Follow the navigation menu to the left to find other information about the class. This landing page will be used primarily to list class announcements. 

Announcements

11/13/23: Everyone needs to submit an artist statement by 5 pm tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 14 so they can be printed! For examples, go to https://www.artistaday.com/. These should be less than 300 words (check in a text editor) and in present tense. You can use your written proposal as a starting point. 

11/8/23: Installation of the exhibit begins during class time on Monday November 27th (the Monday after we return from Thanksgiving/fall break). The reception will be on December 4th from 5-7 PM. De-installation happens Thursday, December 7th from 9 AM - 3 PM.

10/2/23: Here is the full assignment description for the midterm proposals. You can also find an example of a good proposal in the general channel of Slack from Patrick. Please do not distribute this anywhere!

9/21/23: Here is a pdf version of the book from the Imagining Otherwise Symposium for those who are interested. Don't forget to check out Pygmalion this weekend!

9/11/23: Here is the PDF that Patrick shared in class about space making and composition in art. Don't forget to sign up for studio visits this week on this schedule.

9/5/23: Here are the PDFs you should read before next week

8/21/23: Here is a list of artists you can explore for inspiration for the first homework.

8/18/23: For the first class, please bring your laptop/device and an object that reveals something unique about yourself. The weirder the better!