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.