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Shortess, George K.

 Person

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

George Shortess Artists' Books Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0480
Abstract

This collection comprises artists’ books, exhibition catalogs, and literary fiction dating from the 1970s to the 1990s. It reflects a wide range of conceptual approaches to the book as a medium of artistic expression. The materials challenge conventional formats and explore experimental narrative, structure, and design. The collection was assembled by George Shortess—psychologist, professor, and artist—whose own artist books are also included.

Dates: 1973-1990

How Do You Feel About Aids?, 1990

 Item — Box 0480.01: Series 0480.01; Series 0480.01A, Item: 006
Identifier: 0480.01.006
Scope and Contents

· December 1990 an interactive exhibit about AIDS was on display at the Open Space Gallery in Allentown, PA. Part of the exhibit was to have viewers write down how they viewed AIDS. · The book is a collection of the viewers’ words on AIDS. · Black wooden(?) cover with metal fasteners and red paint

Dates: 1990

ITHINK, 1987

 Item — Box 0480.01: Series 0480.01; Series 0480.01A, Item: 016
Identifier: 0480.01A.005
Scope and Contents

The words “I THINK” written in different variations for pages

Dates: 1987

ITHINK YOUARE MENTAL IMAGES MADEBY ABRAIN, 1988

 Item — Box 0480.01: Series 0480.01; Series 0480.01A, Item: 015
Identifier: 0480.01A.004
Scope and Contents

The words of the title in different variations for pages. Spaced out, diagonal, in blocks.

Dates: 1988

MENTAL, 1987

 Item — Box 0480.01: Series 0480.01; Series 0480.01A, Item: 014
Identifier: 0480.01A.003
Scope and Contents

The word “Mental” written in different variations for pages

Dates: 1987

NEURAL, 1986

 Item — Box 0480.01: Series 0480.01; Series 0480.01A, Item: 012
Identifier: 0480.01A.001
Scope and Contents

· The word “Neural” in different variations for pages. Spread out. Diagonal, in a block, etc.

Dates: 1986

Paintings, Installations and Art Information

 Item — Box 0480.01: Series 0480.01; Series 0480.01A, Item: 018
Identifier: 0480.01A.007
Scope and Contents

· A paper written about the scientific and intuitive ways of knowing about art and art information. · Includes pictures of artwork and installations

Dates: 1973-1990

Pratt Lab at Lehigh University

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0372
Abstract

Collection of documents, publications and photographs documenting the Pratt Lab at Lehigh University. Pratt Lab was a psychology experiment laboratory was funded by Pratt Foundation. Contains black and white photographs, 38 file folders of equipment description, manuals of apparatus, Prof. Jenkins reprints of artcles, and Munsell Book of Color.

Dates: 1937 - 1983

SYSTEM, 1987

 Item — Box 0480.01: Series 0480.01; Series 0480.01A, Item: 017
Identifier: 0480.01A.006
Scope and Contents

The word “SYSTEM” is written in different variations

Dates: 1987

The Development of Neural Art, 2024

 Item — Box 0480.01: Series 0480.01; Series 0480.01A, Item: 019
Identifier: 0480.01A.008
Scope and Contents

· An explanation of Shortess’ career in the arts and incorporating the neural science behind creating artworks about that

Dates: 2024

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Type
Archival Object 9
Collection 2
 
Subject
AIDS 2
Art -- Collectors and collecting 1
Artists' books 1
Lehigh University--Buildings. 1
Photographs 1