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.

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 that I chose was Surrealism and Dada. I found this to be very interesting because I love surreal paintings and I wanted to learn more.
2. That we might find things like string and cardboard in museums now a days. But there was a time when it was rare and innovative to use these materials. The Dada movement was born after World War I. Art can be made from found materials and recycled materials. 
3. This video relates to the text because we read about surrealism as well as about Dada this past week.
4. I loved this video. I think that it presented the ideas in a clear and concise manner. It was easy to understand and informative. 


1. The next video I chose was The Impact of Cubism. I wanted to watch this video because I do not know a lot about cubism and I was curious to know more.
2. Some key concepts from this video are that Picasso made Cubism 'famous'. But there are many other artists who use this technique. There is an emphasis on shape and space as opposed to color. Color can be monochromatic or use multiple colors. 
3. This relates to the text because we read about cubism this week in our textbook.
4. I thought that this video was very interesting and informative. It presented the information in an easy to understand way. It helped me grasp the ideals of this movement. 

Extension Week 8- Videos

1. Explain why you selected each of the FOUR 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 to watch was the one titled Buddhism. I chose this video because I think that Buddhism is very interesting and I took a class on this subject and really enjoyed it. 
2. Some key concepts from this video are that this religion began in India. It told the story of how the future Buddha lived and how his was a prince. He quested to answer the question 'is that all there is?'. 
3. The video relates to the text because this week we read about this religion and how it affects art.
4. I really thought that this film was interesting and shed light on this topic. 


1. The next video I chose was on Hinduism. The reason I decided to watch this video is because it was mentioned in the first video and I wanted to learn more.
2. Some key concepts of this video are that Hindu gods/goddesses function a lot like saints do (from the Christian religion). Many people especially westerners see Hinduism as exotic and mysterious.
3. This video relates to the text because in our book it discusses how religions affect art, and this is one of the religions of the areas we were reading about this week.
4. I think that this film delves deep into this religion as is able to shed some light on the topic. This allows us to better understand the are from this area. 


1. The third video I chose was called African Art. I chose this one because it was a departure from the Indian/Asian videos that I had chosen prior to this. 
2. Some key concepts from this video are that African art uses natural materials. African art also uses patterns and bright or natural color schemes. A lot of African art is also ritual pieces. 
3.. This video relates to the text because it highlights the culture and art that we have been reading about in this week's chapters.
4. I think that this film did a great job of explaining African art and culture. It further enforced what I had read this past week.

Art Videos!

1. Explain why you selected each of the FOUR 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 Drawings of Michelangelo. I chose this video because I find Michelangelo to be very interesting and I wanted to learn more about him and his work.
2. Some key concepts of this video was that Michelangelo would be 'horrified' if he knew that we were going to view his sketches, they were considered private. He sketched individually parts of the Sistine Chapel.  He started his sketches with the human form, and the details followed. He often destroyed his sketches. He was a perfectionist.
3. The video relates to the textbook because it further explores one of the Renaissance artists. It shows us his works/sketches and brings them to life. It also gives background about his life as well.
4. I found this video to be very interesting. I liked getting a glimpse into the mind of Michelangelo. It was a good resource to the text. 

1. The second video I chose was The Night Watch. I chose this video because I found the title to be interesting and I wanted to learn more.
2. Some key concepts of this video are that the Night Watch is a very heavy painting which I found interesting. I also learned that to the Dutch this painting has a great deal of feeling attached to it. This painting has been through a lot. It has been slashed, burned, had acid thrown on it as well as water.  The painting has a lot to look at, and it very detailed and complex.
3. This related to our textbook because it talks about various elements of art, and the story behind the painting. 
4. I liked this video, and I was also intrigued by the painting as I watched. It helped cement ideas put forth in our textbook. 

1. The third video I chose was Velazquez. I chose this video because I had never heard of this artist, and it spiked my curiosity. 
2. Some key concepts from this video are that Velazquez was a court painter to King Phillip the Fourth. He chronicled the life of the King, and created many paintings for the King. He was born in 1599 in Seville. He made trips to Italy. There is little known about him.
3. This video relates to our textbook because it takes a look at how paintings and politics can mix.
4. I liked this video a lot. It talked a lot about how political figures could benefit from artists, which we read about in our text. 

1. The final video I chose was La Primavera. I chose this video because I wanted to know what it was about, and it sounded interesting to me.
2. Some of the key concepts of this video are La Primavera (spring) is a very hotly debated painting. Some people view it as an allegory. Some view it as a sexual painting. Some see it as a botanical painting.  There are many different ideas as to what it's true meaning is. It is a large painting 10 feet tall, painted on wooden panels. There are 9 figures in the painting, and all of them are from classical myths. 
3. This relates to our textbook because we saw Bottecilli's painting "The Birth of Venus", and this is another one of his paintings. 
4. I liked this video, it explored a complex topic very well. I liked how everything was explained, and many viewpoints were shown. 

More Videos!

1. Explain why you selected each of the three 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 to watch was "Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany". I chose this video because I find the black plague to be extremely interesting. I wanted to learn more, and learn how this affects art.
2. Some key concepts were that the black death came at the end of the 'dark ages'. A lot of the world was in a rebirth, and it occurred right before the Renaissance.  That at the end of the plague there was a shrine erected to the Virgin Mary to thank her. Art became more macabre to reflect that of the times. 
3. The video goes into detail about how culture came out of the dark ages, faced the Black Death and went on to the Renaissance.
4.  I really liked this film, it gave a lot of great details about the black death and what went on during that time period. 

1. The next film I chose to watch was "Cairo Museum". I decided to watch this because I love Egyptian art, and I figured this would be a great video to watch.
2. Some of the key concepts are that the Cairo museum houses tons of rare Egyptian artifacts that can only be seen at this museum. Some of the artifacts are hidden underneath the floors, only half are actually out on display. It has the most ancient artifacts on Earth.
3. This video shows a lot of the things that we read about in our textbook.  It discusses Egyptian history and shows some of the pieces we saw in our textbook.
4. I loved this video! I really enjoyed seeing below the surface of the museum. It felt so secretive and the amount of artifacts are overwhelming.

1. The final film I chose to watch was "Playlist: A World Inscribed: The Illuminated Manuscript". This stuck out to me because I have seen the Book of Kells when I was in Ireland, and I remember thinking how beautiful it was. I wanted to learn more.
2. Some key facts went into the history of the manuscript and all the techniques involved. It also gave background knowledge about how people lived in that time period. I also learned that most of these people could not read or write. So an illuminated manuscript would be useful for the masses.
3. This related to our textbook because it goes along with typography and how artistic
of a process it really is.  
4. I always feel like Illuminated Manuscripts do not get enough credit in the artistic community.  They are beautiful in their own right, and should be more appreciated. 

Peer Review

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog
Blog #1
Blog #2
2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images?
Yes I feel that my fellow classmates did a valid job of representing the elements and principals in their photography. Yes some elements/principles could be applied to multiple categories, but I felt that the artist usually chose the best one.

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?
I didn't see any pictures that were the same. But I did see a lot of variety in the artworks chosen which was nice to see. I liked my peer's reasons for choosing what they did, it was interesting to see art through another person's eyes.

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?
One piece chosen by a peer was Yves Tanguy, “Indefinite Divisibility”, 1942. Oil on canvas. 101.6 x 88.9 cm (40 x 35 in) I found this piece very interesting and I would love to know more. It reminds me of a Dali painting and that is what initially drew me to it.


5. What do you think about  the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?
I think that this is a valuable experience. It is important for us to see how our peers are reflecting in order to gain different perspectives on art. 

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?
I do find the comments to be very helpful and fun to read. They help me better reflect and relate to art.

A. What is installation art?

Installation art is any kind of art that is taken out of it's element. It takes over a space. 

B. What materials are used installation art?

Anything can be used in installation art. 

C. Why make installation art?  

To express an idea or a concept that is bigger than a canvas. 

D. Which artist/installation did I find most interesting?

I found the piece about the windows the most interesting. Where the artist took the windows from the outside of a museum and brought them inside.

A. From the material reviewed, is there a inspiration piece that I feel a connection with?

I felt a connection with the piece with the oil and the windows. I felt that it was a comment on civilization and it was very interesting that it was all up ti interpretation.

B. What theme do I want to explore in my installation? Refer to your textbook if you need to review Themes of Art. (chapter 3 in text)

(Nature, Environment, Self, Mass Media, Consumerism, etc.)

I wanted to explore a combination of nature, consumerism and self. 

C. What materials will I use?

The materials that I used were socks, clothespins, a clothes line and a garden gnome.

D. Where will this installation be located and why?

The installation was located in my backyard because I had all access to it, and I would not be restricted by any rules (such as if it was in a public place).

The Title of my piece is : The Sock Gnome

It was created this week by myself.

It is basically just socks hanging on a clothes line with a gnome standing under it. The idea behind it was that sometimes socks just disappear and where do they go? My idea was that there was a sock gnome who took only one part of a pair of socks. So on my clothes line there were no pairs only single socks. 

I liked the lines of the clothes line and I tried to create some asymmetry by hanging socks at differing heights. I did this to create visual interest in the piece. I also used things that were different shapes and sizes to create a dynamic piece. 

 

I had a really great time installing this piece. I like that it was not confined to a piece of paper, and we had unlimited space to create art. The process was fun and fairly simple once I came up with an idea.