David Houston Libros

Focusing on the visionary artistry of Steve Tobin, this monograph delves into his impressive outdoor sculptures that have gained international acclaim. It offers an in-depth exploration of his creative process and the themes that define his work, showcasing the unique blend of nature and art that characterizes his large-scale installations. The book highlights Tobin's innovative techniques and the profound impact of his sculptures on the landscape, making it a compelling read for art enthusiasts and admirers of contemporary sculpture.

Embracing the theme of obscurity, this work creatively explores the concept through the lens of Oulipo's principles of constraint. The author employs a playful and unconventional narrative style, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and intricacies of the mundane. The book offers a unique perspective on creativity and the often-overlooked aspects of life, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in literary experimentation.

Set against a backdrop of dystopian themes, the narrative spans 30 years and four continents, intertwining the lives of three main characters. This literary fiction weaves together elements of romance and suspense, creating a plot-driven experience that is uniquely complemented by a six-track musical concept album, enhancing the storytelling through an auditory dimension.

The publication provides a comprehensive overview of the art and history of a father-son duo, highlighting their significant contributions as Louisiana artists. It accompanies a major retrospective exhibition at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, marking the first extensive showcase of their intricate works. This exploration delves into their artistic legacies, emphasizing their importance within the Southern art narrative.

This book proposes an interdisciplinary integration of empirically grounded musicological evidence into linguistic curricula. Phonological, syntactic, and neurological convergences between music and language are identified. However, differences in semantic content and the deliberateness ascribed to a musical or linguistic event inhibit the extent to which a music-language comparison can advance without qualification. Two experiments were conducted, the first presenting a unique music-linguistic phenomenon, suggesting that the major and minor modes in music are non-arbitrarily associated with certain linguistic stimuli ('kiki' and 'bouba', respectively) in accord with their phonetic characteristics (e.g. vowel and consonant quality). This topic is considered in the light of evidence from synaesthesia and sound symbolism. The second experiment explores the level of accord between the linguistic and musical academic communities on subjects relevant to an interdisciplinary discussion. A questionnaire form was administered, with results indicating that an insufficient amount of agreement exists between the two fields to facilitate a productive exchange and evaluation of ideas.