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...first” daguerreotypes, Sandworth and Hawes 1846-47 “Operations Under Ether,” underscore daguerreotypy’s scientific foundation, used here to capture the first instance of anesthesia-assisted surgery. Stoic and stern of countenance and apparel, the surgeons contrast in sharp relief with the patient, who, exists a blur in the center, a wild, smeared profusion of thrashing limbs and jerking torso. The picture is ultimately posed and gives the air of calm composure, but these stately figures also exude a certain palpable unease and skepticism, presumably from the fact that...
...sharp contrast to Dumala’s meticulous lines are the collages by Jackie Brookner, environmental artist and writer (VES 130abr, “The Language of Sculpture”). Brookner is undeniably the most abstract artist of the five; the content of her art seems almost indecipherable except for what appears to be a droopy, lethargic tongue on the floor in the middle of the gallery. A sculpture whose subject is clearly suggested by the witty title, “AHHH,” the red velvet tongue spills forth from an arched, wooden “mouth?...
Indeed, at the outset of the match, it appeared Patterson might well notch the shutout as he kept freshman Michael Strong entirely off balance, reducing him to chasing the ball frantically around the court, a stark contrast to Patterson’s own calm play...
...disheartening note, the Crimson faithful at the game were few and far between. The band attended in force but appeared to outnumber the rest of Harvard’s fans, and the only Crimson jerseys visible adorned the shoulders of band members. In stark contrast to the Harvard no-shows, Northeastern fans were out in force, with almost the entire 309 section wearing Husky black. With the Huskies in firm control, the Northeastern faithful directed a mock “Safety School” chant in Harvard’s direction, with very little response...
...contrast, however, the second, diminutively titled “+” disc is sheer, unadulterated pleasure. Here, Scott digs deep into the bag of Baduisms and comes up with her own brand of sweet, sweet soul. This disc is so understated and mellow that it almost sounds as though a different singer has commandeered the spotlight after the exhausting pitch of the live material. “Gotta Get Up” is a classic soul song that might have been a Curtis Mayfield cover were it not for the reference to “staying at home...