So, a few questions on the title for the show of my new work at the Moakley Federal Courthouse.
Basically, why “Reference Point” as a title?
Besides the obvious, referring to cultural references through collage, and biographical references in relationship to these; or using “points” or “dots” as collage features, the title seemed to work perfectly in ways beyond that.
Besides the obvious, referring to cultural references through collage, and biographical references in relationship to these; or using “points” or “dots” as collage features, the title seemed to work perfectly in ways beyond that.
Ideas for "Point" Like: Direct, Indicate, Meaning, Purpose, Dot, etc.... And for "Reference" like: Refer To, Draw From, Measure, Use, etc.
Anyhow, I looked them up. It may not help, but it is pretty interesting. There are definitely ties to each piece in the show, and the theme of the collective.
Anyhow, I looked them up. It may not help, but it is pretty interesting. There are definitely ties to each piece in the show, and the theme of the collective.
Here are some sample definitions of “reference” from Dictionary.com:
1. an act or instance of referring.
2. a mention; allusion.
3. something for which a name or designation stands; denotation.
4. a direction in a book or writing to some other book, passage, etc.
5. a book, passage, etc., to which one is directed.
6. material contained in a footnote or bibliography, or referred to by a reference mark.
7. use or recourse for purposes of information: a library for public reference.
8. a person to whom one refers for testimony as to one's character, abilities, etc.
9. a statement, usually written, as to a person's character, abilities, etc.
10. relation, regard, or respect: all persons, without reference to age.
–verb (used with object)
1. an act or instance of referring.
2. a mention; allusion.
3. something for which a name or designation stands; denotation.
4. a direction in a book or writing to some other book, passage, etc.
5. a book, passage, etc., to which one is directed.
6. material contained in a footnote or bibliography, or referred to by a reference mark.
7. use or recourse for purposes of information: a library for public reference.
8. a person to whom one refers for testimony as to one's character, abilities, etc.
9. a statement, usually written, as to a person's character, abilities, etc.
10. relation, regard, or respect: all persons, without reference to age.
–verb (used with object)
11. to furnish (a book, dissertation, etc.) with references: Each new volume is thoroughly referenced.
12. to arrange (notes, data, etc.) for easy reference: Statistical data is referenced in the glossary.
13. to refer to: to reference a file.
And here are some sample definitions of “point” from Dictionary.com:
verb
1. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents" [syn: indicate]
2. be oriented; "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward" [syn: orient]
3. direct into a position for use; "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me" [syn: charge]
4. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
5. be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued" [syn: bespeak]
6. mark with diacritics; "point the letter"
7. mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
8. be positionable in a specified manner; "The gun points with ease"
9. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself" [syn: target]
10. indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle; "the dog pointed the dead duck"
11. give a point to; "The candles are tapered" [syn: sharpen]
12. repair the joints of bricks; "point a chimney"
Noun:
1. A sharp or tapered end: the point of a knife; the point of the antenna.
2. An object having a sharp or tapered end: a stone projectile point.
3. A tapering extension of land projecting into water; a peninsula, cape, or promontory.
4. A mark formed by or as if by a sharp end.
5. A mark or dot used in printing or writing for punctuation, especially a period.
6. A decimal point.
7. One of the protruding marks used in certain methods of writing and printing for the blind.
8. Mathematics
a. A dimensionless geometric object having no properties except location.
b. An element in a geometrically described set.
c. A place or locality considered with regard to its position: connections to Chicago and points west.
d. A narrowly particularized and localized position or place; a spot: The troops halted at a point roughly 1,000 yards from the river.
e. Any of the 32 equal divisions marked at the circumference of a mariner's compass card that indicate direction.
f. A distinct condition or degree: finally reached the point of exhaustion.
g. The interval of time immediately before a given occurrence; the verge: on the point of resignation; at the point of death.
h. The act or an instance of pointing.
i. The stiff and attentive stance taken by a hunting dog.
j. A reconnaissance or patrol unit that moves ahead of an advance party or guard, or that follows a rear guard.
k. The position occupied by such a unit or guard: A team of Rangers were walking point at the outset of the operation.
point·ed, point·ing, points v. tr.
1. To direct or aim: point a weapon. See Synonyms at aim.
2. To bring (something) to notice: pointed out an error in their reasoning.
3. To indicate the position or direction of: pointed out the oldest buildings on the skyline.
4. To sharpen (a pencil, for example); provide with a point.
5. To separate with decimal points: pointing off the hundredths place in a column of figures.
6. To mark (text) with points; punctuate.
7. Linguistics To mark (a consonant) with a vowel point.
8. To give emphasis to; stress: comments that simply point up flawed reasoning.
9. To indicate the presence and position of (game) by standing immobile and directing the muzzle toward it. Used of a hunting dog.
10. To fill and finish the joints of (masonry) with cement or mortar.
12. to arrange (notes, data, etc.) for easy reference: Statistical data is referenced in the glossary.
13. to refer to: to reference a file.
And here are some sample definitions of “point” from Dictionary.com:
verb
1. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents" [syn: indicate]
2. be oriented; "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward" [syn: orient]
3. direct into a position for use; "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me" [syn: charge]
4. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
5. be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued" [syn: bespeak]
6. mark with diacritics; "point the letter"
7. mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
8. be positionable in a specified manner; "The gun points with ease"
9. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself" [syn: target]
10. indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle; "the dog pointed the dead duck"
11. give a point to; "The candles are tapered" [syn: sharpen]
12. repair the joints of bricks; "point a chimney"
Noun:
1. A sharp or tapered end: the point of a knife; the point of the antenna.
2. An object having a sharp or tapered end: a stone projectile point.
3. A tapering extension of land projecting into water; a peninsula, cape, or promontory.
4. A mark formed by or as if by a sharp end.
5. A mark or dot used in printing or writing for punctuation, especially a period.
6. A decimal point.
7. One of the protruding marks used in certain methods of writing and printing for the blind.
8. Mathematics
a. A dimensionless geometric object having no properties except location.
b. An element in a geometrically described set.
c. A place or locality considered with regard to its position: connections to Chicago and points west.
d. A narrowly particularized and localized position or place; a spot: The troops halted at a point roughly 1,000 yards from the river.
e. Any of the 32 equal divisions marked at the circumference of a mariner's compass card that indicate direction.
f. A distinct condition or degree: finally reached the point of exhaustion.
g. The interval of time immediately before a given occurrence; the verge: on the point of resignation; at the point of death.
h. The act or an instance of pointing.
i. The stiff and attentive stance taken by a hunting dog.
j. A reconnaissance or patrol unit that moves ahead of an advance party or guard, or that follows a rear guard.
k. The position occupied by such a unit or guard: A team of Rangers were walking point at the outset of the operation.
point·ed, point·ing, points v. tr.
1. To direct or aim: point a weapon. See Synonyms at aim.
2. To bring (something) to notice: pointed out an error in their reasoning.
3. To indicate the position or direction of: pointed out the oldest buildings on the skyline.
4. To sharpen (a pencil, for example); provide with a point.
5. To separate with decimal points: pointing off the hundredths place in a column of figures.
6. To mark (text) with points; punctuate.
7. Linguistics To mark (a consonant) with a vowel point.
8. To give emphasis to; stress: comments that simply point up flawed reasoning.
9. To indicate the presence and position of (game) by standing immobile and directing the muzzle toward it. Used of a hunting dog.
10. To fill and finish the joints of (masonry) with cement or mortar.
v. intr.
1. To direct attention or indicate position with or as if with the finger.
2. To turn the mind or thought in a particular direction or to a particular conclusion: All indications point to an early spring.
3. To be turned or faced in a given direction; aim.
4. To indicate the presence and position of game. Used of a hunting dog.
5. Nautical To sail close to the wind.
1. To direct attention or indicate position with or as if with the finger.
2. To turn the mind or thought in a particular direction or to a particular conclusion: All indications point to an early spring.
3. To be turned or faced in a given direction; aim.
4. To indicate the presence and position of game. Used of a hunting dog.
5. Nautical To sail close to the wind.
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