1. I expected to learn the different forms of art and the way things are represented in art. I wanted to have a better appreciation and understanding for art works. Everything I expected and wanted to learn from this course I got. I actually got more than I expected from this course.
2. Now that I went through this course my definition of art remains the same with the addition, that art is all around us. That the elements and principles of art is in every aspect of our every day art. That art doesn't just have to be the paintings on the walls but go far beyond the walls. That history has an important influence on art. It is therapeutic to me because I had to actually engage myself in some projects that created a sense of calmness within me.
3. I didn't have a favorite visual artist in my original posting, but now I like Picasso and the abstract ideas. More modern artist I like Kara Walker. I like Picasso and his abstract work because you have to really look at the picture and sometimes you can look at it a few times and notice something new and different each time. I like Kara Walker because of her depiction of the African American heritage and the style and mediums she used in her art work.
4. My answer is still the same. Online courses are nice. The instructor for this course provided us with great resources to allow us to complete the tasks assigned. Online courses requires more self discipline but are convenient. Beats having to go out in the snow and walk across campus.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Self Portrait
1. I selected the inspirational pieces because they ranged in the way they were portrayed. The images that I captured allowed me to come home and look at various ways of producing my own self portrait.
2. I selected the media for my self portrait because I wanted the portrait to be plain but also show me. I didn't want to get too caught up in the colors and take away from the image.
3. The challenges I had was trying to figure out which medium and how I wanted to present the self portrait. I over cane this problem by looking at the various images I captured and asking myself, what exactly do I want the observer to see.
4. This piece represent me, because it is a random portrait of me doing absolutely nothing but relaxing at home in my room and with my shades on. Every knows me by my shades. I also chose this picture because this was a new hairstyle for me. So for me it represents a different me.
5. I used the elements of line, form and space in this portrait.
6. I enjoyed working on this project because it cause me to think of how I wanted to represent myself in the portrait, even though I can not draw.
7. I think my final artwork is good. I can not draw, but I did try my hardest to create a picture that resembles what I was trying to say.
Miss Cloud, 2009
Ink, gouache, colored pencil, graphite, charcoal and fabric dye on paper
Eta d'ora (The Golden Age) 1886 Wax on Paper
2. I selected the media for my self portrait because I wanted the portrait to be plain but also show me. I didn't want to get too caught up in the colors and take away from the image.
3. The challenges I had was trying to figure out which medium and how I wanted to present the self portrait. I over cane this problem by looking at the various images I captured and asking myself, what exactly do I want the observer to see.
4. This piece represent me, because it is a random portrait of me doing absolutely nothing but relaxing at home in my room and with my shades on. Every knows me by my shades. I also chose this picture because this was a new hairstyle for me. So for me it represents a different me.
5. I used the elements of line, form and space in this portrait.
6. I enjoyed working on this project because it cause me to think of how I wanted to represent myself in the portrait, even though I can not draw.
7. I think my final artwork is good. I can not draw, but I did try my hardest to create a picture that resembles what I was trying to say.
Self Portrait with Monkey, 1938
Oil on MasoniteMiss Cloud, 2009
Ink, gouache, colored pencil, graphite, charcoal and fabric dye on paper
Eta d'ora (The Golden Age) 1886 Wax on Paper
Friday, December 10, 2010
Art Criticism
1. I reviewed two projects Motivation by George P. A. Campbell and The Wonders of Life by Emily Graham.
2. I selected to critique George P. A. Campbell's Motivation because of the title and because of his post in the discussion forum. I could not wait to see the end result of his project because it seemed as though it had more of a personal meaning then just looking online for art work to fit into a theme.
3. Challenges I faced was trying to stay objective, keeping my own opinions out of the art work. To actually look at each work and analyze the slides for what they where. It was hard with such a personal and strong message. I'm not really sure I overcame them but I went through the slide quite a few times looking for the content and not what I wanted to see.
4. I liked it, I don't know if it was great but I hope he really sees the impact that his art work has created in his peer.
5. I would like to read what others thought of my art work because, it helps me to see if the message I was trying to convey was received. Feedback is also good if you ever intend to grow.
6. I would rate my finish article at maybe a 8. I think I did a pretty good job at capturing what he intended for the observer to capture.
7. I enjoyed working on the project. I think I enjoyed it more because of the discussion forum. It gave me a chance to see what was the reasons and what were the possibilities of exhibits to come. The forum also, helped me in creating my own exhibit because it gave me a glimpse at what may be of interest to my peers. Other reasons I enjoyed it was because of the message I wanted to convey and the family involvement which sometimes get overlooked in our busy schedules as adults.
2. I selected to critique George P. A. Campbell's Motivation because of the title and because of his post in the discussion forum. I could not wait to see the end result of his project because it seemed as though it had more of a personal meaning then just looking online for art work to fit into a theme.
3. Challenges I faced was trying to stay objective, keeping my own opinions out of the art work. To actually look at each work and analyze the slides for what they where. It was hard with such a personal and strong message. I'm not really sure I overcame them but I went through the slide quite a few times looking for the content and not what I wanted to see.
4. I liked it, I don't know if it was great but I hope he really sees the impact that his art work has created in his peer.
5. I would like to read what others thought of my art work because, it helps me to see if the message I was trying to convey was received. Feedback is also good if you ever intend to grow.
6. I would rate my finish article at maybe a 8. I think I did a pretty good job at capturing what he intended for the observer to capture.
7. I enjoyed working on the project. I think I enjoyed it more because of the discussion forum. It gave me a chance to see what was the reasons and what were the possibilities of exhibits to come. The forum also, helped me in creating my own exhibit because it gave me a glimpse at what may be of interest to my peers. Other reasons I enjoyed it was because of the message I wanted to convey and the family involvement which sometimes get overlooked in our busy schedules as adults.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Week 15 Video Reviews
1. Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark- I learned from this video writing about visual art is tougher than writing about literature or music. Visual art is different from music in that it doesn't have a score. Ready to accept anything that was good. Critics are receptive and open you do not have to necessarily know your history. Greenberg feels like there is a crisis of taste.Feels we don't know what goes on with intuition.
Greenberg on Pollock: An Interview by T. J. Clark- I learned from this video the critic feels Pollock expressed himself well. Pollock never listened to what was written about him. Now famous artist are celebrities.
An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance (Giorgio Vasari)- I learned from this video Vasari's book of biographies was influential to many artists. Art is continuously changing and current artists cannot be where they are if they had not learned from the masters of their past. Great artist of the past helped current artist revitalize past techniques.
The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages- I learned from this video mass media is the one who gets us to look at art the most. Some artist don't like critics because they don't know how to be critics. Sometimes critics are too critical. Critics are used to get people to think. Review is an informed opinion and criticism is more analytical.
The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non-Western Art and Culture- I learned from this video images of the colonies were not coherent or consistent. Images reinforce ideas of primitive and savage people.
Jackson Pollock: Michael Fried and T. J. Clark in conversation- I learned from this video that both men regard Pollock as a key figure who brings a lot of issues to sharp and problematic focus. Tine has brought change. Quality of painting is its ability to articulate for us.
2. The films relate to the art criticism project to me because they help give me ideas of what to look for and how to verbalize what it is that I am seeing in a way that will be understood and stand out to those reading my criticism.
3. The videos add depth and understanding to art criticism for me. They help me to understand that although you want to keep an open mind sometimes your personal thoughts and opinions come through. That there are many aspects of art to consider and what you though maybe in earlier years can change in later years.
Greenberg on Pollock: An Interview by T. J. Clark- I learned from this video the critic feels Pollock expressed himself well. Pollock never listened to what was written about him. Now famous artist are celebrities.
An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance (Giorgio Vasari)- I learned from this video Vasari's book of biographies was influential to many artists. Art is continuously changing and current artists cannot be where they are if they had not learned from the masters of their past. Great artist of the past helped current artist revitalize past techniques.
The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages- I learned from this video mass media is the one who gets us to look at art the most. Some artist don't like critics because they don't know how to be critics. Sometimes critics are too critical. Critics are used to get people to think. Review is an informed opinion and criticism is more analytical.
The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non-Western Art and Culture- I learned from this video images of the colonies were not coherent or consistent. Images reinforce ideas of primitive and savage people.
Jackson Pollock: Michael Fried and T. J. Clark in conversation- I learned from this video that both men regard Pollock as a key figure who brings a lot of issues to sharp and problematic focus. Tine has brought change. Quality of painting is its ability to articulate for us.
2. The films relate to the art criticism project to me because they help give me ideas of what to look for and how to verbalize what it is that I am seeing in a way that will be understood and stand out to those reading my criticism.
3. The videos add depth and understanding to art criticism for me. They help me to understand that although you want to keep an open mind sometimes your personal thoughts and opinions come through. That there are many aspects of art to consider and what you though maybe in earlier years can change in later years.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Reflection Journal
I enjoyed doing this project. Looking at the various art and trying to figure out what would work was fun. Because the theme was that of family and with love me and my children went through the different websites and images together. I had a few problems with the power point and had to call a friend a couple of times to get me on track. As a whole I would say that this project did require time and effort but once I finished and look through the slides I was happy with the end result. It allow me to look at art and interpret it and maybe see things that just at a glance I didn't notice. I am happy to say that I'm glad its finished because it holds a nice portion of our grade, but I am also happy to say I enjoyed the time that art and this project has given me with my children. I hope you guys enjoy the slides.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Video Review
1. The Lowdown on Lowbrow: Westcoast Pop art- I learned from this video what lowbrow is. Lowbrow is considered art that nobody else know how to categorize. Lowbrow artist were not really welcomed in the art world because they didn't want to embrace current art trends. Initially used with pictures having naked girls and hot rods in them. Lowbrow evolved into a meaning of its own different from the original meaning. Lifestyle is a social scene with a common experience. Lowbrow looks at spatter as just that and highbrow looks at the spatters and try to understand what the splatters mean. Lowbrow artists created there own scene because they were shunned out by the museums and art galleries. IInternet brought awareness so people could become more aware of the lowbrow art. Vast majority of punk rock musicians had fine art backgrounds. Lowbrow art part of music into it created its identity of its own. Lowbrow art got through to people by record covers and posters.
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach- I learned that this gallery does not charge for admissions. The Tate Museum is one of the most popular museums. Museums give art its value when they display them. Thematic approach allows curators to bring together works of art from different artists. Categories open up endless possibilities. Became difficult to look at individual art. Art displayed so that the observers do not get bored.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archeology- I learned that Native Americans want the bones of their ancestors back. Racist line of research to establish the level of intelligence of the people of the world. Skulls were collected to be measured and determine the intelligence. The new law of Repatriation requires the bones to be returned back to the tribes. A concern is that data will be lost with the return of the bones. Information can be obtained from the bones to discover how the Native Americans fit in with the rest of the human community. Repatriation is a large and difficult task because of the different tribes and amount of bones to be returned. The greater the similarity between the skulls the greater the probability the skull belonged to a particular group. Places that will accept unclaimed remains even the ones that belong to a different culture.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect- I learned that George Eastman would be the father of modern photography and founder of motion film. I also learned he lived in Rochester, NY. He created the first user friendly camera and place photography in everyones hands. The mansion frames the story of his life. Photography is a complicated subject. The invention put into motion a photo revolution. Kodak was a made up name, the K came from his mothers maiden name and just played with other letters and vowels that he felt would easily noticed and pronounced in other languages. The colonial estate is the center of the museum. Took a photo album around the world with various photos that he showed some parts of his life. You can also access some photos of the collection. He comitted suicide because he didn't want to be remembered by the disease that caused his death.
2. I didnt complete that project. So I would have to say no. But just looking at the videos and going through the various clips I would assume in some way that it would have been some relation between the creation of the Art Exhibition and the videos. The reason I say this is because the videos covered a variety of different aspects.
3. The videos add meaning and depth to my knowledge and understanding. It allows me to visually see the different art works that art work is displayed and some of the thought process behind creating a display. I believe the videos will provide me with a starting point and some sort of reference. I just hope I do not run into technical difficulty again along the way.
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach- I learned that this gallery does not charge for admissions. The Tate Museum is one of the most popular museums. Museums give art its value when they display them. Thematic approach allows curators to bring together works of art from different artists. Categories open up endless possibilities. Became difficult to look at individual art. Art displayed so that the observers do not get bored.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archeology- I learned that Native Americans want the bones of their ancestors back. Racist line of research to establish the level of intelligence of the people of the world. Skulls were collected to be measured and determine the intelligence. The new law of Repatriation requires the bones to be returned back to the tribes. A concern is that data will be lost with the return of the bones. Information can be obtained from the bones to discover how the Native Americans fit in with the rest of the human community. Repatriation is a large and difficult task because of the different tribes and amount of bones to be returned. The greater the similarity between the skulls the greater the probability the skull belonged to a particular group. Places that will accept unclaimed remains even the ones that belong to a different culture.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect- I learned that George Eastman would be the father of modern photography and founder of motion film. I also learned he lived in Rochester, NY. He created the first user friendly camera and place photography in everyones hands. The mansion frames the story of his life. Photography is a complicated subject. The invention put into motion a photo revolution. Kodak was a made up name, the K came from his mothers maiden name and just played with other letters and vowels that he felt would easily noticed and pronounced in other languages. The colonial estate is the center of the museum. Took a photo album around the world with various photos that he showed some parts of his life. You can also access some photos of the collection. He comitted suicide because he didn't want to be remembered by the disease that caused his death.
2. I didnt complete that project. So I would have to say no. But just looking at the videos and going through the various clips I would assume in some way that it would have been some relation between the creation of the Art Exhibition and the videos. The reason I say this is because the videos covered a variety of different aspects.
3. The videos add meaning and depth to my knowledge and understanding. It allows me to visually see the different art works that art work is displayed and some of the thought process behind creating a display. I believe the videos will provide me with a starting point and some sort of reference. I just hope I do not run into technical difficulty again along the way.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Video Review- Week 12
1. I selected the videos because of the titles. The titles seemed to click a light bulb in my head from the readings through the text and some of the images that I have seen throughout the course. Some of the titles just seemed interesting in itself.
2. Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the '50s and '60s- I learned that abstract art titles are intended to make the observer think and feel what the painting is. Some abstract paintings look empty the space filled is different than that of figurative paintings. The abstract painting is physical and mental. Once you notice the details of abstract art you can begin to understand the language of the painting. Some abstract art seems to be changing with our reactions as we notice more colors when observing the painting. The language of the line and shape and color as a means of saying more rather than less about the world then more traditional methods could. Working with a cloth allowed the colors of the painting to appear to be sinking into the picture. Abstract shapes must have a likeness, not of a specific image but of an echo of sensations we may recognize. 1950s in NY heroic time for painting. Common bond of the artist was to create something that the European painters had not already done. Some subjects were of things that can be found in the ordinary world that was seemingly take for granted. Andy Warhol pop arts most famous son. Pop art first 20th century art movement since futurism to embrace the rhythms, images and textures of modern city life. Simple and sophisticated images.
Uncertainty: Modernity and Art- I learned that art has its own memory in itself. Industrial revolution brings about the emergence of modern life shattering old images. Modern art tells us that something broke that can not be put back together again. The future would be able to see by our art that a society defined by change. Art of the past was aspirational and idealized modern art is restless questioning. We live with uncertainty because we are just parts in a system. Art offered individuality instead of standardized experiences. Abstract artist says this is the experiment what is it telling you. Abstract art was deliberately open ended and obeyed only its own purely visual rules. Uncertainty is your not sure of status of anything. Pop art describes civilization relaxing. Art mirrors what we are at the level we are already at. Traditional style back in art is just as disturbing as abstract.
Andy Warhol- I learned that he never wanted to be an artist but always wanted to be a tap dancer. He used stencils and acrylic paints for his art.
The Power of Art: Rothko- I learned that Rothko's body was discovered a few hours after 9 of his paintings was brought and he died from suicide. He was an abstract painter. His paintings begin an unknown adventure into an unknown space.
3. The videos relate to the readings because they give more in depth descriptions than the text. The videos also help to create a more visual and audio approach to the concepts in the text. All the videos related to each other and seemed to have overlapped. I thought this interesting because the videos just flowed to me.
4. The videos are nice. For me they help solidify concepts that I have read. Sometimes I read the material and it seems vague, but after watching the videos I have an "ah ha" moment. The videos are a nice component to this course.
2. Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the '50s and '60s- I learned that abstract art titles are intended to make the observer think and feel what the painting is. Some abstract paintings look empty the space filled is different than that of figurative paintings. The abstract painting is physical and mental. Once you notice the details of abstract art you can begin to understand the language of the painting. Some abstract art seems to be changing with our reactions as we notice more colors when observing the painting. The language of the line and shape and color as a means of saying more rather than less about the world then more traditional methods could. Working with a cloth allowed the colors of the painting to appear to be sinking into the picture. Abstract shapes must have a likeness, not of a specific image but of an echo of sensations we may recognize. 1950s in NY heroic time for painting. Common bond of the artist was to create something that the European painters had not already done. Some subjects were of things that can be found in the ordinary world that was seemingly take for granted. Andy Warhol pop arts most famous son. Pop art first 20th century art movement since futurism to embrace the rhythms, images and textures of modern city life. Simple and sophisticated images.
Uncertainty: Modernity and Art- I learned that art has its own memory in itself. Industrial revolution brings about the emergence of modern life shattering old images. Modern art tells us that something broke that can not be put back together again. The future would be able to see by our art that a society defined by change. Art of the past was aspirational and idealized modern art is restless questioning. We live with uncertainty because we are just parts in a system. Art offered individuality instead of standardized experiences. Abstract artist says this is the experiment what is it telling you. Abstract art was deliberately open ended and obeyed only its own purely visual rules. Uncertainty is your not sure of status of anything. Pop art describes civilization relaxing. Art mirrors what we are at the level we are already at. Traditional style back in art is just as disturbing as abstract.
Andy Warhol- I learned that he never wanted to be an artist but always wanted to be a tap dancer. He used stencils and acrylic paints for his art.
The Power of Art: Rothko- I learned that Rothko's body was discovered a few hours after 9 of his paintings was brought and he died from suicide. He was an abstract painter. His paintings begin an unknown adventure into an unknown space.
3. The videos relate to the readings because they give more in depth descriptions than the text. The videos also help to create a more visual and audio approach to the concepts in the text. All the videos related to each other and seemed to have overlapped. I thought this interesting because the videos just flowed to me.
4. The videos are nice. For me they help solidify concepts that I have read. Sometimes I read the material and it seems vague, but after watching the videos I have an "ah ha" moment. The videos are a nice component to this course.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Video Review
1. I selected the four videos based on the order they were in. Matisse and Picasso was probably the only video that I choose because I wanted to learn more about it.
2. Matisse and Picasso- I learned that they were a little nervous about the relationship in the beginning. The relationship between the two was unique and has never been repeated in art history. Both artist broke with tradition. Matisse was the uncontested leader of Fauve and it was an American family that was stunned by his work of a woman with a hat. He was a strength of genius. Picasso was a born painter and Matisse did not become aware of his talents until his early twenties. Matisse rationalized and Picasso didn't care much about rationalization but was more impulsive. Picasso had an intellectual approach which was foreign to Matisse. Picasso was the first to create a colleague. Picasso painted most of his paintings from memory and observation not form posed model. Awareness of differences brought them together. Matisse believed paintings are not for decorating apartments and that his paintings are the pages to his journal. Death of Matisse was awful for Picasso, and a way of his mourning was to carry on their dialogue.
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette- Was the most beautiful picture of the 19th century. Renoir painted the picture twice only changing the size. Renoir lost his childhood family home and looked the originality of it in the city he moved in. He painted local girls and believed there was no such thing as poverty in art. His paintings depicted the way women and men interacted with each other, flirting with sexuality. Renoir aesthetics were of sunshine and daylight and the beautiful. A gap in between seats in one of his paintings gives you room to venture into the picture. Renoir pictures invite you into them. He had a hope for life that was doomed and his paintings responded to the heart first and the mind later.
The Mystical North: The Spanish Art from the 19th Century to the present- I learned that Goya questioned what it means to be a human being. He began painting lighthearted decorative pictures and was considered the father of modern art. Illness left him deaf and he began creating a darker style more pessimistic. He often painted pictures of despair. His home was isolated and he painted the walls with black paintings.. Antoni Gaudi was the first great artist in Spain since Goya and exemplified Barcelona. His style was opposite that of Goya. He was inspired by God's natural world. Picasso was driven by the tension between spirituality and sexuality. Cubism was the coldest most rationalist phase of Picasso's art, making people and objects shimmer something like seen in a vision.. Spain never lost deep conviction for work of art to really capture you. Surrealism was an artistic movement to explore irrational, ideas of the unconscious, and world of dreams. Dali pictures showed an endless clowning around.. There was a tension between his genius and self-pradody. His paintings combined sex, death, and food. Self-obsession and self-exploration was present in the 20th century. Dali was kicked out of the surrealist. Architecture holds the key to Spanish art in the 21st century.
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, 1884 (Seurat)- This was the painting of the artist who was concerned with experiment and obsession. He repainted the whole canvas. It is hard to understand what the painting is about and often the meaning is changed. It became a hide and seek and was inspired by endless caricatures.Seurat was somewhat conventional and decided early on to study art. His art making was interrupted from his military service. His everyday subjects were mostly solitary figures caught in a half light. His figures were somewhat mystical figures. The subjects were more commonplace. Often painted unaccompanied women and was believed to have painted a prostitute in one of his paintings who was fishing. The revolutionary technique was most important. Only an artist for about 10 years before dying of diphtheria and his death was considered a great loss to art. Popular culture adopted the painting and adding to the characters. Advertisers love the serenity of the painting.
3. The videos relate to text just like the other videos the elaborate on concepts and abstracts within the text. Focusing on main portions that the text briefly referred to.
4. I like the films. Although for the first one I was a little nervous because of the subtitles in the beginning. After continuing to view the video it became just like the rest of the videos, easy to understand and enhancing the meanings and concepts that I read in the text previously. The add depth and understanding to the material for me because of the details and background knowledge that was provided of the artist and the time in which they were created.
2. Matisse and Picasso- I learned that they were a little nervous about the relationship in the beginning. The relationship between the two was unique and has never been repeated in art history. Both artist broke with tradition. Matisse was the uncontested leader of Fauve and it was an American family that was stunned by his work of a woman with a hat. He was a strength of genius. Picasso was a born painter and Matisse did not become aware of his talents until his early twenties. Matisse rationalized and Picasso didn't care much about rationalization but was more impulsive. Picasso had an intellectual approach which was foreign to Matisse. Picasso was the first to create a colleague. Picasso painted most of his paintings from memory and observation not form posed model. Awareness of differences brought them together. Matisse believed paintings are not for decorating apartments and that his paintings are the pages to his journal. Death of Matisse was awful for Picasso, and a way of his mourning was to carry on their dialogue.
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette- Was the most beautiful picture of the 19th century. Renoir painted the picture twice only changing the size. Renoir lost his childhood family home and looked the originality of it in the city he moved in. He painted local girls and believed there was no such thing as poverty in art. His paintings depicted the way women and men interacted with each other, flirting with sexuality. Renoir aesthetics were of sunshine and daylight and the beautiful. A gap in between seats in one of his paintings gives you room to venture into the picture. Renoir pictures invite you into them. He had a hope for life that was doomed and his paintings responded to the heart first and the mind later.
The Mystical North: The Spanish Art from the 19th Century to the present- I learned that Goya questioned what it means to be a human being. He began painting lighthearted decorative pictures and was considered the father of modern art. Illness left him deaf and he began creating a darker style more pessimistic. He often painted pictures of despair. His home was isolated and he painted the walls with black paintings.. Antoni Gaudi was the first great artist in Spain since Goya and exemplified Barcelona. His style was opposite that of Goya. He was inspired by God's natural world. Picasso was driven by the tension between spirituality and sexuality. Cubism was the coldest most rationalist phase of Picasso's art, making people and objects shimmer something like seen in a vision.. Spain never lost deep conviction for work of art to really capture you. Surrealism was an artistic movement to explore irrational, ideas of the unconscious, and world of dreams. Dali pictures showed an endless clowning around.. There was a tension between his genius and self-pradody. His paintings combined sex, death, and food. Self-obsession and self-exploration was present in the 20th century. Dali was kicked out of the surrealist. Architecture holds the key to Spanish art in the 21st century.
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, 1884 (Seurat)- This was the painting of the artist who was concerned with experiment and obsession. He repainted the whole canvas. It is hard to understand what the painting is about and often the meaning is changed. It became a hide and seek and was inspired by endless caricatures.Seurat was somewhat conventional and decided early on to study art. His art making was interrupted from his military service. His everyday subjects were mostly solitary figures caught in a half light. His figures were somewhat mystical figures. The subjects were more commonplace. Often painted unaccompanied women and was believed to have painted a prostitute in one of his paintings who was fishing. The revolutionary technique was most important. Only an artist for about 10 years before dying of diphtheria and his death was considered a great loss to art. Popular culture adopted the painting and adding to the characters. Advertisers love the serenity of the painting.
3. The videos relate to text just like the other videos the elaborate on concepts and abstracts within the text. Focusing on main portions that the text briefly referred to.
4. I like the films. Although for the first one I was a little nervous because of the subtitles in the beginning. After continuing to view the video it became just like the rest of the videos, easy to understand and enhancing the meanings and concepts that I read in the text previously. The add depth and understanding to the material for me because of the details and background knowledge that was provided of the artist and the time in which they were created.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Art Making/Material Exploration Blog: Mask Making
1. I choose the three designs because of their meanings. I also choose the designs because of the detail in them. It was overbearing and it flowed with the mask. The colors were simple and allowed for the details to be appreciated instead of drowned out.
2. I used the elements in principles to create the mask by outlining parts in black. That to me help give the mask and certain details definition. I tried to use different shades of purple to show the difference in the color and the value. I tried to use different patterns to create a rhythm that would be in harmony with one another.
3. I had fun creating the mask. My children helped me with the colors. I think watercolors are a little bit messy but for the most part I really enjoyed making the mask. It actually surprised me how well the finish product came out to be. I tried to use colors that were bright but not over dominating. I also used the colors that are each of my children's and mine as well favorite color.
2. I used the elements in principles to create the mask by outlining parts in black. That to me help give the mask and certain details definition. I tried to use different shades of purple to show the difference in the color and the value. I tried to use different patterns to create a rhythm that would be in harmony with one another.
3. I had fun creating the mask. My children helped me with the colors. I think watercolors are a little bit messy but for the most part I really enjoyed making the mask. It actually surprised me how well the finish product came out to be. I tried to use colors that were bright but not over dominating. I also used the colors that are each of my children's and mine as well favorite color.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Week 10 Video Review
1. Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you choose from the selection listed above.
African Art: Legacy of Oppression and African Art I choose because I just wanted to gain more information from what was already in the text, and also because I seem to be drawn to African artworks.
Buddhism I choose because I found the topic to be interesting from the reading and I have a friend who often tries to explain this religion.
Hinduism I choose because the previous video mentioned it, so I guess it become more interesting after the fact.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
African Art: Legacy of Oppression- I learned that the some of the masks actually creates a sinking feeling in ones stomach. That the mask are two toned for a reason. The white side indicates the healthy side and the black side indicates an illness. It was made to create fear so that people would not make fun of the handicapped, and respect elders. Because of the diversity in the cultures there is a huge range of art styles in Central Africa. A world fair once displayed live Africans because they were new and not understand by the Europeans.
African Art- I learned that it played a strong sense in the daily life of the people, with a strong aesthetic sense revealed in traditional homes, everyday utensils, clothing and hairstyles. Some materials like wood and straw deteriorate and were not made to withstand the humid climates. Some art works from these are are less than 200 years old. The oldest existing art is found in the dryer regions. African art was relatively unknown to the Europeans until the 19th century. The Europeans thought the art to be childlike and primitive. To understand the African art you must be familiar with the concepts of perceptual and conceptual art. The Africans focused on more conceptual art. Where the artist used their imagination, mental images and perceptions of invisible forces.. African art take into account realms of magic and religion. The Africans created statues to harness the supernatural powers. The art was not to represent a living human or animal except a powerful king or noble, but instead was used to conjure spirits.
Buddhism- The greatest temptation for Buddha was to walk off and reach nirvana-which is the highest enlightenment. He was a rebel who spoke softly but firmly against authority. Freedoms from preoccupation that feeds the ego and obstruct the way to enlightenment allows the Monks to be of this world but not in the world. Buddha shares his enlightenment and was a gentle and serene person. A stupor has a story to tell and the lotus is the flower of he Buddha. There is actually a Monastery in upstate NY. Leaving the shoes off at the door confers respect and the chanting is done to free them distractions of the ego.
Hinduism- The river is a symbol of life, death, and rebirth. Worship can be done anywhere and does not need a large temple but instead have detailed shrines. The reason why it does not have to be so great is because you can't take it with you, and it appeals to the idea of letting go. There are many gods and goddesses in this religion. The many gods and goddesses is what helps create rich art and architecture because they are seen through these representations of art and architecture. Finding your way to Brahma can be affected by your personality and your circumstances. Hinduism does not seek to convert other religions, but respect those seeking Brahma. The female is the begetter of life. Once liberation is reached the cycle of life is ended. There are many ways to reach Brahma.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the text because they elaborate on the information that was in the text.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I always like watching the films after reading the text. The videos always add on to information that I got from the text and it also solidifies concepts that were in the text,
African Art: Legacy of Oppression and African Art I choose because I just wanted to gain more information from what was already in the text, and also because I seem to be drawn to African artworks.
Buddhism I choose because I found the topic to be interesting from the reading and I have a friend who often tries to explain this religion.
Hinduism I choose because the previous video mentioned it, so I guess it become more interesting after the fact.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
African Art: Legacy of Oppression- I learned that the some of the masks actually creates a sinking feeling in ones stomach. That the mask are two toned for a reason. The white side indicates the healthy side and the black side indicates an illness. It was made to create fear so that people would not make fun of the handicapped, and respect elders. Because of the diversity in the cultures there is a huge range of art styles in Central Africa. A world fair once displayed live Africans because they were new and not understand by the Europeans.
African Art- I learned that it played a strong sense in the daily life of the people, with a strong aesthetic sense revealed in traditional homes, everyday utensils, clothing and hairstyles. Some materials like wood and straw deteriorate and were not made to withstand the humid climates. Some art works from these are are less than 200 years old. The oldest existing art is found in the dryer regions. African art was relatively unknown to the Europeans until the 19th century. The Europeans thought the art to be childlike and primitive. To understand the African art you must be familiar with the concepts of perceptual and conceptual art. The Africans focused on more conceptual art. Where the artist used their imagination, mental images and perceptions of invisible forces.. African art take into account realms of magic and religion. The Africans created statues to harness the supernatural powers. The art was not to represent a living human or animal except a powerful king or noble, but instead was used to conjure spirits.
Buddhism- The greatest temptation for Buddha was to walk off and reach nirvana-which is the highest enlightenment. He was a rebel who spoke softly but firmly against authority. Freedoms from preoccupation that feeds the ego and obstruct the way to enlightenment allows the Monks to be of this world but not in the world. Buddha shares his enlightenment and was a gentle and serene person. A stupor has a story to tell and the lotus is the flower of he Buddha. There is actually a Monastery in upstate NY. Leaving the shoes off at the door confers respect and the chanting is done to free them distractions of the ego.
Hinduism- The river is a symbol of life, death, and rebirth. Worship can be done anywhere and does not need a large temple but instead have detailed shrines. The reason why it does not have to be so great is because you can't take it with you, and it appeals to the idea of letting go. There are many gods and goddesses in this religion. The many gods and goddesses is what helps create rich art and architecture because they are seen through these representations of art and architecture. Finding your way to Brahma can be affected by your personality and your circumstances. Hinduism does not seek to convert other religions, but respect those seeking Brahma. The female is the begetter of life. Once liberation is reached the cycle of life is ended. There are many ways to reach Brahma.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the text because they elaborate on the information that was in the text.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I always like watching the films after reading the text. The videos always add on to information that I got from the text and it also solidifies concepts that were in the text,
Friday, October 29, 2010
Video Reviews
1. I selected the four videos from the list based on their titles. If the title sounded like something that I read or was familiar with I decided to watch. Also, as usual my kids helped me pick. We watch the videos together.
2. The Drawings of Michelangelo- The key concepts I learned in this video is that although you can go to a museum and almost anyone can view his work, previously that was not the case. He also, did not share his drawings before the final works that he created. He had his first apprenticeship at age 12. He used rough sketching of space and geometrical simplification of figures and the drawings he created are difficult for some artist to accomplish. The sculpture of David was the first colossal marble sculpture since antiquity in Italy. He used his sketches and drawings to rework his figures for perfection, looking for the inner state of the figure. Although, the Sistine chapel ceiling is a beautiful work of art it was difficult for him to complete. He often paid attention to detail, with a conflicting passion response to the beauty of the male body and the Christian faith. Michelangelo had conflicting feelings of hope and dread as he approached death.
Albrecht Durer: Image of a Master- He dragged art out of the Middle Ages from Europe. His paintings were more truthful and not idealized. He began his apprenticeship at age 15. He worked as a traveling craftsman for 4 years. His self portraits were a way of self inquiry. He claimed that other artist were jealous of him and threatened to kill him. He sometimes used 4-6 layers of each color in a painting to create an enamel like finish. He used a grid to accurately transfer his art work. He was constantly searching for the perfect form and refining his art. He also used printmaking to produce multiple copies and to reach more people.
Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance- As a result of his intelligence he was fascinated with the observing the changes in nature. He showed a real passion for his drawings. He observed the hand gestures, faces, and motions of the soul. He was the first to use landscape as the main subject of a drawing, and was also the first to secretly do dissections. He did these dissections so that he can better understand the human body and how it worked. He believed a painting had two parts..spiritual (power of thought) and material (body). The body is nothing compared to the soul, and beauty and harmony are of divine nature. Geometry embraces everything in the universe. Although, he was skillful he didn't receive much work because he had a reputation for leaving work unfinished. He devoted himself to his inventions and research.
The Night Watch (Rembrandt)- This a massive painting that was a pilgrimage for the Dutch. The painting is described as creating a complex and intriguing picture. He approached the painting in a revolutionary way. Instead of having the people pose for the painting he let them act on their own. The merchants paid to be included in this painting. He persuaded movement into the picture and some figures actually moving from the frame. The painting was actually cut from a man claiming to act according to the lord, and the process of restoration began and was recorded.
3. The videos relate to the readings in the text because these videos are concepts that we read about. Whether in these 2 chapters or previous chapters.
4. I think the3 films were good. They add meaning to the things we read because it gives a more detailed look at certain topics. The textbook doesn't go into as much detail, so the videos help solidify what I consider to be a broad explanation.
2. The Drawings of Michelangelo- The key concepts I learned in this video is that although you can go to a museum and almost anyone can view his work, previously that was not the case. He also, did not share his drawings before the final works that he created. He had his first apprenticeship at age 12. He used rough sketching of space and geometrical simplification of figures and the drawings he created are difficult for some artist to accomplish. The sculpture of David was the first colossal marble sculpture since antiquity in Italy. He used his sketches and drawings to rework his figures for perfection, looking for the inner state of the figure. Although, the Sistine chapel ceiling is a beautiful work of art it was difficult for him to complete. He often paid attention to detail, with a conflicting passion response to the beauty of the male body and the Christian faith. Michelangelo had conflicting feelings of hope and dread as he approached death.
Albrecht Durer: Image of a Master- He dragged art out of the Middle Ages from Europe. His paintings were more truthful and not idealized. He began his apprenticeship at age 15. He worked as a traveling craftsman for 4 years. His self portraits were a way of self inquiry. He claimed that other artist were jealous of him and threatened to kill him. He sometimes used 4-6 layers of each color in a painting to create an enamel like finish. He used a grid to accurately transfer his art work. He was constantly searching for the perfect form and refining his art. He also used printmaking to produce multiple copies and to reach more people.
Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance- As a result of his intelligence he was fascinated with the observing the changes in nature. He showed a real passion for his drawings. He observed the hand gestures, faces, and motions of the soul. He was the first to use landscape as the main subject of a drawing, and was also the first to secretly do dissections. He did these dissections so that he can better understand the human body and how it worked. He believed a painting had two parts..spiritual (power of thought) and material (body). The body is nothing compared to the soul, and beauty and harmony are of divine nature. Geometry embraces everything in the universe. Although, he was skillful he didn't receive much work because he had a reputation for leaving work unfinished. He devoted himself to his inventions and research.
The Night Watch (Rembrandt)- This a massive painting that was a pilgrimage for the Dutch. The painting is described as creating a complex and intriguing picture. He approached the painting in a revolutionary way. Instead of having the people pose for the painting he let them act on their own. The merchants paid to be included in this painting. He persuaded movement into the picture and some figures actually moving from the frame. The painting was actually cut from a man claiming to act according to the lord, and the process of restoration began and was recorded.
3. The videos relate to the readings in the text because these videos are concepts that we read about. Whether in these 2 chapters or previous chapters.
4. I think the3 films were good. They add meaning to the things we read because it gives a more detailed look at certain topics. The textbook doesn't go into as much detail, so the videos help solidify what I consider to be a broad explanation.
Art6 Making/Material Exploration Drawings- Exploring Line
1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?
It was okay using my hands as subject matter. I didn't realize how many lines were in my hands.
2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?
I used charcoal, because I thought it would be easier to maneuver in my least dominant hand, and because I just wanted to try something new and feel the difference between the two.
3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
The outline was hard, but after I got used to it, it wasn't so bad.
4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
In the dominant hand drawing the outline is definitely better but I think the lines of the hands were easier to draw using the least dominant hand. It could be because I knew what to expect but to me it was easier. It seemed less stressed and less controlled which made it easier and faster to manipulate the charcoal.
5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
It would have to depend on what effect I was going for. If I wanted a less controlled piece of work I would say definitely. Outline I may still would use my dominant hand.
It was okay using my hands as subject matter. I didn't realize how many lines were in my hands.
2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?
I used charcoal, because I thought it would be easier to maneuver in my least dominant hand, and because I just wanted to try something new and feel the difference between the two.
3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
The outline was hard, but after I got used to it, it wasn't so bad.
4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
In the dominant hand drawing the outline is definitely better but I think the lines of the hands were easier to draw using the least dominant hand. It could be because I knew what to expect but to me it was easier. It seemed less stressed and less controlled which made it easier and faster to manipulate the charcoal.
5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
It would have to depend on what effect I was going for. If I wanted a less controlled piece of work I would say definitely. Outline I may still would use my dominant hand.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Video Reviews
1. I selected Cairo Museum because when I was doing the readings my son saw the picture of Egypt and said he learned about Egypt in school. So I figured it would be fun to watch the video with him. I selected Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek because I remember it from the reading and was a little unclear and I usually get it after watching the videos, and the last video The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure because I found the topic just to be interesting since a lot of art have some sort of human form in it.
2. More Human Than Human- the most thing that struck me and stayed with me in this video is that although the human body dominates in life, most artists depicts the human body in images that do not resemble our actual bodies. I was also fascinated with the Venus of Willendorf because the sculpture was deliberately made to look the way it did.
Cairo Museum- the most interesting fact I learned about this video was that half of the artifacts are actually in the basement and not on display. That the artifacts are hidden treasures and ancient knowledge of Egypt. It reminds of what modern day would be a time capsule. You get to learn about the past in the future.
Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek- the Greek church had a strong influence on art and that it can be traced back to the ruler Constantine who defaced ancient Greek images of Gods like Zeus and images of Mary were brought in. I also learned that the art Post Byzantine had a familiar theme as previous art but with a new modern age which gave rise to a different name. Throughout history ancient Greek Architecture has the strongest influence.
The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure- I learned that some sculptures were considered silent weaknesses because it is hard to decipher what they actually meant. That we can know what they are made of, and that's what gives the sculpture the abstract style. That most of the figures were that of women.
3. The videos relate to the reading because the focused on some of the concepts that was within the reading. The videos are a direct correlation to the reading and in added tool to enhance my understanding to what I was reading.
4. I think the films were nice. The pictures were nice. I especially enjoyed the Cairo Museum and the images of the artifacts and the rulers. The add depth to my understanding because I was a little confused when I was reading the difference between Byzantine art and Post Byzantine art.
2. More Human Than Human- the most thing that struck me and stayed with me in this video is that although the human body dominates in life, most artists depicts the human body in images that do not resemble our actual bodies. I was also fascinated with the Venus of Willendorf because the sculpture was deliberately made to look the way it did.
Cairo Museum- the most interesting fact I learned about this video was that half of the artifacts are actually in the basement and not on display. That the artifacts are hidden treasures and ancient knowledge of Egypt. It reminds of what modern day would be a time capsule. You get to learn about the past in the future.
Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek- the Greek church had a strong influence on art and that it can be traced back to the ruler Constantine who defaced ancient Greek images of Gods like Zeus and images of Mary were brought in. I also learned that the art Post Byzantine had a familiar theme as previous art but with a new modern age which gave rise to a different name. Throughout history ancient Greek Architecture has the strongest influence.
The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure- I learned that some sculptures were considered silent weaknesses because it is hard to decipher what they actually meant. That we can know what they are made of, and that's what gives the sculpture the abstract style. That most of the figures were that of women.
3. The videos relate to the reading because the focused on some of the concepts that was within the reading. The videos are a direct correlation to the reading and in added tool to enhance my understanding to what I was reading.
4. I think the films were nice. The pictures were nice. I especially enjoyed the Cairo Museum and the images of the artifacts and the rulers. The add depth to my understanding because I was a little confused when I was reading the difference between Byzantine art and Post Byzantine art.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Video Review
Prairie Style
1. The key concepts I learned from that video is how the environment and design should be harmonious. I also, learned that Frank Lloyd Wright was very influential in the concept of buildings blending with the environment and not taking from the surrounding area. The place where you are going to build has great importance because the interior of the house should have a strong relationship with the landscape outside.
Architecture: The Science of Design
1. The one thing that was the most fascinating is that skyscrapers actually sway with the high winds. That if a building is not properly built that you may be able to feel this sway. The substructure of the buildings have to be able to accommodate dead weight as well as living weight.
Classical Architecture
1. Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome are very influential in modern day architecture. Classical architecture reflects the needs and values of that time. The buildings along the classical ideas are proportionate, harmonious and often have columns.
Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art
1. I like the way he thinks. He didn't make plans but his work is often derived from his current feelings. He felt as though buildings should create an emotional response and that you should have a sense of feeling when inside of the building. The building should interact with the human response.
2. The videos relate to the text because the covered the different architecture designs. The one thing that really related to the text was Frank Lloyd Wright. The text gave a brief description of his work, but the video went into m ore detail. The pictures were nice because you can see how the nature and house blended together. The open floor plans seem to blend with the outside of the homes.
3. The films were nice to watch. The added more meaning because it gave more examples and pictures, which made the concepts of the book solidify in my mind. It makes look at buildings a little differently, as far as the columns and the way windows are situated. If indeed this building compliments its surroundings or take away from the earths natural beauty.
4. I choose the last video because of the title. It seemed interesting to see the correlation between art and architecture. I also wanted to see if there was a beauty in the building beyond the interior decorator designs.
1. The key concepts I learned from that video is how the environment and design should be harmonious. I also, learned that Frank Lloyd Wright was very influential in the concept of buildings blending with the environment and not taking from the surrounding area. The place where you are going to build has great importance because the interior of the house should have a strong relationship with the landscape outside.
Architecture: The Science of Design
1. The one thing that was the most fascinating is that skyscrapers actually sway with the high winds. That if a building is not properly built that you may be able to feel this sway. The substructure of the buildings have to be able to accommodate dead weight as well as living weight.
Classical Architecture
1. Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome are very influential in modern day architecture. Classical architecture reflects the needs and values of that time. The buildings along the classical ideas are proportionate, harmonious and often have columns.
Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art
1. I like the way he thinks. He didn't make plans but his work is often derived from his current feelings. He felt as though buildings should create an emotional response and that you should have a sense of feeling when inside of the building. The building should interact with the human response.
2. The videos relate to the text because the covered the different architecture designs. The one thing that really related to the text was Frank Lloyd Wright. The text gave a brief description of his work, but the video went into m ore detail. The pictures were nice because you can see how the nature and house blended together. The open floor plans seem to blend with the outside of the homes.
3. The films were nice to watch. The added more meaning because it gave more examples and pictures, which made the concepts of the book solidify in my mind. It makes look at buildings a little differently, as far as the columns and the way windows are situated. If indeed this building compliments its surroundings or take away from the earths natural beauty.
4. I choose the last video because of the title. It seemed interesting to see the correlation between art and architecture. I also wanted to see if there was a beauty in the building beyond the interior decorator designs.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Art Making/Material Exploration #3 Installation
Installation art is art that takes up the space ion a room. Installation art can be anything you want it to be if you can legitimize it. The term "installation" art is about 30 years old and can vary in size and location. Installation is often site specific art. It can be assumed that the viewer makes the meaning from the images and the space.
Materials in installation art varies.The materials used is what the artist finds unique to what message they are trying to convey. The material can be as simple as nature itself to man made products.
Installation art is created to capture something in a time or place. To allow the viewer to place themselves in the work of art.
I found an earthwork called Serpent Mound, near Locust Grove, Ohio to be interesting. I found it to be interesting because it is a natural work of art that changes with the seasons of life.
I feel more of a connection with the Serpent Mound because it is a natural work of art but because it also goes through the changes of season and life just like I do.
I wanted to choose the human experience and self theme.
I used materials from my personal space like my sneaker boxes, photo, and bottles of body spray.
This installation is located in my room because it is where I spend the most time when I want to just get away and think of my next moves. I also chose my room because I chose materials that were personal to me.
My installation is some of what I guess is my collection. I collect sneakers and body sprays. I have sneakers from as many as 4 years ago and always shop the semi annual sales at Both and Body Works and Victoria Secrets.
I used line and directional movement because the boxes continue to move upward. Mass and shape are also used because my installation has a definite shape and mass present.Color is also used as well as light.
Planning and creating the installation was not that hard. I wanted to create something that is a reflection of me which I found to be an easy task. I found it to be easy not because the simplicity of the installation, but because what better topic to express than yourself. There are always material around you that you can use to create a self creation. Choosing the site was simple because I think of my room as my own piece of serenity away from the rest of my house and away from the rest of the world.
Materials in installation art varies.The materials used is what the artist finds unique to what message they are trying to convey. The material can be as simple as nature itself to man made products.
Installation art is created to capture something in a time or place. To allow the viewer to place themselves in the work of art.
I found an earthwork called Serpent Mound, near Locust Grove, Ohio to be interesting. I found it to be interesting because it is a natural work of art that changes with the seasons of life.
I feel more of a connection with the Serpent Mound because it is a natural work of art but because it also goes through the changes of season and life just like I do.
I wanted to choose the human experience and self theme.
I used materials from my personal space like my sneaker boxes, photo, and bottles of body spray.
This installation is located in my room because it is where I spend the most time when I want to just get away and think of my next moves. I also chose my room because I chose materials that were personal to me.
My installation is some of what I guess is my collection. I collect sneakers and body sprays. I have sneakers from as many as 4 years ago and always shop the semi annual sales at Both and Body Works and Victoria Secrets.
I used line and directional movement because the boxes continue to move upward. Mass and shape are also used because my installation has a definite shape and mass present.Color is also used as well as light.
Planning and creating the installation was not that hard. I wanted to create something that is a reflection of me which I found to be an easy task. I found it to be easy not because the simplicity of the installation, but because what better topic to express than yourself. There are always material around you that you can use to create a self creation. Choosing the site was simple because I think of my room as my own piece of serenity away from the rest of my house and away from the rest of the world.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Peer Review
Stephen Tellerhttp://kingcarrera1.blogspot.com/
Meagan Aiello http://aiellome01-artonlinelearning.blogspot.com/
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?
I agreed with their images. I saw other elements and principles throughout the pictures but that was expected to me. One thing I am learning is that more often than not there are multiples things going on in art work. I like the varity in the images and the realness of the images.
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?
An image that I noticed in both of the blogs I reviewed was "kill Yourself" and the reason chosen was pretty much the same just worded differently. It's the words that caught the attention of both of the other people as well.
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?
I liked on picture from my first blog. It was the sculpture of the mother and child. I liked that image because it was actually my daughter who noticed the faces before me. It was like we were living in that moment of mother and child.
What do you think about the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?
I liked reading my peers responses. I also enjoyed looking at their photos. I think it's interesting how we all have varying views of the same concepts and it's eveident in our images. I feel as though it is valuable because maybe sometimes we miss certain things and reviewing others works helps us to strengthen our own insight.
Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?
As of yet I have no comments posted.
Meagan Aiello http://aiellome01-artonlinelearning.blogspot.com/
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?
I agreed with their images. I saw other elements and principles throughout the pictures but that was expected to me. One thing I am learning is that more often than not there are multiples things going on in art work. I like the varity in the images and the realness of the images.
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?
An image that I noticed in both of the blogs I reviewed was "kill Yourself" and the reason chosen was pretty much the same just worded differently. It's the words that caught the attention of both of the other people as well.
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?
I liked on picture from my first blog. It was the sculpture of the mother and child. I liked that image because it was actually my daughter who noticed the faces before me. It was like we were living in that moment of mother and child.
What do you think about the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?
I liked reading my peers responses. I also enjoyed looking at their photos. I think it's interesting how we all have varying views of the same concepts and it's eveident in our images. I feel as though it is valuable because maybe sometimes we miss certain things and reviewing others works helps us to strengthen our own insight.
Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?
As of yet I have no comments posted.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Video Review
Through the eyes of a sculptor
1. The key concepts I learned in this video was that every stone has a different smell. The stone is tested with water for the quality of color and of veins present. Some sculptor's prefer certain qualities over others. That marble appears as snow on a mountain and earlier extraction of marble was dangerous even deadly. Some sculptor's use "bridges" in the work to reduce the chance of damage or breakage in the process of transferring. The sculptor makes a clay sculpture then a mold and next a final mold. Wet stone is heavier but easier to cut and marble is better than limestone. The process of carving is time consuming so the carver needs to be fast as well as precise.
Glass and Ceramics
1. The key concepts I learned from this video is that glass is everywhere. When I did the reading I was perhaps closed minded and only thought of glass as used in art, but after watching the video I realize that glass is everywhere and used for many different purposes. Glass is versatile and has many functions. Glass be worked either cool or hot and that a final firing process helps preserve what was created. Ceramics is made from a clay base. The temperature and purity of the clay determines whether the final product will be a fine china or a floor tile. Ceramics are also part of our daily lives in parts of car mufflers and can be as strong as steel. The firing process is also important in ceramics because it determines the final characteristics of the product.
Installation Art
1. The one concept that I learned from the video is that in installation art the artwork takes over the space and often the environment determines the type of installation in that space. Installation art varies in size and the term "installation art" is fairly new. I liked the french man concept that anything can be art as long as it can be legitimized.
2. The videos relate directly to the test because the text gave specifics about the different topics. The text went through more history and gave examples past and present. The videos helped make the words read seem more real by giving a visual and audio experience to the concepts in the texts.
3. The films were nice. I like reading the material, but I like actually seeing the process to the end results that the texts shows us. It gives more meaning to the final works because the videos showed the process and thought that accompanies the beautiful works of art. For me personally, I will better appreciate things because they are a working progress and have meaning beyond what I could at a glimpse comprehend.
1. The key concepts I learned in this video was that every stone has a different smell. The stone is tested with water for the quality of color and of veins present. Some sculptor's prefer certain qualities over others. That marble appears as snow on a mountain and earlier extraction of marble was dangerous even deadly. Some sculptor's use "bridges" in the work to reduce the chance of damage or breakage in the process of transferring. The sculptor makes a clay sculpture then a mold and next a final mold. Wet stone is heavier but easier to cut and marble is better than limestone. The process of carving is time consuming so the carver needs to be fast as well as precise.
Glass and Ceramics
1. The key concepts I learned from this video is that glass is everywhere. When I did the reading I was perhaps closed minded and only thought of glass as used in art, but after watching the video I realize that glass is everywhere and used for many different purposes. Glass is versatile and has many functions. Glass be worked either cool or hot and that a final firing process helps preserve what was created. Ceramics is made from a clay base. The temperature and purity of the clay determines whether the final product will be a fine china or a floor tile. Ceramics are also part of our daily lives in parts of car mufflers and can be as strong as steel. The firing process is also important in ceramics because it determines the final characteristics of the product.
Installation Art
1. The one concept that I learned from the video is that in installation art the artwork takes over the space and often the environment determines the type of installation in that space. Installation art varies in size and the term "installation art" is fairly new. I liked the french man concept that anything can be art as long as it can be legitimized.
2. The videos relate directly to the test because the text gave specifics about the different topics. The text went through more history and gave examples past and present. The videos helped make the words read seem more real by giving a visual and audio experience to the concepts in the texts.
3. The films were nice. I like reading the material, but I like actually seeing the process to the end results that the texts shows us. It gives more meaning to the final works because the videos showed the process and thought that accompanies the beautiful works of art. For me personally, I will better appreciate things because they are a working progress and have meaning beyond what I could at a glimpse comprehend.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Project # 2 Art Gallery Visit #1- Responding to Artworl
A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
Frank Still, Jill- This made an impression on me because it was a different way of viewing it after learning the different principles in artwork. The piece became more than just a set of lines, but the lines also, created a focal point. I liked it because it really showed that the lines of an artwork has importance.
Tom Wesselmann, Bedroom Painting #40- This piece caught my attention as soon as I rounded the corner. The colors are so bright and compliment each other. The painting itself looked smooth, flawless even.
Nancy Dwyer, Kill Yourself- I liked this one because it was like the message was opposite of what was actually being visualized. When I think kill yourself I think dark uneasy feelings, but this piece had bright colors and a more calming effect especially with the bubbles.
B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
Suzanne Valadon, Mother and Child at Bath- I felt a connection with this piece because it reminds me of the times me and my own children had our bathtime. It was a sense of I understand the feeling and what the mother could be thinking. It was a peaceful time and a time of bonding between parent and child.
William Harnett, Music and Literature- I liked this piece because I am a big fan of music. Music is a part of my life that actually helps calm me and put me into a more tranquil place.
Roy Arden, Walmart Store (Apple Jacks) Burnaby, B.C.- This piece I liked because it really reminds me of my night last night. It was a reminder of spending time with my children.
C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
Yves Tangoy, Indefinite Divisibility- This piece captured my eye with the different elements but it was somewhat unclear as the meaning or what the artist intended. I would like to know more about what message the artist was actually trying to convey because it is a beautiful piece of work.
Tom Wesselmann, Still Life #20- I liked this piece because of the realness of it. The sink and the light, and the medicine cabinet were all life like. I would like to learn more about this because it seems like it is a glimpse into our past, but yet can be very much related to our present and future.
Kara Walker, African/American- This piece was interesting and set apart from a series of this authours' work. I think it was more interesting as to why this piece wasn't included with her other works, but when reviewing the picture I snapped it became more of an interest because of the rflections captured in it. I thought that was different from all the other images I captured, and would like to know..Why use material that can capture reflections?
http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm222/shereerb80/Art%20Visit%20%20no%201/?albumview=slideshow
Frank Still, Jill- This made an impression on me because it was a different way of viewing it after learning the different principles in artwork. The piece became more than just a set of lines, but the lines also, created a focal point. I liked it because it really showed that the lines of an artwork has importance.
Tom Wesselmann, Bedroom Painting #40- This piece caught my attention as soon as I rounded the corner. The colors are so bright and compliment each other. The painting itself looked smooth, flawless even.
Nancy Dwyer, Kill Yourself- I liked this one because it was like the message was opposite of what was actually being visualized. When I think kill yourself I think dark uneasy feelings, but this piece had bright colors and a more calming effect especially with the bubbles.
B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
Suzanne Valadon, Mother and Child at Bath- I felt a connection with this piece because it reminds me of the times me and my own children had our bathtime. It was a sense of I understand the feeling and what the mother could be thinking. It was a peaceful time and a time of bonding between parent and child.
William Harnett, Music and Literature- I liked this piece because I am a big fan of music. Music is a part of my life that actually helps calm me and put me into a more tranquil place.
Roy Arden, Walmart Store (Apple Jacks) Burnaby, B.C.- This piece I liked because it really reminds me of my night last night. It was a reminder of spending time with my children.
C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
Yves Tangoy, Indefinite Divisibility- This piece captured my eye with the different elements but it was somewhat unclear as the meaning or what the artist intended. I would like to know more about what message the artist was actually trying to convey because it is a beautiful piece of work.
Tom Wesselmann, Still Life #20- I liked this piece because of the realness of it. The sink and the light, and the medicine cabinet were all life like. I would like to learn more about this because it seems like it is a glimpse into our past, but yet can be very much related to our present and future.
Kara Walker, African/American- This piece was interesting and set apart from a series of this authours' work. I think it was more interesting as to why this piece wasn't included with her other works, but when reviewing the picture I snapped it became more of an interest because of the rflections captured in it. I thought that was different from all the other images I captured, and would like to know..Why use material that can capture reflections?
http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm222/shereerb80/Art%20Visit%20%20no%201/?albumview=slideshow
Friday, October 1, 2010
Art Making/Material Exploration#2 Logo Design
1. Discuss what you thought about creating your logo.
I thought making the logo design would be easy, but after viewing the videos I really had to think. I was trying to create a design that would be easily understood without needing much interpretation. I also had fun.
2. Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation.
I started out with 2 separate ideas and at the end sort of brought them together. I did a lot of brainstorming mentally. That is what usually works best for me, then I just let it all out in one interrupted moment. Also, I had to take into account what colors, if any that I wanted to use and also what type of medium would best suit the logo.
3. What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo?
That although, you may have a concept in your head things may change once you visually see the concept. That you have to be creative and open minded enough to change your sketch, to create the logo with the meaning that you intended.
4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos, powerpoint, and reading material for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?
The most important thing I learned from the material that was provided is that your logo should be able to be understood. That you have to take into account your target audience in order for your log's meaning should be understood. I also learned that logo creation can sometimes take a team with varying ideas and that there also is trial and error when creating designs. It's not just one design that makes the end product.
I thought making the logo design would be easy, but after viewing the videos I really had to think. I was trying to create a design that would be easily understood without needing much interpretation. I also had fun.
2. Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation.
I started out with 2 separate ideas and at the end sort of brought them together. I did a lot of brainstorming mentally. That is what usually works best for me, then I just let it all out in one interrupted moment. Also, I had to take into account what colors, if any that I wanted to use and also what type of medium would best suit the logo.
3. What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo?
That although, you may have a concept in your head things may change once you visually see the concept. That you have to be creative and open minded enough to change your sketch, to create the logo with the meaning that you intended.
4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos, powerpoint, and reading material for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?
The most important thing I learned from the material that was provided is that your logo should be able to be understood. That you have to take into account your target audience in order for your log's meaning should be understood. I also learned that logo creation can sometimes take a team with varying ideas and that there also is trial and error when creating designs. It's not just one design that makes the end product.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Art making/material exploration #1
1. Discuss what you thought about creating the Value Scale and Color Wheel.
I thought creating the value scale and color wheel would be a lot easier. The video for the value scale was okay, but the video for the color wheel had no sound. I used my book as a reference and did the best I could. All in all both were nice to make.
2. Which media did you enjoy working with the best and why?
I enjoyed working with the paint best because of the consistency. The first time I tried using the charcoal but made a mess. Using the pencil just seemed average because I use pencils on a daily basis.
3. What was the most important discovery in the creation of these studies?
The most important thing I learned was that making a value skill is not as easy as it looks. You have to be careful and pay attention to the different values when creating the value scale.
4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?
The most important thing I learned from the video that value and gradient can be used as the same word. Another thing I learned from the video is that depending on what type of medium you use, you should take into account the type of paper you are going to be using for the value scale. The value scale video was helpful, but the color video did not have any sound. It was not entirely too bad the pictures were clear and you could see the way the colors were mixed together.
I thought creating the value scale and color wheel would be a lot easier. The video for the value scale was okay, but the video for the color wheel had no sound. I used my book as a reference and did the best I could. All in all both were nice to make.
2. Which media did you enjoy working with the best and why?
I enjoyed working with the paint best because of the consistency. The first time I tried using the charcoal but made a mess. Using the pencil just seemed average because I use pencils on a daily basis.
3. What was the most important discovery in the creation of these studies?
The most important thing I learned was that making a value skill is not as easy as it looks. You have to be careful and pay attention to the different values when creating the value scale.
4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?
The most important thing I learned from the video that value and gradient can be used as the same word. Another thing I learned from the video is that depending on what type of medium you use, you should take into account the type of paper you are going to be using for the value scale. The value scale video was helpful, but the color video did not have any sound. It was not entirely too bad the pictures were clear and you could see the way the colors were mixed together.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Color Theory and Emotional Effects
1. Color is used to illicit specific human emotions. Colors leave an impression on the human mind and may be resonant in our unconscious, as when we are sleeping and dreaming. Color also creates mobile, moving edges and affections. Colors can create love hate relationships. The bolder a color is, it is thought to express a strong emotion.
2. A theoretical aspect of color that most interest me is that feelings are difficult to paint. I found that to be interesting because we all interpret things differently. Most people view black as a color of grief and sadness, but still others view it as happiness or even neutral. With ambiguous meaning to what the color actually meant it makes it difficult to paint a feeling.
3. What made the biggest impact on me in the Color video was an artist using red in a cafe because of his dislike of the place and the color red was to illicit a response to ruin the observers appetite.
4. In the Feelings video the biggest impact on me was when Goya began painting after his illness. His paintings went from filled with bright, happiness colors to not so vibrant paintings. It was a dark side to him that mixed reality with imagination. He felt that unreason would always come back. I found it interesting how it showed in his work. How a bad life experience can change our output.
2. A theoretical aspect of color that most interest me is that feelings are difficult to paint. I found that to be interesting because we all interpret things differently. Most people view black as a color of grief and sadness, but still others view it as happiness or even neutral. With ambiguous meaning to what the color actually meant it makes it difficult to paint a feeling.
3. What made the biggest impact on me in the Color video was an artist using red in a cafe because of his dislike of the place and the color red was to illicit a response to ruin the observers appetite.
4. In the Feelings video the biggest impact on me was when Goya began painting after his illness. His paintings went from filled with bright, happiness colors to not so vibrant paintings. It was a dark side to him that mixed reality with imagination. He felt that unreason would always come back. I found it interesting how it showed in his work. How a bad life experience can change our output.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Week 2
1. In the Aesthetics: Philosophy of Arts video I learned about the different views and perspectives of various philosophers throughout history and their roles in defining art and aesthetics. It was very interesting to hear the different views and how they related to current modern day works of art. It helps me to generate a better understanding of what art actually is. In the CARTA : Neurobiology Neurology and Art and Aesthetics it was interesting to see the different ways that we process art. It's not as simple as just looking at a picture. So many different elements and parts of the brain are actually helping us to interpret art.
2. I like the theory presented by Kant, who I believe is from the Renaissance era. I like the idea of beauty is in the eye of the person viewing the art and is subjective to our own interpretation. He believes that we can beautify even the ugly aspects of art because beauty is not rule bound, but based on feelings.
3. Changeux believes art is distinct from language and is a form of nonverbal communication. He used the term esthetic efficacy which is the effects on emotion and reason. Its interesting to see that we use bottom-up processing when looking at art. The way our brains interpret colors, depth, faces, images and the emotions we experience plays a role in the way we understand art. We are interpreting art on conscious as well as unconscious levels. Ramachandran states that art is created as a pleasing effect to the human brain. I like what he said about art having cultural influences, but also having a universal set of laws.
4. The videos relate to the readings because they discuss the concepts of aesthetics and the way we interpret art and its meanings from the biological aspect.
5. I believe the films were a great advantage and add on to the readings. They helped to explain different views of aesthetics and philosophical views. I also like the other video because it helps us understand how our brains process what we are actually seeing and why we have diversity in the way we interpret the same works of art.
2. I like the theory presented by Kant, who I believe is from the Renaissance era. I like the idea of beauty is in the eye of the person viewing the art and is subjective to our own interpretation. He believes that we can beautify even the ugly aspects of art because beauty is not rule bound, but based on feelings.
3. Changeux believes art is distinct from language and is a form of nonverbal communication. He used the term esthetic efficacy which is the effects on emotion and reason. Its interesting to see that we use bottom-up processing when looking at art. The way our brains interpret colors, depth, faces, images and the emotions we experience plays a role in the way we understand art. We are interpreting art on conscious as well as unconscious levels. Ramachandran states that art is created as a pleasing effect to the human brain. I like what he said about art having cultural influences, but also having a universal set of laws.
4. The videos relate to the readings because they discuss the concepts of aesthetics and the way we interpret art and its meanings from the biological aspect.
5. I believe the films were a great advantage and add on to the readings. They helped to explain different views of aesthetics and philosophical views. I also like the other video because it helps us understand how our brains process what we are actually seeing and why we have diversity in the way we interpret the same works of art.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
New Post
1. Creating a gmail acct was simple because I already have one through my cell phone carrier. Creating a blogger acct was simple following the powerpoint that was provided to us.
2. I expect to learn more about art and all its different forms. I expect to gain a better understanding and appreciation of art pieces.
3. I feel pretty comfortable with online classes. Most of my experience thus far have been good ones.
2. I expect to learn more about art and all its different forms. I expect to gain a better understanding and appreciation of art pieces.
3. I feel pretty comfortable with online classes. Most of my experience thus far have been good ones.
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