1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose "The Impact of Cubism" video because i was unaware of what cubism was. Also the significant impact it had in the early early 1900's. I chose the "Expressionism" video because i thought it their would be more realistic paintings like Renoir and Monet.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
The key concepts i learned in 'The Impact of Cubism" were that using different shapes and colors to create a chaotic reality. The images were dissected then reconstructed as in the painting the breakfast table. In the painting the nude on the staircase by Marcel Duchamp also showed movement and playfulness. The key concepts i learned in the Expressionism video was Edvard Munch paintings were very emotional and used mostly big colorful shapes to portray his subjects. In his painting the scream in depicts pure emotion. His paintings portrayed a pessimistic view of life because of his bad childhood memories. Franz Mark also used color for emotional effect as in the painting the blue horse. His painting were made of shapes that were simple and crude and he painted mostly animals because he liked the hidden things in nature. He also depicted cubism in his paintings.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The text talked more about Picasso more and his early life. It also discussed his view on women who were a presence in his art.
In the text the expressionist admired Edvard Munch's work.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I found that the art itself was confusing. The video stated that it was suppose to be disturbing and reassuring at the same time, i found it mostly disturbing.
I enjoyed The paintings of the animals by Franz Mark and his ability to express how they feel in a non traditional sense.
Friday, November 11, 2016
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Module 10
1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
The first video i chose was Chinese Art. The reason i chose this video is because of how old the Chinese culture is. Dating back to 10,000 B.C i thought the long lengthy history would provide many examples of different types of art. The second video i chose was Islamic art Africa and central Asia. I chose this video because of its geographic location. The location of African and Asia allow for so much influence form not only Islamic cultures but how they were molded by other cultures.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
For the Islamic art Africa and central Asia the key concept i learned was how the Gothic age found in Europe received most of its ideas from Islam. The use of the perfect pointed arches and the the many columns are just some examples.
In the Chinese art video the key concept i found was how creative and unique Chinese porcelain and the use of layering.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
From the readings in the text this showed the history and how the ideas originated. The videos showed more specific examples of each cultures art. They provided examples of different artists and they're works.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? The films opened my mind to different cultures creation of art. I am used to learning about art from western Europe and the United States. Seeing different cultures expression of they're way of life and belief system was interesting.
The first video i chose was Chinese Art. The reason i chose this video is because of how old the Chinese culture is. Dating back to 10,000 B.C i thought the long lengthy history would provide many examples of different types of art. The second video i chose was Islamic art Africa and central Asia. I chose this video because of its geographic location. The location of African and Asia allow for so much influence form not only Islamic cultures but how they were molded by other cultures.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
For the Islamic art Africa and central Asia the key concept i learned was how the Gothic age found in Europe received most of its ideas from Islam. The use of the perfect pointed arches and the the many columns are just some examples.
In the Chinese art video the key concept i found was how creative and unique Chinese porcelain and the use of layering.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
From the readings in the text this showed the history and how the ideas originated. The videos showed more specific examples of each cultures art. They provided examples of different artists and they're works.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? The films opened my mind to different cultures creation of art. I am used to learning about art from western Europe and the United States. Seeing different cultures expression of they're way of life and belief system was interesting.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Module 9
1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I selected the two videos Albrecht Durer; Image of a Master and Valazquez because these are two artist i have never heard of. I was interested in learning about them.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
He is noted in the book with dealing with the problems of perspective. In the video he became aware of perspective and landscape when he was traveling through the alps.
The video and book discussed the paintings of The Maids of Honor. The video how ever was more in depth and showed a close up of the painting which was very informative.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I like the Durer video it gave me a good picture of the times in which he lived. I got a good sense of how painters were redeemed during this time. It was interesting learning how he made wood cuts in the print making and how well it was received. Also his invention of the grid was creative.
In Valazquez i found that his paintings were very vivid despite the lack of color. His paintings of the jesters were very interesting since they showed the personalities and essence of the subjects.
I selected the two videos Albrecht Durer; Image of a Master and Valazquez because these are two artist i have never heard of. I was interested in learning about them.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In Durer he was involved in the political aspects of the time because he was a member of the city council. Durer did paintings of political figures and occurrences as well as ordinary peasants. He was famous for wood cuts and inventive print maker. He was able to make several hundred prints at a time which enabled him to reach a larger public.
The key concepts of Valazquez is how this talented painter was allowed by his king to paint freely and befriend him. Valazquez painted many portraits of the king and always saw him in good light since they were friends. His paintings of the jesters were especially beautiful. He had a way of using light to suggest depth in the subject and was able to display beauty under any deformity.
The key concepts of Valazquez is how this talented painter was allowed by his king to paint freely and befriend him. Valazquez painted many portraits of the king and always saw him in good light since they were friends. His paintings of the jesters were especially beautiful. He had a way of using light to suggest depth in the subject and was able to display beauty under any deformity.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
He is noted in the book with dealing with the problems of perspective. In the video he became aware of perspective and landscape when he was traveling through the alps.
The video and book discussed the paintings of The Maids of Honor. The video how ever was more in depth and showed a close up of the painting which was very informative.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I like the Durer video it gave me a good picture of the times in which he lived. I got a good sense of how painters were redeemed during this time. It was interesting learning how he made wood cuts in the print making and how well it was received. Also his invention of the grid was creative.
In Valazquez i found that his paintings were very vivid despite the lack of color. His paintings of the jesters were very interesting since they showed the personalities and essence of the subjects.
1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?
Using my hand as subject matter it caused me to take a closer look at my hands than i ever did before. I noticed all the lines, shapes, and textures.
2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?
I selected pencil because i thought it would be easier to use and less messy. Also i wish i would have selected charcoal because it would have came out darker.
3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
I found slightly more difficult. I became lost and confused as to where i was in the drawing, hence why the hands looked so different.
4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
The drawing of my right hand looks fairly good. It does resemble a hand. Well my left hand drawing shows detail but the proportions of it are wrong.
5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
No because i did not enjoy it. It was very confusing and hard to do and the result was not as good as that of my dominate hand.
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Module 8
1. Explain why you selected the video you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose The Greek Awakening: Art from the 5th Century BC because i have always been fascinated with the Greek culture from Art, politics, and just the general history. Its fascinating how many ideas that were created an used back then apply to today hundreds of years later. After watching the video i see even the basic concepts of art and design are studied to modern day.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In the more than human video the main concept i learned was how the human and animal stimulus effect's how people create and perceive things. The seagull example for the baby seagulls being mentally attracted to the red line on their mothers beak was very interesting. Also how humans in the nomadic age thought the same way when they created the Venus De Milo.
For the Greek awakening video one key concept i discover was how Pericles transformed the city of Athens form mostly wood structures to all Marble rock with his greatest achievement being the Parthenon.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The More Human than Human video related to the text by showing the evolution of art. It showed how the creation of the human form came from basic exaggerated form of the human figure to very accurate depictions of what the human body is like. Much like the texts showing the artwork from the Neolithic age all the way to the time of the Roman empire.
In the Greek awakening video it was a more of in depth look and showed examples of what the reading briefly went over. The book giving a definition of the Classical Greek period and the Hellenistic age but the video going into a more in depth description of what went on.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? As a history buff i found the videos very interesting and informing. They were a different perspective on how Ive viewed the ancient world. Its one thing to just read the reading the video add a visual perspective to the words and definitions being discussed.
I chose The Greek Awakening: Art from the 5th Century BC because i have always been fascinated with the Greek culture from Art, politics, and just the general history. Its fascinating how many ideas that were created an used back then apply to today hundreds of years later. After watching the video i see even the basic concepts of art and design are studied to modern day.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In the more than human video the main concept i learned was how the human and animal stimulus effect's how people create and perceive things. The seagull example for the baby seagulls being mentally attracted to the red line on their mothers beak was very interesting. Also how humans in the nomadic age thought the same way when they created the Venus De Milo.
For the Greek awakening video one key concept i discover was how Pericles transformed the city of Athens form mostly wood structures to all Marble rock with his greatest achievement being the Parthenon.
3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The More Human than Human video related to the text by showing the evolution of art. It showed how the creation of the human form came from basic exaggerated form of the human figure to very accurate depictions of what the human body is like. Much like the texts showing the artwork from the Neolithic age all the way to the time of the Roman empire.
In the Greek awakening video it was a more of in depth look and showed examples of what the reading briefly went over. The book giving a definition of the Classical Greek period and the Hellenistic age but the video going into a more in depth description of what went on.
4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? As a history buff i found the videos very interesting and informing. They were a different perspective on how Ive viewed the ancient world. Its one thing to just read the reading the video add a visual perspective to the words and definitions being discussed.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Module 7 Blog
Prairie Style (Frank Lloyd Wright)
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
One of the key concepts of Frank Loyd wright style is how he incorporates the houses he builds to the landscape on where they are built. His prairie style house has horizontal layers, so it looks flat like a prairie and the walls of windows on one side make the house harmonies with nature. Even their front door reminds me of an entrance of an animal hole.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The video showed more of the natural surroundings of the house were incorporated in the house. While the text showed more how buildings were structured and the technical aspects that went along with building it.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I enjoyed the film. I did not realize how much nature and architecture and that a building can standout or blend with its surroundings.
4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?
I chose Frank Lloyd Wright because he was the only architect that i have heard of. I was curious to see his work and what made him famous.
Last Call for Planet Earth: Sustainable Development and Architecture
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
The key concept in the video Last Call for Planet Earth was the need to become more environmentally conscious and make buildings more sustainable. By trying not to deplete our natural resources buildings are made to make use of our natural resources. An example is windows and sky lights which help with solar heating and high ceilings help with natural light. Also taking advantage of existing buildings and refurbishing them to become sustainable and preserving the history.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The text talked about green architecture in different ways to use building materials to increase energy. The text also discussed how to increase public awareness of environmental concerns.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
My opinion the film is how architects are doing more when creating buildings to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious. They are using very innovative ideas like using the sun to provide hot water and putting in grass roots to prevent over heating.
4. Why did you choose the films that you watched? I chose this video because i have an interest in the environment. I have also wondered and concerned how so many buildings are demolished and not fixed up.
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