Videos

Through the Eyes of a Sculptor

1. Some of the key concepts that I learned while watching this video are that there are a series of ranks for becoming a 'sculptor'. There are positions such as apprentice and master. I learned that in order to make beautiful sculptures you must have a love and understanding of the material you are working on. You also have to have a strong sense of culture, and ideas of what to sculpt. 
2. This video relates to the reading in the text because it delves deeper into sculpting and the techniques involved in sculpture. It gives voice to a real artist, who shares his ideas and thoughts on sculpting.
3. My opinion of this film is that it really helped to supplement the reading from the text. I found it so interesting to see how long it takes to create a piece, and all the steps that are needed. From the clay, to the plaster to the final marble. It is amazing to watch.

Glass and Ceramics

1.  Some key concepts that I learned is that glass and ceramic are some of the oldest materials that are man made.  I also learned that glass is made from sand (which is one of the most abundant materials on earth). I found it interesting the sand goes through such a dramatic change when heated. I thought it was so interesting to watch someone create blown glass, it is a beautiful process. I found that it was interesting to know that ceramic is stronger than steel and all of its uses (medical, auto and other things).
2. This video related to the text because it went further to explain and show exactly how glass and ceramics are created. We would not have been able to have such a solid understanding of the creation process without the use of a visual video.
3. My opinion on this film is that it helped me to visualize where glass comes from as well as ceramic. It makes me have a better appreciation of the skill needed to create this materials, and through this it becomes an art form.


Installation Art

1. Some key concepts I learned from this video are that there are many different definitions of installation art. My favorite was that the art takes over the space. I learned that the art may change the building itself or the space that it is in. One quote said that 'installation art does not fit neatly into museums'. I never thought about this, but the art changes the space, and sometimes it is too big for a room to contain.
2. This video related to the text because it took the topic of installation art, got people's opinion of it, and showed many various examples of it.
3. My opinion on this film was that it helped me understand installation art better. I was confused about exactly what installation art is. We have a project on it this week, so I was grateful to have this video for reference.