Self Portrait

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces? I selected these pieces from Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali (in that order) because they were slightly non-traditional pieces. I wanted to emulate that style in my portrait. 2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait? The media I selected was colored pencil. I chose that because I wanted color to be a large part of the portrait.
3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them? My main challenge was the fact that I cannot draw very well. It was difficult for me to draw out the portrait and make it look like myself. I overcame this by trying many copies and sketches and taking my time.
4. How does this piece represent you? Besides the fact that I hope it resembles me, the colors and the abstractness represent my personality.
5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work? I applied a lot of use of color as well as perspective.
6. Did you enjoy working on this project? It was a little stressful at first, but as the project progressed I enjoyed it more.
7. What do you think of your final artwork? I like my final piece, and I feel that it represents me. 

Art Critic

1. Which projects did you review?
2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?
3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?
4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?
5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?
6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?
7. Did you enjoy working on this project?


1. I reviewed "How Bizarre, How Bizarre" by Debbie Russel.
2. I selected this one right off the bat, because I really like how different it was.
3. Some challenges I faced were figuring out what exactly I should write about, and making sure I critiqued properly.
4. I really liked looking at other people's work and seeing what their galleries looked like.
5. I would LOVE to read any critiques about my exhibit. I put a lot of time and effort into my project and I would love to get feedback about it. 
6. I would rate my article a 9 because I spent a lot of time viewing the gallery, and I took my time in writing up my review and I am proud of the finished article.
7. I really enjoyed working on this project. It was a lot of fun to visit my peer's galleries and to do a write up being an art critic. 

Reflections

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?
My expectations for this course were to learn more about art. I think I did meet my expectations, because I feel I am more knowledgeable about art now.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?
To me art is any expression that a person makes. This can be through painting, sculpting, dancing or music. There are many forms and I truly believe you cannot define art in words.

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 was Vincent van Gogh. He is still my favorite artist, he probably always will be. His paintings always stood out to me, even before I really knew anything about art. But not I am more open to new artists as well.


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've taken several online class, and i even took more than one this summer. I enjoy the freedom that online classes offer, but I do miss that interaction of being in a classroom. But over the summer I would much rather do classes online so I have some freedom to enjoy my summer.

Video Reviews

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?


Video #1: Pollock 
1. Some key concepts from this video are, that Pollock was a very controversial painter. Some critics thought he would be very successful, while others were not so sure. Pollack wanted to create art that was somewhere between 'the canvas and the mural' meaning it was both moveable and permanent. 
2. Yes this relates to my art criticism project because it gives examples of ways that people critique art, and that people have differing opinions of pieces.

3. I liked this film. I enjoy Pollock's work, and have seen many of his paintings in person, so I found the video helpful, and interesting. 


Video #2: The Critics
1. Some key concepts from this video are, that artists often wonder what the purpose of critics are and that critics offer up a unique perspective to make viewers think about the art in a new way. Critics are supposed to help improve art, in this case movies/films, and help the public understand art in a new way.
2. Yes this does relate because it explains the function of critics, and how to critique art.
3. I liked this film, it explained the function of critics, helped define what it means to be a critic and explored the world of critics.


CriticismVideo #3: Greenberg on Art
1. Some key concepts are, that is difficult to write about visual art. Critics must be well informed and relevant in order to properly critique. After WWII there was a cultural boom, and lots of new art was created.
2. Yes this relates because it is another opinion about art critics, and what their job is in society.
3. I liked this video, it made sense of a lot of things about critics and what their function is in the art world. It also talked about the culture boom after the war, and I found that to be very interesting.
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Art Curation Project!

I just finished up my final art curation project. The project took me a VERY long time to complete. I did however, enjoy doing this project. I liked picking a theme that I enjoyed and searching for art that went along with the theme. It allows you to pretend that you own a gallery, and that you can pick different pieces to put in your gallery. I would want my gallery to be simple, with wooden floors and creme or white walls. This would allow you to focus on the art as opposed to the decor. I would want lots of natural light in my gallery as well. I had a good time doing this project and I liked all the freedom it allowed me to experience. I learned a lot about what it takes to be a curator, and how to put together pieces to make a cohesive gallery. Overall, even though the project took many many hours, I am glad I got to experience it and I enjoyed putting my 'gallery' together.

Art Curation Videos

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

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

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?

1. The video on Lowbrow West Coast Pop Art was very interesting. Some key concepts are that lowbrow art was created to go against the 'highbrow' "color blocks and urinals" in art galleries. This type of art is often looked down on. It is sometimes looked at as surreal art as well. It has a very 'anyone can play' attitude. 
2. I liked this video a lot, and it could go along with my exhibit. I would have to find art about nature that was done in this style. 
3. I loved this film. I thought it was so fun and interesting, and it really helped me understand this art form.


1. The video about modern art's key concepts are how curators figure out how to display modern art. There are a lot of challenges that go along with modern art. You must make sure that the art is safe, and that it can be viewed as it was meant to be seen.
2. Yes, I think that this can relate to my curator project because it goes into the mind of a curator and it showed me all the work that goes into an exhibit. 
3. This video was great because it showed the evolution of modern art, and how curators learn how to properly display exhibits. 


1. In the Native American video some key concepts were who has the right to certain objects that could be considered art? This is a very interesting subject. Do museums have a right to them because they are historical, or do the ancestors have the rights because it belongs to their culture? This is something curators need to take into account when creating exhibits. 
2. I don't think this was too helpful for my project. Although it is about nature in some way, I don't think I will be including sacred remains in my exhibit.
3. I liked this video and found it to be interesting and informative.


1. In the video "Picture Perfect" some key concepts are George Eastman created the first affordable camera, which brought photography to the masses. Through his invention this art form became accessible to many different people. 
2. I think that his is useful to me because I might be displaying some photos are art in my exhibit and this gives vital information.
3. I found this video to be very interesting and informative on the subject of photography. 

More Videos!

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

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

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

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

1. The first video I chose was the one on Andy Warhol. I have seen his painting in various museums and always found them to be interesting. 

2. Some key concepts from this video are that Warhol was inspired by pop images, as well as color. He often used repetition in his art to create a statement piece. 

3. This relates to the text because it discusses postmodern art.

4. I think that this film was direct with its information and very interesting to watch. 

1. The second video I chose to watch was Expression in the 50's and 60's. I find hippie culture to be so interesting and I thought that this video might have some of those elements in it. I also really enjoy abstract art.

2. Some key concepts from this video are that abstract art was born from avant-garde European and American art. however, it was rejected by many people. Many people do not understand abstract art. Abstract art encourages thinking and feeling. 

3. This relates to the textbook because it discusses further postmodern and modern art.

4. I think that this video was interesting and it explained the information well.