212181 Peace art

Wednesday, November 11, 2009: 8:50 AM

Maria Snyder , MARIA SNYDER INC, New York, NY
This presentation will focus on an emerging body of graphic and video art, called "Peace Art." The presenter's work spans graphic, advertising, and fine arts in techniques and media. The presentation will include discussion of the challenges of bringing images and ideas about peace into the modern mainstream after decades of marginalization. Graphic and video art will be presented as part of the presentation.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this presentation participants will: Recognize the emerging "visual vocabulary" emerging around the concept of peace, globally; and Identify issues in mass media, advertising, and fashion related to bringing that new visual vocabulary into the main stream.

Keywords: Culture, Communication

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Maria Snyder is one of the top fashion designers/artist of America and recently launched a major line in China, “A Message Of Love.” Maria Snyder is a keen observer of trends and ideas that shape the globe and bring a fresh perspective to public health, from the world of art and fashion. Artist's Statement: "My PEACE SERIES was inspired by the symbols and words of PEACE to inspire and uplift our ability to trust in our goodness and to see our oneness with open hearts" Maria Snyder
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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