Reflection of AED 200

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?

My expectations of this course was to have a better understanding of art and to also have a deeper appreciation of art.  Yes I do have a deeper appreciation of art. 

2.  2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?

What is art?  I still think that term is very broad and could be answered many different ways.  But to me at is beauty and also expression.

3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?

I didn't have a favorite art before and I still don't have one.  I like them all equally.  

 4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?

I still enjoy taking online courses.  This one was a much more time consuming  then an other then I have taken in the past.  

Art Gallery Visit...Self Portrait

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I selected this piece because it seemed to be good a example of a self portrait.  It had all the qualities I was looking for.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I selected this media because its the only thing I had in my apartment to use. I was pleased with it because I was able to erase easily.  

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

The challenges I faced was drawing the eyes correctly.  I fixed this by erasing and redrawing them.  I also tried to concentrate on the details of the shape.  

4. How does this piece represent you?

This piece represents me because it is a drawing of myself.  I tried to include all the features of my face that I think are unique to me.  

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

I used the elements and principles of lines, emphasis, and proportion. 

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

Yes I enjoyed this project.  It was fun to understand and analysis the features of my face.

7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I pleased with my final artwork.  I think it looks a little like me.  Some of the features are a little animated but I like it that way.

Rembrandt Harmensz
Self Portrait wearing a Hat and two chains
1642-1643
Oil on Panal






Frida Kahlo, Self Portrait with Monkeys      










        Rembrandt Harmensz
        Drawing at a Window
       1648
       Drypoint and burin on ivory laid paper
                   

Project 5

1.  I reviewed Joe Frangione, The Queen City.

2.  I selected this one because I am from Buffalo and thought it would be interesting to learn more about the art history here.

3. The challenges I faced in writing this paper was including enough information to complete it.

4.  I think its a good idea to review our classmates work because were are able to see how others went about doing their project.  

5.  Yes I would  I think it would be interesting to see if people enjoyed my project.

6.  I would rate my finished article a 7 because I think I had a good foundation but I didn't make it that long because I didn't really have much to to write about.

7.  I enjoyed making my exhibition but I didn't enjoy writing an article about one.  The end of the semester is very frustrating with the work load we have from all of the classes and I felt like this was a little redundant.   

Week 15 Video Posting

1. Key Concepts
     Greenberg on Pollack- An interview was given to TJ Clark about Jackson Pollack.  The main idea of this   interview was to educate the viewers about Pollacks background and also his career.  He also discussed how others viewed his artwork at that time.
     Micheal Fried and TJ Clark in conversation-   The main concept of this film was the difference in opinion that TJ Clark and Micheal Fried had about Pollacks paintings.  Each of their views were explained.

2.  Does this relate to my art criticism project?
     Greenberg on Pollack- Yes this related to my project because it discussed paintings from the artist perspective and a lot of my works of art were paintings.
     Micheal Fried and TJ Clark in conversation- Yes this relate to my project because it showed how people can perceive artwork differently   It doesn't mean they are wrong, its just they way the view it.

3.  The films were good.  They both added depth to my understanding of art criticism.

Art Exhibit

This way a very nice way to tie in everything we learned over the semester.  I really enjoyed creating this and looking for the picture to include.

The only down side of the project was finding picture with the appropriated information.  I found a lot of pictures I wanted to use be they didn't include all the information that was needed.

I enjoyed analyzing the pictures because it gave me a  chance to view them in a way that I wouldn't have before.  The project was time consuming but fun at the same time.  I enjoyed being creative and setting up my power-point in a unique way by added famous children quotes throughout it.

Week 13 and 14... Video

1.   For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Lowdown on Lowbrow, key concepts to define the term lowbrow.  Lowbrow is a type of are that is kind of low class.  It commonly has nude women and hot rods.  Some people call it a form of porn.  

Displaying Modern Art, key concepts is showing the organization of art.  It also explains why art is arrange the way it is.

Bones of Concention, key concept is to understand who is in charge of these bones.  So many different professions are connected to them.

An Acquiring Mind, key concept was to understand Philippe de Montebello.  This film history on Montebelo and the ways in which he innovated art works.  He was responsible for getting an artwork seen. He masters ways to get the viewers to notice a artwork.

2.  Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project?

Lowdown on Lowbrow, yes because I think this is a very clever form of art.  I can't say I will use this for sure but it gave me ideas for it. 

Displaying Modern Art, yes because my project needs to be organized.  This video gave good examples on ways to organize art.

Bones of Contention,  I don't think this video will relate to my project but I can't say no for sure.  I just don't see how this video can relate to the theme I am going for. 

An Acquiring Mind,  yes because I think that the topics discussed in this film will be helpful for me in my project.  It is important to understand your artworks and know how to make them noticeable.


3.  What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?

Lowdown on Lowbrow was a god film.  It was upbeat and entertaining.  It added depth and understanding that I can use in my project because it showed me an art idea I can use.

Displaying Modern Art was a good film.  It added depth and understanding that I can use in my project because it showed me was to organize artwork and display it.

Bones of Concention was also a good film. This film gave me more understanding of art.  I am more educated on a different  aspect of art.  Im not sure yet how this can relate to my project but I will soon find out.

An Acquiring Mind was a good film.  This film added depth and understanding that I can use in my project because it explains the importance of understanding the artist as well as the artwork.

Mod 12...Video posting

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

I selected each of this videos because the titles interested me.  

2.   For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

The key concepts I learned from watching Abstract Expressionism and Pop was that in the 50s and 60s artist started viewing art differently.  People were not use to seeing art this way and it was not welcomed as pop art was.  

The key concepts I learned from watching Hockney on Photography was that David Hockney was not only a talented painter but also very gifted in photography.  This film take you through a journey on how he was able to transform his skill into being a photographer. 

3. How did the videos relate to the readings.

The video Abstract Expressionism and Pop relates to the reading because both topics are discussed in the text. the book defines expressionism as and art movement to the 20th century, which claimed the right to distort visual appearances to express psychological or emotion states.  This is exactly what the film showed and gave man examples of.  

The video Hockney on Photography relates to the reading because there is an entire chapter dedicated to photography in the text.  This film shows one mans journey and the text explains how how photography is a work of art.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

i thought both of the films were educationally interesting.  Its nice to have a understanding of the history of art and where it came from.  These films gave me a deeper understanding a different area of art. The add depth to the readings because the give a more detailed explanation of the topic.  

                               

STEP 1
1. What is the title of the exhibit?

I'm not sure what the title of this exhibit was?  I couldn't find where the title was located but I didn't want that to discourage me from using this exhibit because I found it very interesting.  

2. What is the theme of the exhibition?

The them that I think this exhibit was about was nudity and nature.  These are the two things that I found flowing consistently throughout the exhibit   

STEP 2
1. What type of lighting is used?

The lighting that is being used is the florescent lighting that is used mainly in the art gallery. 

 2. What colors are used on the walls?

The wall are painted white.  I think this helps draw the viewers attention to the paintings. 

3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?

The aren't any materials used in the interior of this space.  I think the main thing that ties this space together and what makes this feel like an exhibit is the frames that are used to display the paintings.  

4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?

The movement of this gallery is a bit steal.   The walls are plain and its very boxy.  They have great art pieces.  To some people this flow might work, but for me it was kind of dull.  

1. How are the artworks organized?

I think that this artworks are organized based on which ones are nude and which ones focus on nature.  I noticed that all the ones of nude females were off to the left and more towards the back, while the paints of nature where more towards the front.  The frames are what tied everything together.  

2. How are the artworks similar?

This artworks are similar because they all have something to do with the beauty of nature, be it the natural figure of a women's body or a the beauty of the natural environment.  

3. How are the artworks different?

The artworks differ because they are all done by different artist all searching of different out comes.  

4. How are the artworks framed?

This is the most interesting part of this exhibit.  The artworks are all framed in beautiful gold frames.  They stand out and help all the pieces tie together.   

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?

The artworks are identified with labels, off to the side of the painting, stating the titles, dates, artist, ect.

6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?

The artworks are in a line approximately 2 feet apart.  

                               

  

1. The title of this painting is La Toilette.  Artist is Pablo Picasso and he made this in 1906.  The media of this painting is oil on canvas.  There are two women in this painting.  One of them are clothed while the other one is completely nude.  The one that is clothed seems to be holding a mirror and the women that is nude is looking at her reflection.  She is also messing with her hair.  The elements that I notice in this paintings are color, shape, and line.  Color is used in a natural way.  The natural color bring a since of overall calmness to the painting.  The blue dress of the clothed women stands out.  Shape is use in the figures of the two women and the simple objects of the background.  I find line being use in the women, they stand long and thin and take up the majority of the length of the portrait.  A principle that is use is  movement.  The artist has arranged the figures in a way so the viewer knows the story line.  This painting doesn't remind me of anything.  I think the artist is tying to show the beauty of the human female body.  

2.  

The title of this painting is Peasants in the Field.  The artist is Camile Pissarro, he made this in 1890.  The media is oil on a canvas.  This is a painting of workers in a filed done farm work.  There is a man and a women and it seems like a hot sunny day.  The element that stands out the most is color.  The artist has used color to express a certain emotion.  The artist has used many different colors throughout the color while.  This allows the picture to have a bright and vivid effect.  The principle that is noticeable is emphasis.  The artist wants the viewers to focus on the two works in the foreground of the painting.  I have never worked on a farm so this painting doesn't remind me of anything I have experienced in my life.  It does however look similar to other painting I have seen of plantations.  I think the artist is trying to show the importance of hard labor.  

3. 

The last painting I selected was the painting on the left of the picture above.  This is Le Bassin du Jas de Bouffan.  The artist is Paul Cezanne and he made this in 1878.  The media of this artwork is oil on a canvas. 

Again the main element that this artist focused on was color.  This is a painting of a tree in front of what seems to be a source of water. The artist used many different shades of green to express the feel of nature and the liveliness of the trees.  Pattern and repetition are used in this painting to give life to the leaves. Also movement is used in the leaves.  They appear to be swaying in the wind.  This artwork reminds me of a cool summer day.  Its very comfortable and gives me a relaxed feeling when I view it.  I think the artist is trying to say, enjoy nature.  Don;t let the beautifulness of life pass you bye.  

4.  I think this was a great visit.  I made me look at the art gallery in a different way. I didn't look at the artworks as individuals, I looked at them as a group.  This was a great way to see what links artworks together and what makes them different.  

Mod 11... Video Posto

1.  I choose A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and Expressionism.  I selected A Sunday on La Grande Jatte because this painting is very famous and has always caught my attention.  I wanted to know more about the this painting and the unanswered questions in it.  I selected Expressionism because I was interested in the topic and wanted to know more.

2. The key concepts of A Sunday on La Grande Jatte video was to give a bit of history about the artist.  Also to explain some theories of the many different interpretations of this masterpiece.  The key concept of Expressionism was to show how different artist showed expressionism in their artworks.  It also give some history on these artist to give the viewers an idea of their background and why the viewed the world the why they did.

3.  A Sunday on La Grande Jatte related to the readings because this portrait was discussed in the text.  The video allowed a deeper understand of the painting and the artist.  The video Expressionism related the readings because this was a topic in the text book.  They are many examples of expressionism throughout the text.

4.  I enjoyed both films.  I think it was very educational to get a deeper understand of artists of a different era.  This allowed the viewers to understand why an artist made expressed his artwork a certain way.  

Mask Making

1.  Explain three inspirational pieces.
        I wanted to use the theme of an animal mask in my mask making.  These three mask were great examples of animal mask.  I wanted my mask to be a cross between a human and an animal.

MASK 1
                                                    MASK 2

                                                                                   MASK 3

2.  Art Criticism

Mask 1: Artist: Singed " Nivea Semprini and the word "Arara"
             Title of work:  Brazilian Parrot Mask
             Media:  Rigid paper mesh
             Date:  Unknown
             Size:  6 inches
             Source:  http://www.masksoftheworld.com/SoAmerica/Brazil%20Mask%20Parrot.htm

           Describe:  This is a mask of the face of a parrot.  The feathers around the birds head are orange, blue and green  The face is white and the the beak is black.  The are holes where the eyes should be.  From the side profile you can see that the mask has a very pronounced beak.
           Analysis:  Color is the element that is emphasized in the art work.  The artist uses bright colors to bring out the feathers.  I also see the element of form.  It is important to understand that shape of the mask in order to know what animal it is.  Texture is another element.  In the feathers the artist created texture by painting them in a realistic way.  A principle that I notice is proportion.  The size of the feathers and beak are in proportion with the size of the head.

Mask 2:  Artist:  Unknown, by the Quechua people
              Title of Work:  Bird mask
              Media:  Painted wood
              Date:  Unknown
              Size:  8.7 inches
              Source:  http://www.masksoftheworld.com/SoAmerica/Ecuadorian%20Bird%20mask.htm

             Describe:  This is another mask of a bird.  This bird looks more like a hawk. The artist responsible for the creation of this mask chose to keep the natural color of the wood.  He used bright colors and bold lines to emphasis the eyes and beak.        
            Analysis:  The elements that the artist used in this mask are lines, shape, and color.  The artist uses lines in two ways.  The first ways is by making bold curvy lines for the eye, the second way is with the line going down the middle of the head.  The element of shape is present in the diamond shaped eyes and the triangular beak.  Another element I found was form.  This is represented the same ways and in the first one.  A principle that is present is emphasis.  The eyes and beak are dramatically large, forcing the viewer to focus on them.  

Mask 3:  Artist:  Unknown
              Title:  Gorilla Mask
              Media:  Papier mache
              Date:  Unknown
              Size:  9 inches
              Source:  http://www.masksoftheworld.com/SoAmerica/Ecuadorian%20Gorilla%20Mask.htm

              Describe:  This is a mask of a gorillas face.  It is painted in an unrealistic way.  The face is very animated.  The gorilla has long eye lashes and has a big smile on its face.  The expression on its face is almost human-like.
             Analysis:  The elements that I notice are color, space and form.  The artist uses the color brown to make the gorilla look like a gorilla.  The element of space is used to separating the face from the head.  and the element of form is used just as it was in mask 1 and 2.  The principle that I notice is unity.  The artist makes all the element to make the art flow well and there a sense of completeness.

                                                                           
3.  My mask:  Angry Pig
                                                                               Sketches

Final Mask!

                           

4.  I used both the element and principle in creating my mask.  I use the element of color to express the realistic color of a pig.  I used about 3 different shades of pink.  I also used lines and shapes.  I used lines to express the mood of the mask in the eyebrows and mouth.  I wanted the pig to appear angry.   I used shape in the nose and eyes.   I used the principle of unity to express a sense of completeness in my mask.

5.  I thought this was a fun project.  I think it gave us a lot of room to be creative and do a lot of different things.  I am pleased with my finished project.  The three mask inspired my picture and I tried to incorporate different things from each mask.

Video Review.. Mod 10

1.  I selected these to videos because the titles seemed interesting to me.  If I had enough free time to watch more of them I would because I like to learn about different cultures and I think it;s interesting learning about their art.  The videos I choose were; Islamic Art: India and the Middle East and African Art.

2.  The key concepts that I learned from Islamic Art were about the wonders of Islamic art.  It focuses on Islamic architecture and other forms of at that are from the Islamic world.  In order to understand the art of the Islamic and Middle East we need to know the culture and history.  On of the architectures that the video reviews is the Taj Mahal.  The key concepts that I learned from the African Art video was that art is very important in Africa.  It is apart of their daily life.  The video explains the importance of art in African rituals.

3.  The videos relate to the readings of the text because each form of art is also mentioned in the text.  The Taj Mahal was an architecture mentioned in the book on page 293.  African art and Islamic art were both mentioned in chapter 18.  Both the book and videos gave great examples of their art pieces and history of the regions   

4.  Each film was interesting and help me to have a better understanding of art of the Islamic and African areas.  Reading about them in the text book is helpful but watching the videos about them help me to get a better understand and more facts about the topics.

Module 9... Video Review

1.  I picked the videos:  The drawings of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci The mind of the Renaissance.    I choose these two because we have read and discussed a lot about both of these two individuals.

2.  The key concepts I found in the Michelangelo video was how Michelangelo used his drawings and how they compared to his finally masterpiece.   Michelangelo was a man how thought outside of the box and so the world and the human body in ways that no one else at that time did.  The key concepts that I learned from watching the film on Leonardo da Vinci was the life of Leonardo da Vinci.  How he saw the world as a little boy and why that played a part in the Renaissance.

3.  The video relates to the reading because the reading also talk a great deal about both Leonardo and Michelangelo.  The video goes into more detail of what the text book says.

4.  I think both videos were interesting. The helped add depth to my understanding because they both went into great detail about each of the individuals I read about in the text book.

Module 9... Exploring Lines

1.  This was a very interesting assignment.  I like the idea of using my hands as the subject matter for my drawing because hands are very detailed and unique.

2.  I choose to use a pencil because I didn't have any charcoal.  If I did have charcoal I would still have used pencil because it seems like it erases easier.

3.  I was very pleased how my drawing with my dominant hand came out.  I was able to sketch it well and also add the detail I saw.  When I switched to my non-dominant hand I was not as easy or comfortable.  I had to concentrate more.  It felt very awkward and I keep wanted to switch over to my dominant hand.  My brain automatically wanted to use my dominant hand.

4.  My hand I was able to draw with my dominant hand came out more detailed.  The hand that was drawn with my non-dominant hand looks shaky and doesn't have as much detail.  I was surprised I was actual able to draw anything that even looked close to a hand.  I also noticed that it came out lighter.  I wasn't able to pressed down on the pencil as hard.

Module 8 Video Review

1.  Explain why you selected each of the three videos you choose from the selection listed above.

I choose the video More human than Human because it was a requirement.  

I choose Late Gothic Art and Architecture and A World Inscribed because they seemed to be interesting.  

2.  For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

One of the key concepts I learned from More Human than Human was the emphasis on some parts of the Venus of Willendorf sculpture.  Why some parts are enlarged and way others are smaller then normal. Also talk about the human body and why we see it the way we do. The Key concepts of Late Gothic Art and Architecture was to take a closer look at Gothic art.  It talks about Gothic sculptures and other artworks.  The key concepts of a World Inscribed was how writing became to be and also took us through history of where it started.  

3.  The videos relate to the reading because each of the topics mentioned in the videos I watch were in the chapters of the book.  The book talks about sculptures, architecture, and printing and writing.  

4.  What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

I think each of the vidoes were good.  They all added a deeper understanding to the readings of the book.  

Module 7...Video Review

Prairie Style (Frank Lloyd Wright)  

1.  The key concepts I learned from watching this video was that Frank Lloyd Wright changed the way architectures were being built.  He had a way of thinking out of the box and and not sticking to the typically layout of a living space.  He dislike closed rooms, he found a way to open up the living space and connect the rooms.  The changed the way windows were placed and he had a fascination with horizontal line.  He wanted the structure to feel like apart of the environment.

2. Frank Lloyd Wright was mentioned in the text book.  He is responsible for many great architectures and help to change the way people viewed architecture.  The book and video talk about how he was wanted to make his building seem like a natural part of the environment.  The book mentions him being responsible for the prairie style houses.  The book and video talked about how Wright did away with the typical layout of a house and changed it in a way that made more sense to the occupants  He thought about the way he placed the windows so that the occupants were able to take advantage of the daylight.  In one of his building he moved the living room to the second floor in order to view the street a a higher angle.

3.  I like watching this Video.  I really enjoy architecture and I have heard of Frank Lloyd Wright before. It was nice to  learn more about him.  He was responsible for many building and ideas that are still present today.

4.  I chose this film because I have heard the name Frank Lloyd Wright before and I thought it was important to know about him.  He is apart of our history and to be educated on this is important in many different areas of life.


Architecture: The science of design

1.   The key concepts of this video was to show how high rises are built so the won't topple over. In order to build a building that is structurally sound architects need to know how to design it properly.  There are many different elements that can cause a building to collapse.  Architects need to know how to plant the firmly on the ground so they can withstand wind, earthquakes, storms ect.  The main idea of this video was to show how science plays a role in figuring out how to make these high rises safe.

2.  This video related to the text because in the beginning of chapter 13 it is very important to have a strong foundation.  If your foundation is weak then within a matter of time your structure will fall.  This video was all about that.  In order to make a successful high rise the foundation must be sturdy.  Architects have to start deep in the ground, placing beams to anchor the building.

3.  I enjoyed watching this video.  I never really know much about the structure of buildings so this help to deepen my understanding.  This video showed me how science plays a huge role in designing a building.  It is very important to understand the way thing work and why the work the way they do.

4.  I didn't choose this film for any particular reason.  I just picked another one.  I am glad I did because I think it ties into the chapter very well.  The main topic of this chapter was architecture, if you don't understand the science of architecture you wont get very far in your building plans.

Installation Art

Reflect
What is installation art?
When an artist conceives a space and everything in it as a single work of art.  An artist modifies a space on some way and then asks us to enter, explore and experience it.

What materials are used in installation art?
Artist can use any material that they see fit for what they are trying to express.  They can use everyday items or us more interesting things like planes or and outrageous number of cans.

Why make installation art?
Just like any other form of art, artist make installation art because it is applying and interesting to view.  Installation art however is unique in it ability to make the viewers think outside the box.

Which artist/installation I found most interesting.
Fireflies on the Water was defiantly my favorite installation from the book.  It was an installation that was design for the viewers to enter their imagination.  I like this one because it is not something we see everyday.  It is a artwork were we could get lost in our own imaginations.

Plan
Is there a piece I feel i connected with.
I think they all were excellent idea on different ways installation art can be shown.  Each one offered different ways to express yourself through installation.

Which theme do I want to explore in my installation.
I want to use the environmental theme.  I think that there are many fun ways to make each theme look really cool but the environment one seems to be the best choose for me.  I am going to use the environment of my apartment, my bedroom in particular.  I wanted to do this one because my bedroom is where I send a lot of my time.  So this place is very important to me.

Which materials will I use.
I gathered a bunch of different items from my apartment and lace them around my dresser.  I wanted to transform the space into something that the viewers seemed to be a bit awkward yet still had some sense of  beauty.  I tried to do this by getting items that matched color wise and to place them in a way that had balance.  I tried to make it look awkward by placing the items at a weird angle and adding the bright red bike with a teddy bear in it.

Where will it be located?
I kind of already answered this question.  I will be located in my bedroom because because it is a place that I send a lot of my time in.

Artist:   Brittany Douglas
Title of work:    Bedroom Dreamland
Media:    Dresser, lamp, chair, bike, teddy bear, and mirror
Date:     10/6/2012
Size:    Not very big
Source of picture:    On this blog

Describe
This is my installation piece and it is located in my bedroom.  I want to transform my bedroom from a ordinary bedroom into a piece that you would see in a dream.  It is so close to realty yet there are things about it that don't quiet make sense.  I tried to show this by placing things in a awkward way and added objects that just shouldn't be there like the teddy bear riding a bike. I also tried to capture the picture at weird angles to make it look like something out of a dream and not reality. To me this seems much like a dream because I know the way my bedroom is supposed to look and I know that these are my items. Why are the placed there that way is the question.
Analyze
I used many element and principles to achieve my installation.  I used color, I wanted to used colors that complimented each other so the picture seemed whole.  I used shape, I wanted to incorporate a lot of different shapes to make the picture seem more dream-like.

My thought on planning
Well quiet frankly I am not really enjoying making these projects.  The class has a lot of work that is extremely  time consuming and it takes away from being able to enjoy doing the projects.  I just do the project to get them over with and start the next assignment.  I am never really able to reflect and adsorb the work that I have done.  With that being said I would have really enjoyed doing this project because it made me open up my creative side and allowed me to think outside the box.

Video Review

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
    
Through the Eyes of a Sculpture was a video that took you through the journeys that many sculptors take when making sculptures. The key concepts of this video were to help viewers get a better appreciation for sculptors.  It also showed the viewers the step by step process it takes   in order to achieve the finally product.  In the video Glass and Ceramic the key concepts was to show the views how glass and ceramic is made.  The video breaks down the process from the very start, starting with the sand and stone which they are made from.  I also think a key concept of this video was explaining how important each step of the process was.  If you missed a step or don't follow the steps in the correct order you will not come out with the desired material.  Another concept was showing the viewers how glass and ceramic are all around us and how we use them each day in are daily lives. The key concepts of  Installation Art was a define what installation art really is.  The video had great examples to help explain it.  

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

Through the Eyes of a Sculpture related to the readings because it basically reinforced what the text was saying.  The text told us how a sculptor could make a sculpture by casting a smaller version of it.  The video took us step by step on how he did it.  Starting from when the artist was sculpting the clay with the model in front of him to the plaster being ship all the way to Italy.  The video Glass and Ceramic, relates to the text because they both talk about the materials needed to make glass and ceramic.  The book says there are several different shapes glass can become and the video shows us how reheating the glass can make it more flexible and easier to shape.  The video Installation Art related to the text because it basically showed examples of what the book defines installation art to be.  The video gave us get picture of of some really  cool installation arts.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?

I thought the film was helpful.  The helped  to add depth to my understanding of the topics by showing examples of each.  It helps to have a visual to compare the reading to.  

Reviewing peer responses

         The Blogs that I look at were from Amanda and Vince.  Each one had really good blogs and they were both very different.  Both Amanda and Vince used their creativity in their projects.  Amanda used alot of pictures for a festival she attended.  This was really cool because this allowed here to have the appropriate artistic approach she needed.  Vince went about it a entirely different way. He was able to find all the elements and principles within his own living space.  I thought this was very clever because it should how elements and principles are all around us if you look hard enough.  I agree with both Amanda and Vince. I noticed that in just about very picture there is another element or principle to be found.  Amanda had one painting from the art gallery that was the same as mine.  It was Gustave Courbet, Le Source de la Loue.  Our reasons were similar we both thought the artist painted this picture in a very mysterious way.  Vince and I had one pieces the same.  Amanda chose a painting called  Nude, I seen this at the art gallery and I was going to pick it for the one I wanted to know more about.  I would like to know more about this piece because of the way it kind of blurry.  I cant really tell whats going on in this picture.  I was impressed with all of Vince's pieces because they were so different then mine.
         I think it is valuable to read what my peers have read because it gives me a different perspective on the topics I am learning. Throughout the semester I have look at other peoples blogs to see what they were doing and how their work differed from mine.  Molly read my blogs and we both chose a piece from the art gallery that was the same.  I find her comment to be helpful because it showed me how we are thinking like and finding the same thing interesting.
Amanda......http://doseofdop3ness.blogspot.com/                                                  Vince.........http://vincesaed200.blogspot.com/

Art Gallery Visit

I went  to the art gallery on Saturday afternoon.  I was a very nice experience.  I went around for a while and  tried to understand the art from what I learned in class so far.  I tried to find out how the artist used the different elements and the principle of design in their art work.  Here are the pieces of art that I felt were most appropriate for this assignment.

Which artworks make an impact or impression on me?

Pablo Picasso's Harlequin was one of the artworks that made an impact on me.  The boldness of the colors and shapes really caught my attention. In this artwork I can see many different elements and principles that the artist used such as, lines, color, shapes, and balance.  When I look at this i wonder what the artist was trying to express, maybe a face or a house. I'm not should but I do know that it is bold.  

The artist, Jackson Pollack, made a painting that would get everyone's attention who walked by it.  The painting made an impact on me because of how wild and crazy it is.  The way the artist throw the paint all over the canvas, in what appears to be a violent way, really caught mu attention.  I also noticed how the artist used black paint and then used bright colors that really stood out.  I really enjoyed looking at the artwork.  

Which artworks do I feel a connection with?

When I seen this I immediately had a connection with it because it was one of the artworks that I read in the book.  I was able to understand what the artist was doing because I had previous knowledge about the artist and the art work.  Out of all the artwork that I seen at the Gallery this one stood out to me.  I was excited when I seen it because I felt like I know what this one was all about compared to the others.  

Gustave Courbet's, La Source de la Loue, is a painting that I feel I connected with.  A lot of the painting in the Gallery were very abstract and I wasn't sure what I was looking at most of the time.  When I saw this one I was immediately connected to it because I know what it was.  The artist made this artwork very realistic, it almost makes you want to jump in the painting and see what deep in the shadows of the cave.  There is something mysterious about this painting that makes you want to know more.  

Which artworks would I like to know more about?

When I first saw this artwork I didn't notice the words underneath the black sand.  Once I started attempting to read it I wanted to know more about what the writing was.  At the top it is easy to read the words but as you get further into the writing the black sand is so thick it is impossible to see what is written.  The top line reads, "The rage of the disesteemed", I have no idea what it means but I'm sure if I did the artwork would make more since.  This is a powerful way to get a message across and to also keep a secret.  

  When I see this painting all I can think is, WHAT IS GOING ON?.  There is so much to see in this artwork that I don't even know where to begin.  The artist, Arshile Gorky, wanted to express something in this painting but I just don't know what.  The only thing that give me a guide is the title, which is, The Liver is in the Cock's Comb.  This is not that big of a help...what does that mean?  I am able to appreciate the elements and principle of design that were used.   The artist used just about everyone in this artwork.