Module 8 Video Review

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

-       The first movie we had to watch. I have already seen this movie in a previous art class, but nonetheless I still enjoyed it.

-       The second movie I chose because I was interested in the Cairo Museum and what it held.

-       I picked the later Greek art movie because I was interested in Greek art.

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

-From the first movie I thought it was interesting that different cultures thought different things were important to them, like the statue of the woman with large breasts, large hips and no face, then compared to the Greeks who thought being in perfect shape would make them more God like.

I learned that the Cairo Museum held most of the ancient Egyptian artifacts ever found. I also learned that the Egyptians were the first to try plastic surgery.

The third video I learned that during the rise of Christianity that the classic Greek statues were defaced, which I thought they were just old.

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

- I feel that these movies give a better explanation of things found in the chapters.

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

I really liked all the films, I feel like it went along with the book. I think it gave a better understanding of all the concepts and examples, and a more in depth story that went behind the items stated in the text.

Video Response

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

-       From the science of design movie I learned that there is a super structure and a substructure. I didn’t know that there was so much built below ground and that it makes the building balance.

-       I learned that Frank Lloyd Wright placed the door specifically not in the middle of the house so the door didn’t slam and disrupt things. I always thought he hid the door so only if you lived there you would know where it was.

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

     I feel like these relate to the text in explaining more in depth way that buildings are made and also different styles of architecture and how important they are to the way that we live. Also the creative nature that goes along with each style of architecture

3.     3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?

 I liked the films I felt that they gave good examples of how structures are made and the important factors that goes into each structure. I also thought that Frank Lloyd rights views of a home were very interesting and different.

4.     4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?

        I chose the Science of Architecture because I felt it would give me a better understanding of how buildings were made and it did. I showed me that location and the underground structure is just as important if not more important that the super structure.

      I chose the Frank Lloyd Wright movie because I wanted to learn more about him cause I know he built a few homes in buffalo.

Blog Reviews

1.     Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog

-http://explorationsintoart.blogspot.com/

-http://arendasl01.blogspot.com/

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 each of these girls took unique and interesting images for each element. I really enjoyed that they had multiple elements going on in each photo. For example in Rebecca’s Blog she had an image of pattern of stained glass windows that incorporated line color as well as pattern.

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?

-There weren’t any of the same images, but of the same artist. Kelly Richardson’s work was mentioned in one of the blogs and as well as my own and we both had similar response to Kelly’s work.

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?

-I really liked the pick of Two girls at the Farm. I found this work really interesting and I missed it when I went to the Albright, but I thought it was interesting that these girls were on a commune, and it made me want to know more about the subjects and the artist.

5.What do you think about he process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

-I thought it was really cool to look through what others did, and what they felt connected too. I also thought it was valuable to see how others view the world and how they develop a connection with Art. I feel like it gives me a larger perspective on Art and elements of art.

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

- I definitely found the comments to be really nice and helpful. I thought it was interesting that people had the same connections to certain works as I did.

Video Blog Module 6

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

-       -The first video I didn’t realize that limestone needed to stay at a certain temperature. I also didn’t realize that sculptures never sculpted a full statue, but only small parts. I found it interesting that the limestone could be bad, and if it wasn’t sound then you shouldn’t use it to sculpt.The second video I never knew that chemicals were added to sand to make glass, I was always under the impression that it was formed from sand alone. I also found stain glass windows to be very interesting. I was not aware that stain glass was such a process, from studying the light of a room, to dying the glass and piecing it all together. I also thought it was interesting with ceramics that glazing is what water proofs a piece, for some reason I always thought glazing was the color. With the third video, I learned that each space is specific to an instillation, I was no aware that space sound quality and lighting were major factors in picking the right space for the right work.

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

- I felt  like these videos related to the text by going along with the theme of crafts and instillation. I feel like the movies gave more of an in-depth example than the book did. It’s one thing to read about it but more to actually see it be done.

2.    What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?

- I feel that the films add a better understanding in telling the history and also showing how each craft works and showing the process of how glass is manipulated and formed. I liked the visual aspect and interviews, they helped me understand each subject better, and have a better understanding of each process.

Project 2 Gallery Visit

1. Untitled 1952 Silkscreen Private Collection Brooklyn NY

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
     - This made an impression on me because it was things that I knew what they were but placed in an abstract way. I thought the use of shading made it even more interesting, and made me thing of looking at the world upside down.
B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
   - I feel connected to this artwork because I can recognize the concept behind it. I feel that it is more of a perspective thing.
C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
I would like to know who actually made it. It had no artists name.

2. Kelly Richardson Twilight Avenger 2008 single video channel video instillation 

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?

- I found this to be so cool. I loved the concept of the radioactive deer, and the fact that it was really footage that was then digitalized, the colors were amazing.

B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?

I feel connected to the environmental message behind this, and found it cool that she left the forest normal, and only made the deer effected.

C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?

I would like to know more about how this process works, with video art. The video art just seems so unique and involve a higher level of thinking.

3. Lawrence Calcagno Evening Game, watercolor on paper

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?

- I really liked this work, I really liked that the artist used black almost as a color instead of a shadow. Sometimes black can take away from colors, but I feel that this really makes your eyes more around the work more. It also reminded me of flowers.

B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?

I felt a connection to this because it felt so random, I couldn't form a pattern and I really thought that was cool that it didn't look perfect.

C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?

I would like to know why he made this and what his inspiration was. I feel that it would show a strong connection to why he made this.

4. Dorothy Dehner Mirage (Bolton Landing) ink and water color on paper.

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?

- I thought this piece was really interesting, because of the location is in New York, also because it looked like architecture.

B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?

- felt a connection with the use of light soft colors, I felt it was a work that was looked over a lot because it was not a bold and loud. I found it to be peaceful and the use of line to be the focal point 

C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?

I want to know what she picked this part of New York and what she didn't color the entire thing. 

5. Pablo Picasso Harlequin Project of Monument Oil on Canvas

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?

I liked the use of shapes and color. I am really drawn to abstract art and I felt this was a great work.

B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?

I felt a connection because it seemed so happy, with the bright bold colors and features that looked like eyes and a mouth. It just made me laugh.

C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?

I would like to know what in this time period made him inspired to do this, why such bold loud color? and why these shapes?

6. Roy Lichtenstien Head oil on canvas

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?

At first I  thought this was a print, then I looked closer, I really thought it was simple, but loud and in your face.

B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?

I feel the connection, because it reminded me of comic books, and a little of Jackie Kennedy. I like the use of dits to show texture and the white to highlight features.

C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?

I would like to know who it is based off of and which only yellow, red and white were used.