Using only white copy paper make three paper sculptures. The three paper sculptures are to represent the setting discussed in The Metamorphosis and will be miniature. The three sculptures are: a bed, a chest (or container, box, drawers, etc...) and a bug. The bed should contain the following elements: a mattress, a box spring, a bed frame that elevates it from the floor, a headboard and at least one pillow and one blanket. The chest should be designed so that it can conceal the bug. This assignment uses limited materials and does not allow the use of tape or glue. Final solution should be stable and visually communicate your response to the readings.
Materials:
White copy paper, ink set, brushes, scissors, Exacto knife, cut matt.
Readings:
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
and a reading from the book Poetics of Space by Gaston Bachelard.
Poetics of Space by Gaston Bachelard
Vocabulary:
ephemeral-lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory
polemical-a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
epithet-any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality
garret-an attic, usually a small, wretched one.
tumult-highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling; turbulent mental or emotional disturbance
imperturbability-incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm: imperturbable composure.
volute-a spiral or twisted formation or object.
clandestine-characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious
marquetry-inlaid work of variously colored woods or other materials, especially in furniture.
alchemy-any magical power or process of transmuting a common substance, usually of little value, into a substance of great value.
Outline:
- people hide their secrets in drawers.
- a metaphor is something concrete while an image is unstable and from the imagination.
-concepts lack knowledge and experience.
-the metaphor doesn't posses a direct virtue of an image.
-a filing cabinet differs from a drawer in that it is intelligence, it is reliable, can be seen and touched, is designed for utility purposes, replaces memory, and is very organized.
-each person may fill their cabinets differently, with varying perspectives.
-wardrobes can have false bottoms, they can hold more than what first meets the eye.
-the wardrobe is private, it is locked away from the public.
-it is meant for orderliness and most commonly holds objects that are not used daily.
-the wardrobe is compared to holding dreams, dreams we hold in ourselves but often do not open to the public and do not open even to ourselves every day.
-secrets are held in chests.
-locks are often sculpted and modeled after powerful people or sacred animals.
-the locks of boxes hide the mystery put into the boxes.
-the outside of the casket is usually not very significant.
-it carries more treasure than what meets the eye.
the interior can be changed or built on to create something more.
-the closing of a casket does not always mean the end.
-the author closes with the statement that we hide things in ourselves just as we hide or file things in furniture.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Vocabulary:
verminous-Of the nature of vermin; repulsive
diminutive-Extremely small in size; tiny
indisposition-Disinclination; unwillingness
amelioration-The state of being ameliorated; improvement
asphyxiation-To undergo asphyxia; suffocate
timidity-Lacking self-confidence; shy
Outline:
-Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, wakes up in his bed to find himself transformed into a large insect.
- He tries to get out of bed, but he can't move his transformed body.
-Gregor manages to unlock and open the door with his mouth, since he has no hands.
-Gregor wakes and sees that someone has put milk and bread in his room. At first he was excited, but he quickly discovers that he has no taste for milk.
-The next morning, his sister Grete comes in, sees that he has not touched the milk, and replaces it with rotting food scraps, which Gregor happily eats.
-Gregor also learns that his mother wants to visit him, but his sister and father will not let her.
- He begins climbing the walls and ceiling for amusement.
-Discovering Gregor’s new pastime, Grete decides to remove some of the furniture to give Gregor more space.
-Gregor’s mother sees him hanging on the wall and passes out.
- His father returns from his new job, and misunderstanding the situation, believes Gregor has tried to attack the mother.
-The family take on three boarders, requiring them to move excess furniture into Gregor’s room, which distresses Gregor.
-One of the boarders spots Gregor and they become alarmed.
- The three men protest and announce that they will move out immediately without paying rent because of the disgusting conditions in the apartment.
-Grete tells her parents that they must get rid of Gregor or they will all be ruined.
-Gregor dies.
-Upon discovering that Gregor is dead, the family feels a great sense of relief.
- The family takes a trolley ride out to the countryside, during which they consider their finances.
-They decide to move to a better apartment and Grete's parents think about finding her a husband.
- a metaphor is something concrete while an image is unstable and from the imagination.
-concepts lack knowledge and experience.
-the metaphor doesn't posses a direct virtue of an image.
-a filing cabinet differs from a drawer in that it is intelligence, it is reliable, can be seen and touched, is designed for utility purposes, replaces memory, and is very organized.
-each person may fill their cabinets differently, with varying perspectives.
-wardrobes can have false bottoms, they can hold more than what first meets the eye.
-the wardrobe is private, it is locked away from the public.
-it is meant for orderliness and most commonly holds objects that are not used daily.
-the wardrobe is compared to holding dreams, dreams we hold in ourselves but often do not open to the public and do not open even to ourselves every day.
-secrets are held in chests.
-locks are often sculpted and modeled after powerful people or sacred animals.
-the locks of boxes hide the mystery put into the boxes.
-the outside of the casket is usually not very significant.
-it carries more treasure than what meets the eye.
the interior can be changed or built on to create something more.
-the closing of a casket does not always mean the end.
-the author closes with the statement that we hide things in ourselves just as we hide or file things in furniture.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Vocabulary:
verminous-Of the nature of vermin; repulsive
diminutive-Extremely small in size; tiny
indisposition-Disinclination; unwillingness
amelioration-The state of being ameliorated; improvement
asphyxiation-To undergo asphyxia; suffocate
timidity-Lacking self-confidence; shy
Outline:
-Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, wakes up in his bed to find himself transformed into a large insect.
- He tries to get out of bed, but he can't move his transformed body.
-Gregor manages to unlock and open the door with his mouth, since he has no hands.
-Gregor wakes and sees that someone has put milk and bread in his room. At first he was excited, but he quickly discovers that he has no taste for milk.
-The next morning, his sister Grete comes in, sees that he has not touched the milk, and replaces it with rotting food scraps, which Gregor happily eats.
-Gregor also learns that his mother wants to visit him, but his sister and father will not let her.
- He begins climbing the walls and ceiling for amusement.
-Discovering Gregor’s new pastime, Grete decides to remove some of the furniture to give Gregor more space.
-Gregor’s mother sees him hanging on the wall and passes out.
- His father returns from his new job, and misunderstanding the situation, believes Gregor has tried to attack the mother.
-The family take on three boarders, requiring them to move excess furniture into Gregor’s room, which distresses Gregor.
-One of the boarders spots Gregor and they become alarmed.
- The three men protest and announce that they will move out immediately without paying rent because of the disgusting conditions in the apartment.
-Grete tells her parents that they must get rid of Gregor or they will all be ruined.
-Gregor dies.
-Upon discovering that Gregor is dead, the family feels a great sense of relief.
- The family takes a trolley ride out to the countryside, during which they consider their finances.
-They decide to move to a better apartment and Grete's parents think about finding her a husband.
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