Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Name
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Department
Visual & Performing Arts; College of Arts & Sciences
First Advisor
Gregg Moore
Abstract
There is a disorder that is rather common within the world and yet is not well known. It is a something that affects one in every twenty-six individuals. It is called epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which a person to experience bursts of random electrical activity within their brains, these bursts being called "seizures." This article discusses this disorder and goes into detail about the forms of it, procedures that are done to try and help those living with epilepsy, and artwork that is inspired by this disorder.
Recommended Citation
Riggans, Rey'Na, "One in Every Twenty-Six" (2023). Capstone Showcase. 2.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2023/arts/2
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One in Every Twenty-Six
There is a disorder that is rather common within the world and yet is not well known. It is a something that affects one in every twenty-six individuals. It is called epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which a person to experience bursts of random electrical activity within their brains, these bursts being called "seizures." This article discusses this disorder and goes into detail about the forms of it, procedures that are done to try and help those living with epilepsy, and artwork that is inspired by this disorder.
Comments
This thesis an analysis over epilepsy and holds a brief discussion about artwork that is inspired by this disorder. The reasoning behind this is because the author, Rey'Na A. Riggans, is a professional artist, as well as an activist in favor of educating the world on neurological ailments.