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.
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