Blog Reflection

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?
 My expectations were to learn about art. Yes they were met i learned about all different kinds of art, such as sculptures, Architecture, different art from around the world and the history involved.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?
On my initial posting i said, "art is anything someone creates to say how they feel without saying it". Is till think it is about how they feel, but i also think it is about how they observe and how they try and tell a story, for example the hundred year old cave drawings.

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?
My favorite artist i the original posting was Picasso and now it still is Picasso. In my initial post i picked Picasso because he was just an artist i had heard of. Now that Ive actually seen and done research on him i have a greater appreciation for his works.

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?
This not being my first online course  at times it was overwhelming with the amount of blogs, but due able and glad i took it online.

Art Gallery 3

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?
I selected this self portrait of Vincent van Gogh because multiple colors in his face and the lines that showed movement in the background. I selected  Pablo Picasso's self portrait because i liked his pose, and it seemed to go with his monochromatic theme. I chose Claude Monet because his self portrait was very realistic and he showed lots of texture in his beard. 

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?
I chose colored pencils because it was easy and less intimidating than paint. 

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?
I had troubles starting because i wanted to draw it perfectly to my photo but i lacked the skill . I overcame it by just doing the best i could.
 
4. How does this piece represent you?
It represents me because its not very fancy and has colors that i like. 

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?
I used texture for my mustache and beard. I used harmonious colors. I also used rhythm in my pencil strokes.
6. Did you enjoy working on this project?
I enjoyed it more than i thought i would.
7. What do you think of your final artwork?
I think it looks good. It turned out better than i had expected. 

Project 4 Jurowicz

I enjoyed the unique self portraits of famous artist. A self portrait is different than a regular portrait since i think the artist expresses and explores they're inner turmoil. In either case a bit of they're personality and struggles comes out on the canvas. For example Van Gogh's piercing eyes portrayed his mental illness. Also the choice of color depicts the artists mood and emotional state.

Questions about the exhibit:
1. What is the title of the exhibit?
Rosalyn Drexler, Who does she think she is?
2. What is the theme of the exhibition?
The theme of Rosalyn's Drexler's exhibit was the representation of violence in society. 


Questions about the physical space:
1. What type of lighting is used?
The type of lighting in the gallery was overhead lighting with what appeared to be soft light bulbs encased in a glass covering.
2. What colors are used on the walls?
The colors on the walls appeared to be off white except for on the main stairway which was a combination of scribbles that look like steel.
3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?
The materials were not very noticeable so as not to draw attention away from the art work.
4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?
The movement was set up in a square with wide open hallways which led you to other areas. 

 Questions about the artwork:
1. How are the artworks organized?
It seemed liked a lot of the more popular painting were first that were mostly the same size. Then came paintings that were very large but realistic. After that their were large paintings that were abstract. In this area there were also sculptures. Upstairs were for the particular exhibits were held and some sculptures.
2. How are the artworks similar?
They had impressionist that were similar. The impressionist painting were similar in the way they were recognizable.
3. How are the artworks different?
They were different from style in painting as well as sculptures realistic  and abstract works and even a life size movie of the streets of Bolivia
4. How are the artworks framed?
Most of them were framed with plain wooden frames some had elaborate gold frames and one painting of Niagara falls was framed with copper pipe.
5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?
A card next to the piece usually has a card with the name, date, medium and the collection.
6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?
Most smaller paintings were approximately 2 feet apart while the larger paintings often took up a whole wall.  

Artist: __________________Frank Green______________________________________________________

Title of work: _______Niagara________________________________________________________________________

Media: ___Oil and silk screen on canvas

Date: - 1994-1995

Size: 60-96 3/8

Source of picture (URL):___Albright- Knox, Buffalo NY ___________________________________________________________

1.    Be receptive - Keep an open mind.  Look for what is good.  No put-downs allowed.

A very realistic and interesting picture of Niagara Falls and the maid of the mist.

2.    Description – Describe what you see.  (subject matter)?

The view seems to be taken from above and show the water and waves in great detail. The mist rising above is painted in a different way than the water but very realistic. In the left bottom corner is a man with a camera. Scientific elements were in the msit as well as the water. The whole thing was framed in a copper pipe.

3.    Formal analysis – (form)  What principles and elements were used and how are they used? There was texture in the water above the falls. There was texture and pattern in the waves. The lines going down the falls showed movement and drew the viewers eyes to the boat. There is balance in the piece since the mist was in the middle.

4.    Bracketing - Is there anything in or about this work that reminds you of anything else? Do you see any symbols, metaphors, or allegories?  (iconography)

There were elements from the periodic table drawn in the mist and the water.

5.    Interpretation - (content)  What do you think the artist was trying to say?

I think the artist was trying to say how science and the beauty of nature coexist.

Artist:  Rosalyn Drexler

Title of work: The Syndicate

Media: Acrylic and Paper collage on canvas Date:______1964_______________________________________________________________________

Size:_________N/A_____________________________________________________________________

Source of picture (URL):____________ Albright- Knox, Buffalo NY

1.    Be receptive - Keep an open mind.  Look for what is good.  No put-downs allowed.

An interesting painting of a group of men sitting around the table.

2.    Description – Describe what you see.  (subject matter)?

It’s mostly black and white with a yellow background.

3.    Formal analysis – (form)  What principles and elements were used and how are they used?

The mono chrome backdrop show emphasis on the men. The balance because both sides of the painting are a mirror image of each other. There’s scale and proportion since the men are larger in the front and get smaller in the background. There’s contrast between there white shirts and black suits and they’re all unified by them sitting around the white table.

4.    Bracketing - Is there anything in or about this work that reminds you of anything else? Do you see any symbols, metaphors, or allegories?  (iconography)

It reminds me of a group of men that all have a similar mindset that can be freighting.

5.    Interpretation - (content) What do you think the artist was trying to say?

The artist was trying to give the viewer a chance to decide weather those men are good and evil.

Artist: Rosalyn Drexler

Title of work: _____F.B.I_____________________________________________________________________________

Media: _______________Acrylic and paper collage on canvas ___________________________________________________________

Date:____________1964_________________________________________________________________

Size:__________________26 by 30 inches ____________________________________________________________

Source of picture (URL):__________ Albright- Knox, Buffalo NY ____________________

1.    Be receptive - Keep an open mind.  Look for what is good.  No put-downs allowed.

I like this picture because it is a sparsely painted picture of four men at separate intervals on the canvas where there was no balance which drew my attention.

2.    Description – Describe what you see.  (subject matter)?

Four sinister looking men wearing suits with a white background there’s only two other colors one is a pink shirt and one is a blue shirt.

3.    Formal analysis – (form)  What principles and elements were used and how are they used?

Contrast being the white background and dark suits is the most noticeable element. Also, the painting makes you wonder about the space, the men seem to be floating in space.

4.    Bracketing - Is there anything in or about this work that reminds you of anything else? Do you see any symbols, metaphors, or allegories?  (iconography)

The two men in the back could be following the men in the front and you are unsure if the men are good or bad.

5.    Interpretation - (content)  What do you think the artist was trying to say?

The one man given with the pink colorful shirt seems to be the leader of the group.