Sunday, November 20, 2011
Blog Reflection Process Journal
The process of creating my art exhibition was a fun and interesting experience. I chose my theme because I felt that finding paintings and images of watercolors would be pretty easy to do. The first thing I did in the process of creating my project was to look through the projects that were completed in past semesters. By using these I got an idea of the format I wanted to use for my power point. After this was done I used the Google search engine to find images of artist who were well known watercolor painters. From there everything self explanatory picking out the perfect work of art that defines color. Overall I think this was a fun, but tedious project that I found interesting to complete.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Week Thirteen and Fourteen - Blog: Video Review
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art:
The main concept of this film is Artist Anthony Amussin stating that 'Lowbrow Art' is essentially reactionary to highbrow culture. The dictionary definition is, "a person regarded as uncultivated and lacking in taste." The film focuses on this type of lowbrow art. Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach:
The main concept of this film is the Modern art in the Museum of Modern Art. The film states that from 1929 onwards the art was displayed primarily in chronological order, representing each art movement. Art is displayed on white walls with flexible lighting. Another main point the film makes is that critics argue that Tate Modern's thematic presentation of art requires that viewers have no knowledge of art.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology:
The main idea of this film is that Native Americans' bones were collected as a scientific curiosity during the U.S. genocide against Indians. There is a debate on whether or not the remains should be returned to their ancestors. Native Americans have ceremonies to discover whether the bones are of their ancestors or not. The Indians past is conveyed through an oral tradition. Native Americans do not believe in the scientists' history.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect:
The main idea of this film is that by creating the first affordable, user-friendly camera George Eastman became the father of popular photography. The film shows the museum established at his home that celebrates the contributions he and his company have made to advance the art, science, and phenomenon of photography. The photography collection at George Eastman House is a visual history of photography that represent’s the work of 14,000 amateur and professional photographers. The collection is enormous and contains many different types of photography.
2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
Yes, the videos relate to the creation of my Art Exhibition project because the videos discuss different exhibitions and the arrangement of said exhibits. There are different ways of arranging artwork and these videos show examples of these. Chronology is one example. Artworks can also be arranged with no set pattern as well.
3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?
The films were well put together and very interesting. They will definitely be of help in the creation of my project. Before watching the films i didn’t have a clear idea of how i was going to do the project, but by the end of the films i had some insight in to how i would complete the project. Overall the films were helpf
The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art:
The main concept of this film is Artist Anthony Amussin stating that 'Lowbrow Art' is essentially reactionary to highbrow culture. The dictionary definition is, "a person regarded as uncultivated and lacking in taste." The film focuses on this type of lowbrow art. Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach:
The main concept of this film is the Modern art in the Museum of Modern Art. The film states that from 1929 onwards the art was displayed primarily in chronological order, representing each art movement. Art is displayed on white walls with flexible lighting. Another main point the film makes is that critics argue that Tate Modern's thematic presentation of art requires that viewers have no knowledge of art.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology:
The main idea of this film is that Native Americans' bones were collected as a scientific curiosity during the U.S. genocide against Indians. There is a debate on whether or not the remains should be returned to their ancestors. Native Americans have ceremonies to discover whether the bones are of their ancestors or not. The Indians past is conveyed through an oral tradition. Native Americans do not believe in the scientists' history.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect:
The main idea of this film is that by creating the first affordable, user-friendly camera George Eastman became the father of popular photography. The film shows the museum established at his home that celebrates the contributions he and his company have made to advance the art, science, and phenomenon of photography. The photography collection at George Eastman House is a visual history of photography that represent’s the work of 14,000 amateur and professional photographers. The collection is enormous and contains many different types of photography.
2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
Yes, the videos relate to the creation of my Art Exhibition project because the videos discuss different exhibitions and the arrangement of said exhibits. There are different ways of arranging artwork and these videos show examples of these. Chronology is one example. Artworks can also be arranged with no set pattern as well.
3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?
The films were well put together and very interesting. They will definitely be of help in the creation of my project. Before watching the films i didn’t have a clear idea of how i was going to do the project, but by the end of the films i had some insight in to how i would complete the project. Overall the films were helpf
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Week Twelve - Blog: Video Review
1. Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you choose from the selection listed above.
The films I picked were Isamu Noguchi: The Sculpture of Spaces, Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the '50s and '60s, Hockey on Photography, and Andy Warhol: Images of an Image. I picked the Andy Warhol video because i really enjoy his work. I picked the Hockney video because I like photography. I picked Abstract Expressionism and Pop because i thought this was an area of art that would interest me. Lastly, I picked the Isamu Noguchi video because the title caught my eye.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Abstract Expressionism and Pop: The key concepts in the film are that Abstract Expressionism was born from a joining of attitudes in American art and European avant-garde art, but was later rejected for its nonfigurative and seemingly egocentric character in favor of the ultra-objective phenomenon known as Pop Art. By using Franz Kline's painting "C&O," abstract art is compared to figurative art. T
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Abstract Expressionism and Pop: The key concepts in the film are that Abstract Expressionism was born from a joining of attitudes in American art and European avant-garde art, but was later rejected for its nonfigurative and seemingly egocentric character in favor of the ultra-objective phenomenon known as Pop Art. By using Franz Kline's painting "C&O," abstract art is compared to figurative art. T
Isamu Noguchi: The key concept of this film is the sculptor Isamu Noguchi. He creates sculpture gardens to "humanize space and sculpture." Noguchi's childhood holds many clues to his interest in sculpture gardens and to his feelings of isolation.
Andy Warhol: The key concept of this film is the artist Andy Warhol. He worked as a commercial artist until 1960 when he began experimenting with advertising images. He worked until his untimely death in 1987. One process he used for his artwork was Silk Screening. Silk Screening is when photographs are blown up and developed onto silk screens; they are transferred to paper and canvas, using ink and paint.
Hockney on Photography: The key concept of this film is the artist David Hockney. He discusses the void between the person behind the camera and the subject. He aims to take away the void. Hockney uses photographic images to create something pertaining more to the condition of painting. Hockney experiments with photography over a five-year period in the 1980s.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
These videos relate to the readings in the text because they discuss artists and topics that we read in the book this chapter, and also in previous chapters. They help to elaborate on the topics we've learned and show more about these topics.
These videos relate to the readings in the text because they discuss artists and topics that we read in the book this chapter, and also in previous chapters. They help to elaborate on the topics we've learned and show more about these topics.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I thought that these films were very interesting and helpful. They were well put together and covered the information they discussed well. The films added depth to understanding by elaborating on topics discussed in the text. They showed more examples and explained in more depth and this added depth to understanding
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Week Eleven - Art Gallery Visit #2
Step 1: The Exhibition
Questions about the exhibit:
1. what is the title of the exhibit?
Answer: The title of the exhibit was “The Sea around us".
2. What is the theme of the exhibition?
Answer: Water, the importance of water. Water covers 70% of the planet.
Step 2: The Gallery
Questions about the physical space:
1. what type of lighting is used?
Answer: Florescent lighting that aligned the border of the ceiling, that projecting off the paintings.
2. What colors are used on the walls?
Answer: The wall was a dark blue color, complements the theme “The Sea around Us".
3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?
Answer: The museum was a Georgian style house, decorative border was made out of wood, gold paint was used to accent the ceiling (gilding), and wood for the floors.
4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?
Answer: The viewer can move very easily throughout the gallery space because the gallery space is clear of any distractions and clutter.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/nassaucountyartmuseum.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/thegallery2.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/lighting.jpg
Step 3: The Artwork
Questions about the artwork:
1. how are the artworks organized?
Answer: Side by side, eye level, by size. The largest piece was in the front of the room and the largest piece on the side of the gallery was usually on the end of that particular side.
2. How are the artworks similar?
Answer: The artworks all have water and show how water impacts are daily activities.
3. How are the artworks different?
Answer: The use of water is depicted in various ways.
4. How are the artworks framed?
Answer: The artworks have a gold border to complement the paintings.
5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?
Answer: The painter's name, the number of years they were alive, title of the painting, the type of paint used, and collection information.
6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?
Answer: They were a least two feet for each other. They were spread out throughout the room evenly.
Step 4: Art Criticism Exercise
1.Red Grooms' Joseph's Bridge, 2004
Acrylic and wood
Gary& Marilyn Hollinger
Analysis: One of my favorite pieces throughout the gallery and exhibit. The painting was an installation depicting the Brooklyn Bridge and the bustle of New York City. People are of different racial ethnicity are depicted bicycling, jogging, pushing a stroller, hugging. There are taxis and vans on the bridge and Tugboats and cruisers in the water. After closely analyzing the painting, I observed the Africans Americans to be overweight in the painting. Unfortunately, I feel the painter was going by factual information. In terms of elements and principles used, I feel the artist did an excellent job balancing the painting by putting all aspects of the city live in the painting. He used yellow as the boardwalk color, creates an excellent contrast between the foreground and background. Overall, he uses bright colors, to draw the viewers into the piece. The boardwalk stands out of the painting, to put more emphasis on the boardwalk and bridge.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/exhibtsports.jpg
2. Artisit: John F. Simon Jr.
3. James E. Butterworth
The New York Yacht Club Schoorer,Resolute, Leading the fleet
Oil in canvas
Analysis: In this painting the yacht is leading the fleet against the waves. The background value of background creates an excellent contrast between the sea and background. The painter uses waves in the painting to capture the motion of the ocean; I feel the waves also provide texture for the painting. The artist paints clouds, to put an emphasis on the weather. Cloudy usually suggest bad weather. There are small ships painting in the background to emphasize the fleet and yacht. The yacht is painting bigger than the fleet, excellent proportion. He is using water to unify the piece.
Questions about the exhibit:
1. what is the title of the exhibit?
Answer: The title of the exhibit was “The Sea around us".
2. What is the theme of the exhibition?
Answer: Water, the importance of water. Water covers 70% of the planet.
Step 2: The Gallery
Questions about the physical space:
1. what type of lighting is used?
Answer: Florescent lighting that aligned the border of the ceiling, that projecting off the paintings.
2. What colors are used on the walls?
Answer: The wall was a dark blue color, complements the theme “The Sea around Us".
3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?
Answer: The museum was a Georgian style house, decorative border was made out of wood, gold paint was used to accent the ceiling (gilding), and wood for the floors.
4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?
Answer: The viewer can move very easily throughout the gallery space because the gallery space is clear of any distractions and clutter.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/nassaucountyartmuseum.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/thegallery2.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/lighting.jpg
Step 3: The Artwork
Questions about the artwork:
1. how are the artworks organized?
Answer: Side by side, eye level, by size. The largest piece was in the front of the room and the largest piece on the side of the gallery was usually on the end of that particular side.
2. How are the artworks similar?
Answer: The artworks all have water and show how water impacts are daily activities.
3. How are the artworks different?
Answer: The use of water is depicted in various ways.
4. How are the artworks framed?
Answer: The artworks have a gold border to complement the paintings.
5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?
Answer: The painter's name, the number of years they were alive, title of the painting, the type of paint used, and collection information.
6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?
Answer: They were a least two feet for each other. They were spread out throughout the room evenly.
Step 4: Art Criticism Exercise
1.Red Grooms' Joseph's Bridge, 2004
Acrylic and wood
Gary& Marilyn Hollinger
Analysis: One of my favorite pieces throughout the gallery and exhibit. The painting was an installation depicting the Brooklyn Bridge and the bustle of New York City. People are of different racial ethnicity are depicted bicycling, jogging, pushing a stroller, hugging. There are taxis and vans on the bridge and Tugboats and cruisers in the water. After closely analyzing the painting, I observed the Africans Americans to be overweight in the painting. Unfortunately, I feel the painter was going by factual information. In terms of elements and principles used, I feel the artist did an excellent job balancing the painting by putting all aspects of the city live in the painting. He used yellow as the boardwalk color, creates an excellent contrast between the foreground and background. Overall, he uses bright colors, to draw the viewers into the piece. The boardwalk stands out of the painting, to put more emphasis on the boardwalk and bridge.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/exhibtsports.jpg
2. Artisit: John F. Simon Jr.
Title of work: Endless Victory
Media: Software, Apple Powerbook G4 and acrylic plastic
Size: N/A
Date: 2005
This piece of art has there squares the one on the bottom is white that is in the position of a diamond and the middle one is blue that is layered like a normal square and the top one is multi colors of red yellow white that is the power book and is layered in the diamond position. There is always movement of the details that are in the top square. Line is as symbols in this piece it also has implied shapes such as the squares. The frames force the viewer to look across the pieces. The light of the software emphasizes certain things at different times. He uses primary colors, red yellow and blue to draw attention to the top square. When certain images are played he uses space to create a 3 or 4 dimensional feel. The new images of everyday shapes that pop of reminds me that there is always something new in life to appreciate there is an endless number of choices one can make even if they are the simplest. I think the artist is trying to say is that things never ending he illustrates this with the constant movement in piece.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/jnoble4/012-1.jpg
3. James E. Butterworth
The New York Yacht Club Schoorer,Resolute, Leading the fleet
Oil in canvas
Analysis: In this painting the yacht is leading the fleet against the waves. The background value of background creates an excellent contrast between the sea and background. The painter uses waves in the painting to capture the motion of the ocean; I feel the waves also provide texture for the painting. The artist paints clouds, to put an emphasis on the weather. Cloudy usually suggest bad weather. There are small ships painting in the background to emphasize the fleet and yacht. The yacht is painting bigger than the fleet, excellent proportion. He is using water to unify the piece.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Week Eleven - Blog: Video Review
1. Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I selected the videos: Matisse and Picasso, The Impact of Cubism, Dada and Surrealism, and Expressionism. I selected these videos because each are about either an artist or style that I find interesting. I chose the videos I did to learn more about these artists or styles that stand out to me.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Matisse and Picasso:
The key concept of this film is the relationship and connection of the artists Matisse and Picasso. The film shows examples of paintings and sculptures from each, and uses film clips to archive the journey of each artist. The points on their journey where these artists cross is the key part of this film. Françoise Gilot and Picasso’s son Claude provide insight on Picasso’s connection with Matisse.
The Impact of Cubism:
I selected the videos: Matisse and Picasso, The Impact of Cubism, Dada and Surrealism, and Expressionism. I selected these videos because each are about either an artist or style that I find interesting. I chose the videos I did to learn more about these artists or styles that stand out to me.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Matisse and Picasso:
The key concept of this film is the relationship and connection of the artists Matisse and Picasso. The film shows examples of paintings and sculptures from each, and uses film clips to archive the journey of each artist. The points on their journey where these artists cross is the key part of this film. Françoise Gilot and Picasso’s son Claude provide insight on Picasso’s connection with Matisse.
The Impact of Cubism:
The key concept of this film is the Influenced of the works of Cézanne, African tribal art, and the art of the Iberian Peninsula on Cubism. Cubism was the most influential style of the 20th century and provided artists with nontraditional ways to represent space and form. The film examines pieces such as Juan Gris’ The Breakfast Table (1915), Marcel Duchamp’s Sad Young Man on a Train (1911), Robert Delaunay’s Champ de Mars (1911), Sonia Delaunay’s Electric Prisms (1914), Kazimir Malevich’s An Englishman in Moscow (1913-14), and Umberto Boccioni’s Farewells (1911)
Dada and Surrealism:
The key concept of this film is the Dada movement. Which was born as a reaction to World War I. The film also covers the movement of Surrealism which opened new avenues for artistic creation by striving to bypass the reasoning process and tap directly into the unconscious mind. The video examined Kurt Schwitters’ Merzbild 25 A (1920), Hanna Höch’s Cut with the Kitchen Knife (1919), George Grosz’ Untitled (1920), Joán Miró’s Dutch Interior I (1928), and Salvador Dalí’s The Burning Giraffe (1936).
The key concept of this film is the Dada movement. Which was born as a reaction to World War I. The film also covers the movement of Surrealism which opened new avenues for artistic creation by striving to bypass the reasoning process and tap directly into the unconscious mind. The video examined Kurt Schwitters’ Merzbild 25 A (1920), Hanna Höch’s Cut with the Kitchen Knife (1919), George Grosz’ Untitled (1920), Joán Miró’s Dutch Interior I (1928), and Salvador Dalí’s The Burning Giraffe (1936).
Expressionism:
The key concept of this film is expressionism which is an outgrowth of Fauvism. Expressionism emphasized color's emotional properties while demonstrating far less concern than the Fauves had with the formal and structural composition of color. The film also covers how Contemporary Neo-Expressionism has further developed this artistic approach. This program examines: Edvard Munch's Ashes (1894, Osloo Franz Marc's The Tiger (1912), Municho Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's Five Women in the Street (1913), Cologneo Max Beckmann's Actors (Triptych) (1941-42), Cambridgeo Georg Baselitz's The Great Friends (1965), Viennao Anselm Kiefer's Interior (1981
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the reading in the text because they discuss many of the artists and art work from the chapter. They also discuss many of the same styles and movements that were covered in the chapter.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
In my opinion the films are well put together and entertaining. They provide much information on the subjects and give many examples of what they are talking about. The films add depth to understanding by providing a visual reference for the information covered in the book. The films also delve deeper into the information explained in the books, and provide more information. This helps to add depth to understanding and increases the viewers knowledge of the subject matter discussed in the book better then the reading alone can provide.
The videos relate to the reading in the text because they discuss many of the artists and art work from the chapter. They also discuss many of the same styles and movements that were covered in the chapter.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
In my opinion the films are well put together and entertaining. They provide much information on the subjects and give many examples of what they are talking about. The films add depth to understanding by providing a visual reference for the information covered in the book. The films also delve deeper into the information explained in the books, and provide more information. This helps to add depth to understanding and increases the viewers knowledge of the subject matter discussed in the book better then the reading alone can provide.
Week Ten- Art Making/Material Exploration Blog: Mask Making
1. The 3 mask that I chose were very interesting. On the first mask i liked the patterns that are all around the face. On the second mask i like the horns and the giant eyes that are very emphasized. The last mask caught my attention because of how much is going on in the mask, and the vast amount of variety.
2.The first mask is an Ecuadorian clown mask. It is 10 inches and made from painted wood. The mask is an oval shaped face with its mouth open. It is painted in red, white, black, and blue, with patterns surrounding the face. It has a red circle on its nose and outlined cheeks, eyes, and eyebrows. The elements and principles that can be found in this piece are form, line, shape, and balance. The mask is 3D and take up a form, there are many lines in the piece, these lines make up shapes and patterns. The whole mask is symmetrically balanced.
3. The second mask is a Bolivian China Supay mask. It is 14 inches, and made with fiber glass, plaster, paint, papier mache, sequins, and glitter. The mask is an oval shaped face with twisting horns jutting out from each side. The horns are patterned and the eyes are large and emphasized. There are jewels that run along its chin. The elements and principles that are present are from, line, shape, balance, color, emphasis, and rhythm. From is present because it is a 3D mask that takes up space. Line is present and created shape in the mask. The entire mask is symmetrically balanced, and color is used to emphasize the eyes and the horns. Rhythm is found on the pattern on the horns.
The last mask is a Moreno Mask. It is 15 inches, and made with painted tin, hair, and jewelry. The mask is an oval shape with a face that has small spaced out eyes, a large nose, and a large chin. The mouth has a row of large teeth, and there is a pipe in it. On the top of the mask is a crown and it is surrounded by a large amount of hair. The elements and principle found in the mask are form, variety, balance, rhythm. Form is present because the mask is 3D and takes up space. There is much going on in the mask so variety can be found. The mask is symmetrically balanced, and rhythm can be seen in the repeating shaped found all over the mask.
2.The first mask is an Ecuadorian clown mask. It is 10 inches and made from painted wood. The mask is an oval shaped face with its mouth open. It is painted in red, white, black, and blue, with patterns surrounding the face. It has a red circle on its nose and outlined cheeks, eyes, and eyebrows. The elements and principles that can be found in this piece are form, line, shape, and balance. The mask is 3D and take up a form, there are many lines in the piece, these lines make up shapes and patterns. The whole mask is symmetrically balanced.
3. The second mask is a Bolivian China Supay mask. It is 14 inches, and made with fiber glass, plaster, paint, papier mache, sequins, and glitter. The mask is an oval shaped face with twisting horns jutting out from each side. The horns are patterned and the eyes are large and emphasized. There are jewels that run along its chin. The elements and principles that are present are from, line, shape, balance, color, emphasis, and rhythm. From is present because it is a 3D mask that takes up space. Line is present and created shape in the mask. The entire mask is symmetrically balanced, and color is used to emphasize the eyes and the horns. Rhythm is found on the pattern on the horns.
The last mask is a Moreno Mask. It is 15 inches, and made with painted tin, hair, and jewelry. The mask is an oval shape with a face that has small spaced out eyes, a large nose, and a large chin. The mouth has a row of large teeth, and there is a pipe in it. On the top of the mask is a crown and it is surrounded by a large amount of hair. The elements and principle found in the mask are form, variety, balance, rhythm. Form is present because the mask is 3D and takes up space. There is much going on in the mask so variety can be found. The mask is symmetrically balanced, and rhythm can be seen in the repeating shaped found all over the mask.
The first of these 3 images is my final mask, the other 2 are ideas and preliminary sketches. I used the elements and principles of balance, rhythm, variety, texture, line, and shape. Balance is present because the whole mask is symmetrical. Rhythm is found in the horns and the repetitive patterns. Variety is present because of the vast amount of things happening in the mask. texture is found in the hair surrounding the mask. And line and shape are found in the shapes created around the face and the lines used to make these shapes.
In my opinion i think my mask is very interesting and has a lot of things in it, this requires time to take it all in. I based it off the 3 masks i listed in the beginning, and by adding elements found in all 3 of those masks to one mask i think it created a very unique piece. I enjoyed the process of researching all of the masks and then creating my own from these inspirational pieces. Overall i think it was a fun and interesting project that i enjoyed completing.
In my opinion i think my mask is very interesting and has a lot of things in it, this requires time to take it all in. I based it off the 3 masks i listed in the beginning, and by adding elements found in all 3 of those masks to one mask i think it created a very unique piece. I enjoyed the process of researching all of the masks and then creating my own from these inspirational pieces. Overall i think it was a fun and interesting project that i enjoyed completing.
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