1. Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you choose from the selection listed above.I chose the four videos that I chose because they sounded the most interesting to me. I chose to learn about Buddhism, Chinese art, Japanese art and African art.. These are 3 cultures that interest me greatly so I chose the videos to learn more about them.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Buddhism:
This film explains the birth of Buddhism and its spread. It uses detailed analysis of the architecture and art of this religion to show how it has grown and spread. It focuses mainly on the places where it has flourished such as Mahabodhi Temple.
Chinese Art: Treasures of the National Palace Museum:
This film spotlights 33 different pieces of Chinese art, and their influence on the Chinese culture. These pieces are rarely seen out of the museum that hold them, and they help to show how the Chinese culture has changed and transformed through the pieces.
The Great Wave (Japanese Art):
This film tells the story of an iconic image known as The Great Wave. It also tells of its visionary maker, and the times in which he lived. It also decodes the multiple meanings of The Great Wave, and explains the mechanics of wood block printing.
African Art:
The main concept of this film is the culture of the African tribes and the art that is involved in the everyday life of these tribes. The video describes the rituals and other artistic expressions that take place in these cultures. It also shows how and why these artistic expressions are important to the people.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the readings in the text because they are videos about the cultures that are discussed in the reading. The videos show the cultures from the reading and art from these cultures.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I enjoyed the films and feel that they do much to enhance my knowledge on these cultures. They add depth to understanding by allowing me to see more about the art of these tribes. It also adds more information that the books did not include. This adds more depth to my understanding of the material.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Week Nine - Art Making/Material Exploration Drawings - Exploring Line
1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?
By using my hand as the subject matter of my drawing it made me have to think about how the hand looked, by putting it in 3D Form I disliked using my own hand because it is hard to keep the same pose for the whole drawing.
2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?
The media that i chose was pencil because i feel that pencil offers a little more control . I also didn't have any charcoal on hand and pencil was easier to find.
3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
To create a drawing with my non-dominate hand was awkward. The process was a lot slower
4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
The drawing of my left hand is not as good as the drawing of my right. Because i am right handed i believe that the drawing of my right hand is more realistic looking. .
5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
No i would not consider using my non-dominant hand because i am less able to control my movements with that hand. My right hand allows me to control where i want the pencil to go, whereas with my right hand it is more shaky and less controlled.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Week Nine - Blog: Video Reviews
1. Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I picked the four videos that I chose because I was familiar with the artists who the videos were about. Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Albrecht Durer, and Rembrandt were the artists in the names of the films and these artists are familiar to me. I chose these four videos to learn more about these artists who I have learned about before.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance:
The main concept of this film was the life and works of Leonardo Da Vinci, the most influential person to have lived during the renaissance. They describe his life from birth to death and list his numerous achievements and great works. Leonardo was the quintessential Renaissance man and this video proves that.
The Drawings of Michelangelo:
The main concept of this video is how art students can learn from comparing Michelangelo’s finished works with his preparatory drawings that he made. The film compares his drawings with his sculptures, paintings, and architecture that came from them. The film explores and analyses works such as the Pieta, the colossal David, The Sistine Chapel ceiling, and The Last Judgment. The film also looks over the artist’s tools, techniques, and the evolution of his style.
Albrecht Durer: Image of a Master:
The main concept of this video is the life and work of Albrecht Durer the most famous artist of the Northern Renaissance. He was believed to be the main reason for the spread of renaissance beliefs to a Germany dominated by Gothic tradition. The film focuses on some of his most important pieces, his woodcuts, paintings, and engravings. The film also focuses on the people who had influence on his life. These people include Anthony Koberger, Michael Wolgemut, and Willibald Pirckheimer.
The Night Watch:
The main concepts of this film are the life and works of Rembrandt, but most importantly the work The Night Watch. The film deconstructs this piece and explains the many conventions that it broke during this time. Through its suggestions of movement, dramatic use of light and perspective, and its composition; it broke many of the conventions of art during this period. The film also focuses on the importance this piece holds with the Dutch, and the amount of damage that has been done to the piece over time.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the readings in the text because they are all about renaissance artists. This relates because the chapters discussed this week dealt heavily in renaissance art and the artists that contributed to this time period. Leonardo, Durer, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo were all large contributors to the art and styles of the Renaissance.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
All four of the films are well constructed and very informative. Each explains its subject very well and in great detail. These films add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts by going into more depth on the subjects that were presented in the text. They also achieve this by adding more visuals of the artwork of the period being discussed. The films help because not only do they develop on the information shared in the books, but they also provide more visuals to help to elaborate the points that are trying to be made
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance:
The main concept of this film was the life and works of Leonardo Da Vinci, the most influential person to have lived during the renaissance. They describe his life from birth to death and list his numerous achievements and great works. Leonardo was the quintessential Renaissance man and this video proves that.
The Drawings of Michelangelo:
The main concept of this video is how art students can learn from comparing Michelangelo’s finished works with his preparatory drawings that he made. The film compares his drawings with his sculptures, paintings, and architecture that came from them. The film explores and analyses works such as the Pieta, the colossal David, The Sistine Chapel ceiling, and The Last Judgment. The film also looks over the artist’s tools, techniques, and the evolution of his style.
Albrecht Durer: Image of a Master:
The main concept of this video is the life and work of Albrecht Durer the most famous artist of the Northern Renaissance. He was believed to be the main reason for the spread of renaissance beliefs to a Germany dominated by Gothic tradition. The film focuses on some of his most important pieces, his woodcuts, paintings, and engravings. The film also focuses on the people who had influence on his life. These people include Anthony Koberger, Michael Wolgemut, and Willibald Pirckheimer.
The Night Watch:
The main concepts of this film are the life and works of Rembrandt, but most importantly the work The Night Watch. The film deconstructs this piece and explains the many conventions that it broke during this time. Through its suggestions of movement, dramatic use of light and perspective, and its composition; it broke many of the conventions of art during this period. The film also focuses on the importance this piece holds with the Dutch, and the amount of damage that has been done to the piece over time.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the readings in the text because they are all about renaissance artists. This relates because the chapters discussed this week dealt heavily in renaissance art and the artists that contributed to this time period. Leonardo, Durer, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo were all large contributors to the art and styles of the Renaissance.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
All four of the films are well constructed and very informative. Each explains its subject very well and in great detail. These films add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts by going into more depth on the subjects that were presented in the text. They also achieve this by adding more visuals of the artwork of the period being discussed. The films help because not only do they develop on the information shared in the books, but they also provide more visuals to help to elaborate the points that are trying to be made
Monday, October 17, 2011
Week Eight - Blog: Video Reviews
1. Explain why you selected each of the three videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose the Late Gothic Art video because that time in history is very interesting to me. The second video that I chose was the birth of the Middle Ages. This is known as a dark period in history. The third video is the Cairo Museum. I'd love to visit this museum!
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
The first video I learned that art had gotten much better by the late middle ages. During the second video I learned that Japan also had their version of the middle ages around the same time. The third video didn't really teach me much but it was very interesting.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos expand on what the textbooks cover. A lot of this was repetitive. I didn't learn too much more than what was covered in the book.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I don't think that they added much depth this time. I feel like it was very repetitive and time consuming.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Week Seven - Blog: Video Review
. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Prairie Style: The key concepts discussed in this video are Frank Lloyd Right’s Prairie style of architecture. The film explains how this style changed the face of modern architecture, and it also shows the works of two other architects that he inspired. The architects that were inspired were Dan White and Ron Thorn.
The Science of Design: The key concept of this video is how science is related with architecture. The program focuses on sky scrapers and the science needed to protect them from gravity and wind, but also documents the creation of a smart house. It shows how science and architecture is related and how science helps architecture grow.
Classical Architecture: This films key concept is the classical architecture of the Romans and the Greek. It defines the different styles of these eras such as Doric, ionic, Corinthian, and Tuscan. The video explains how the architecture of these two civilizations has had a lasting influence on architecture.
Last Call for Planet Earth: This video is about the changes needed in architecture that will help to protect our planet. The video highlights the work of architects around the globe who are working on green solutions to architectural problems. These include green roofs, the use of geothermal energy, and passive solar energy.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos related to the readings in the text because it went into more depth on the topics that we learned in this chapter. They showed examples of the things we read about such as the styles of the Greeks and Romans, and the use of green technology in architecture.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I enjoyed the videos they were very informative and helped to show just exactly what the book was trying to explain. I think they add depth by allowing us to see the structures and the styles that are mentioned. Also, we are able to see the architects talking about the works themselves and this helps to add understanding.
4. From the group of four that you had a choice: Why did you choose that film?
The film I chose was the last call for planet earth video. I chose this because it is the field of architecture that most interests me. I like learning the different ways they are developing to protect the earth from pollution and other harm
Week Six - Art Making/Material Exploration #3 Installation
A. What is installation art?
Installation art describes an artist genre of site specific work, they are #D works designed to transform the perception of the space
B. What materials are used installation art?
A very broad range of everyday and natural materials are used in the creation of Installation art. Almost anything can be used in the work, depending on what the artist wants.
C. Why make installation art?
There are many reasons to make installation art, one reason is to make a statement about a space. Another reason is to give people the opportunity to see and experience a space in a different way. Finally installation art can convey a message to the viewers or simple idea.
D. Which artist/installation did I find most interesting?
The artist installation that I found most interesting is Richard Wilson’s 20:50. It is a very interesting looking piece and I would like to walk through and explore the piece
From the material reviewed the piece that I felt a connection with is Thomas Hirschhorn’s I have a connection with this piece because my piece is very similar to the installation that I made.
The Theme that I will explore in my piece is a picture reflection, more clearly the growing presence that music has been in my life with a colleague of bob Marley.
The materials I will use are: pictures, various old and new items a pre-made recycling been and a spray painted colored top.
The installation will be located in my empty lounge in my house. The room has a tiled floor which picks up the pre-made recycling bin and the pictures which reflects on the musical talent of bob Marley.
2. Description – Describe what you see. (subject matter)?
A long narrow walkway with pre-made recycling bin. There are pictures attached to the bin which is combined together to show how he was into his music and he never gave up on his struggle and sticking to his beliefs. these photos were token by my grand uncle he and bob Marley had a close relationship and my he would always tell me that each of these pictures tell a story in how bob Marley came from being a pauper to becoming a musical inspiration to all of those who were young and old. he inspires me to stand by what i believe and not only that to be a leader and not a follower looking when i created this installation i made it as a memorial for all that he had done in my home land in the west indies Jamaica.
3. Formal analysis – (form) What principles and elements were used and how are they used?
___Line is used. The pictures are in a straight line. Shape is used with the different sized from the top of the bin to the bottom as it gets smaller by size. Light is used by the reflection of the photo Space is used by being used by the space of the bin away from me photographing it. Balance because all of the photos staying in its place. Scale because of the different sizes of pictures i used .Rhythm because of the repetition of the picture from big to small
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/SDC11787.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/SDC11788.jpg
Installation art describes an artist genre of site specific work, they are #D works designed to transform the perception of the space
B. What materials are used installation art?
A very broad range of everyday and natural materials are used in the creation of Installation art. Almost anything can be used in the work, depending on what the artist wants.
C. Why make installation art?
There are many reasons to make installation art, one reason is to make a statement about a space. Another reason is to give people the opportunity to see and experience a space in a different way. Finally installation art can convey a message to the viewers or simple idea.
D. Which artist/installation did I find most interesting?
The artist installation that I found most interesting is Richard Wilson’s 20:50. It is a very interesting looking piece and I would like to walk through and explore the piece
From the material reviewed the piece that I felt a connection with is Thomas Hirschhorn’s I have a connection with this piece because my piece is very similar to the installation that I made.
The Theme that I will explore in my piece is a picture reflection, more clearly the growing presence that music has been in my life with a colleague of bob Marley.
The materials I will use are: pictures, various old and new items a pre-made recycling been and a spray painted colored top.
The installation will be located in my empty lounge in my house. The room has a tiled floor which picks up the pre-made recycling bin and the pictures which reflects on the musical talent of bob Marley.
2. Description – Describe what you see. (subject matter)?
A long narrow walkway with pre-made recycling bin. There are pictures attached to the bin which is combined together to show how he was into his music and he never gave up on his struggle and sticking to his beliefs. these photos were token by my grand uncle he and bob Marley had a close relationship and my he would always tell me that each of these pictures tell a story in how bob Marley came from being a pauper to becoming a musical inspiration to all of those who were young and old. he inspires me to stand by what i believe and not only that to be a leader and not a follower looking when i created this installation i made it as a memorial for all that he had done in my home land in the west indies Jamaica.
3. Formal analysis – (form) What principles and elements were used and how are they used?
___Line is used. The pictures are in a straight line. Shape is used with the different sized from the top of the bin to the bottom as it gets smaller by size. Light is used by the reflection of the photo Space is used by being used by the space of the bin away from me photographing it. Balance because all of the photos staying in its place. Scale because of the different sizes of pictures i used .Rhythm because of the repetition of the picture from big to small
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/SDC11787.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/SDC11788.jpg
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Week Six - Blog: Reviewing Peer Responses to Artwork
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2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images? yes i agree with the elements that they used in both of their projects every picture that they photograph explained the meaning of each principle.
3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?no they went to a different museum that i went to. but their pictures had alot of meaning and it made me interested in looking it to it more ang getting to know what artist made those pictures
4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them? yes there were very interesting. i didnt really get to connect with the pictures but it made me want to go to that musemum to see more art that relates to these photos.
5. What do you think about the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a d valuable in your learning? it was a good experience it gives me a better look at what my peers are doing and how they create their own art this to me is very valueable because i can see how creative my peers are and what thet are capable of coming up with in their thinking process
6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful? im happy to know that i did a good job on my project and i can get real feed back from my peers mknowing that i need to improve or that i am doing really good.
http://fallsemesterblog.blogspot.com/
2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images? yes i agree with the elements that they used in both of their projects every picture that they photograph explained the meaning of each principle.
3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?no they went to a different museum that i went to. but their pictures had alot of meaning and it made me interested in looking it to it more ang getting to know what artist made those pictures
4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them? yes there were very interesting. i didnt really get to connect with the pictures but it made me want to go to that musemum to see more art that relates to these photos.
5. What do you think about the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a d valuable in your learning? it was a good experience it gives me a better look at what my peers are doing and how they create their own art this to me is very valueable because i can see how creative my peers are and what thet are capable of coming up with in their thinking process
6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful? im happy to know that i did a good job on my project and i can get real feed back from my peers mknowing that i need to improve or that i am doing really good.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Project #2 Art Gallery Visit #1- Responding To Artwork
1. Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why? The artwork that made an impression on me was the installation by Dennis Maher. when i first seen this piece of art it was a mystery but as i look deeper into the art piece it had so many different object combinated together it made me wonder how someone can do that. i wish i could have touched it because there were strings keeping them together.i feel that the author got different objects and together to put into one. that too me is pure genious and to me art can be anything.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picturetwo.jpg
2. Which artworks do i feel a connection with ? why?
This piece of art i forgot to write the information because i was caught up in the art and imagining. this piece of art had me a very light daze it made me think back to my grandmama vein gazebo i had a lot of good times. in this painting it feels as though i could just walk through it and never come back just fade away with the painting that is how real it felt to me.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture6.jpg
3. which artworks would i like to know more about? why?
This piece i also couldnt find information on but it caught my attention as soon as i seen it. as you could see the little girl and i were trying to figure out how and what this was. i was puzzled because i thought it was strong branches stuck on a treasure chest meaning greed and lust. all i wondered the whole time was what was holding up this mysterious chest? what was inside of it? and what was the real purpose for the author creating something like this it had to have some kind of meaning.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture9.jpg
The rest of the art work i took pictures of:
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture1.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture1.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture3.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture5.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture8.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture4.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picturetwo.jpg
2. Which artworks do i feel a connection with ? why?
This piece of art i forgot to write the information because i was caught up in the art and imagining. this piece of art had me a very light daze it made me think back to my grandmama vein gazebo i had a lot of good times. in this painting it feels as though i could just walk through it and never come back just fade away with the painting that is how real it felt to me.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture6.jpg
3. which artworks would i like to know more about? why?
This piece i also couldnt find information on but it caught my attention as soon as i seen it. as you could see the little girl and i were trying to figure out how and what this was. i was puzzled because i thought it was strong branches stuck on a treasure chest meaning greed and lust. all i wondered the whole time was what was holding up this mysterious chest? what was inside of it? and what was the real purpose for the author creating something like this it had to have some kind of meaning.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture9.jpg
The rest of the art work i took pictures of:
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture1.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture1.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture3.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture5.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture8.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/picture4.jpg
Week 6 Video Review
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. For the first video I couldn't believe the amount of time that the entire process took. The amount of time and work to complete the piece was an eye opener. One thing that I learned during the second video is that some ceramics are actually stronger than steel. For the third one I enjoyed watching the creation of "coral reef" and learning what the artists thoughts were.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? They cover the same topics however they go into more detail in showing the artwork being created.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft? I enjoy watching the videos. The book talks about different styles and techniques but the videos show the actual process from start to finish, which makes you appreciate the amount of skill and work that is involved.
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