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?
The Lowdown on Lowbrow
The Lowbrow art movement is sometimes called distateful or tacky but is still art none the less. It was created as a reaction to the Highbrow art movement. The video also discussed McCarthyism. No, this video does not relate to the ideas I have about my Art Exhbition project as my theme is going to be related to children. I liked the video because the artists were the ones speaking during the video which makes it much more interesting. Some of the artwork was pretty interesting.
Displaying Modern Art
It was interesting to see an art gallery that was once a power station. The Tate Modern Museum was very successful very quick. They display items in four categories including landscape, still life, the nude and history. Also they do not follow the traditional approach of displaying art. Modern art could possibly be incorporated into my project but I am still undecided. I enjoyed this video because it was interesting to see the layouts of certain displays, especially when they display them in chronological order.
George Eastman House
George Eastman founded Kodak. He has a museum in Rochester called the Eastman Photography museum. His first Brownie Camera sold for $1. This changed the world in general and the world of photography forever. The movie talks about what is in the museum that includes a camera used by NASA. This video helped me solidify my idea for the project. I knew I wanted to incorporate children into the theme but wasn't sure how. I think doing my project on children in photography will be great as long as I can find enough works. It was interesting to learn that motion picture was created by Thomas Edison AND George Eastman.
Bones of Contention
This video talked about Native Americans who are trying to get back the bones of their ancestors that are currently in museums nationwide. A bill was passed in Iowa in 1976 to protect burial grounds followed by many other states. Archeologists were hurt by this because it makes it more difficult to study history without remains. This video has nothing to do with the ideas I have on my project. I haven't even thought about incorporating Native Americans or something to do with remains. This video was interesting to me though, because it was about something I knew nothing about.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
WK 13 Video Reviews
Andy Warhol: Images of an Image
1. I selected this video first because I have a "knock off" Andy Warhol painting of Marilyn Monroe in my house.
2. Andy Warhol uses the technique of silk screening to create his art. He repeated the images in different colors with Marilyn Monroe's face, which made him famous. I didn't know that he started his career as a commercial artist. He began to video record his friends and was obsesses with fame.
3. Andy Warhol is mentioned in the text on page 504.
4. I really enjoyed this film. It gave me a lot of background knowledge of Andy Warhol as a person and an artist, not just the guy who created my favorite piece of Marilyn Monroe artwork.
The Art of Henry Moore
1. I enjoy learning about specific artist's so I chose to learn more about Henry Moore.
2. Moore explored the human figure in natural form by drawing, painting and sculpting. The video talked about how Moore used "reclining" with his art and how he was interested in the mother/child theme.
3. The video talked about what "beautiful" is according to artists and viewers. Also like the text it mentioned religious art.
4. I enjoyed this film as well. I especially like that Henry Moore himself was the narrator. I gained knowledge of Henry Moore as an artist as well as a lot about the "Madonna"/child theme that artist's often use.
Hockney on Photography
1. Once again I chose this video because I wanted to learn more about a specific artist and I wondered who Hockney was because I didn't remember reading about him in the text.
2. Photography is the chemical part of putting the image on the surface, so the camera has been around much longer than photography. They discuss Polaroid cameras and images as well as collage. After discussing photography itself, the concept of cubism comes up.
3.Cubism was last discussed on page 515 while photography has been discussed all throughout our study of the text.
4. I liked this video because I am very interested in photography.
The Power of Art: Rothko
1. Once again, I chose this video because I like focusing on specific artists.
2. 9 of Rothko's paintings are at a museum and act as a mausoleum for the artist after he killed himself. This video discussed his use of expressionism. It was clear that his emotions and feelings were being interpreted into his art although he denied it.
2.Expressionism is discussed on page 480.
3. I liked this video because I learned a lot about a new artist I haven't heard of. It was interesting to see expressionism through his eyes.
1. I selected this video first because I have a "knock off" Andy Warhol painting of Marilyn Monroe in my house.
2. Andy Warhol uses the technique of silk screening to create his art. He repeated the images in different colors with Marilyn Monroe's face, which made him famous. I didn't know that he started his career as a commercial artist. He began to video record his friends and was obsesses with fame.
3. Andy Warhol is mentioned in the text on page 504.
4. I really enjoyed this film. It gave me a lot of background knowledge of Andy Warhol as a person and an artist, not just the guy who created my favorite piece of Marilyn Monroe artwork.
The Art of Henry Moore
1. I enjoy learning about specific artist's so I chose to learn more about Henry Moore.
2. Moore explored the human figure in natural form by drawing, painting and sculpting. The video talked about how Moore used "reclining" with his art and how he was interested in the mother/child theme.
3. The video talked about what "beautiful" is according to artists and viewers. Also like the text it mentioned religious art.
4. I enjoyed this film as well. I especially like that Henry Moore himself was the narrator. I gained knowledge of Henry Moore as an artist as well as a lot about the "Madonna"/child theme that artist's often use.
Hockney on Photography
1. Once again I chose this video because I wanted to learn more about a specific artist and I wondered who Hockney was because I didn't remember reading about him in the text.
2. Photography is the chemical part of putting the image on the surface, so the camera has been around much longer than photography. They discuss Polaroid cameras and images as well as collage. After discussing photography itself, the concept of cubism comes up.
3.Cubism was last discussed on page 515 while photography has been discussed all throughout our study of the text.
4. I liked this video because I am very interested in photography.
The Power of Art: Rothko
1. Once again, I chose this video because I like focusing on specific artists.
2. 9 of Rothko's paintings are at a museum and act as a mausoleum for the artist after he killed himself. This video discussed his use of expressionism. It was clear that his emotions and feelings were being interpreted into his art although he denied it.
2.Expressionism is discussed on page 480.
3. I liked this video because I learned a lot about a new artist I haven't heard of. It was interesting to see expressionism through his eyes.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Art Gallery Visit #2
About The Exhibit:
Today I went to the Burchfield Penney Art Center on campus. There was one exhibit in particular that interested me. It was called "An Overabundance of Detail". The title is somewhat self explanatory because most of the work included that of artists who create intricate aesthetic experiences by focusing on minute variations and fluctuations in content and form. There was an explanation of the exhibition that said the following: "A commitment to detail borders on obsession in some works; while in others, it reveals to us the unique nature of the objects presented. Large-scale pieces can entice from afar with rich patterns, examined closely they reveal precision. Smaller works, because of their tooling or architectural reference points, seem monumental. Works as varied as paintings, drawings, metal sculpture, and cake designs will illustrate different artist's use of extreme detail work." This is the link to the gallery: http://www.burchfieldpenney.org/
Physical Space:
The architecture was minimal and included only the basics: wooden floor, glass doors and tables to showcase the art on inside glass cases. The viewer was able to see every side of the work in the glass cases because we could walk all the way around them. The gallery had white walls and spotlights found throughout as well as a skylight. The movement was from the front to the back of the gallery although viewers have free movement within because of the spacing of the art. This is the floor plan of the gallery: http://www.burchfieldpenney.org/pdf/BPAC_Floor_Plan.pdf
About The Artwork:
It seemed like the artwork was arranged randomly or at least in a way that didn't seem to have any order to me at least. The works were at least a few feet away from each other leaving plenty of space for viewers to walk around. All of the artwork looked simple from afar but had intricate detail that was more obvious as you looked closer. There was a lot of different media used in all of the works. Most of them were 3 dimensional and therefore not framed. Each art work had a white card near it to identify and label the work of art. The label included the title, artist, year and media used.
Today I went to the Burchfield Penney Art Center on campus. There was one exhibit in particular that interested me. It was called "An Overabundance of Detail". The title is somewhat self explanatory because most of the work included that of artists who create intricate aesthetic experiences by focusing on minute variations and fluctuations in content and form. There was an explanation of the exhibition that said the following: "A commitment to detail borders on obsession in some works; while in others, it reveals to us the unique nature of the objects presented. Large-scale pieces can entice from afar with rich patterns, examined closely they reveal precision. Smaller works, because of their tooling or architectural reference points, seem monumental. Works as varied as paintings, drawings, metal sculpture, and cake designs will illustrate different artist's use of extreme detail work." This is the link to the gallery: http://www.burchfieldpenney.org/
Physical Space:
The architecture was minimal and included only the basics: wooden floor, glass doors and tables to showcase the art on inside glass cases. The viewer was able to see every side of the work in the glass cases because we could walk all the way around them. The gallery had white walls and spotlights found throughout as well as a skylight. The movement was from the front to the back of the gallery although viewers have free movement within because of the spacing of the art. This is the floor plan of the gallery: http://www.burchfieldpenney.org/pdf/BPAC_Floor_Plan.pdf
About The Artwork:
It seemed like the artwork was arranged randomly or at least in a way that didn't seem to have any order to me at least. The works were at least a few feet away from each other leaving plenty of space for viewers to walk around. All of the artwork looked simple from afar but had intricate detail that was more obvious as you looked closer. There was a lot of different media used in all of the works. Most of them were 3 dimensional and therefore not framed. Each art work had a white card near it to identify and label the work of art. The label included the title, artist, year and media used.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Week 12 Video Review
1. I chose to watch "Dada and Surrealism" because surrealism is so unique and interesting to me. I chose to watch "Dance at The Moulin de la Galette" because I used to be a dancer. I chose to watch "The Mystical North: Spanish Art" because one of my best friends is Hispanic so I am always interested in everything Spanish. I chose to watch "Expressionism" because I remembered reading about it in the text and thought it was very interesting.
2. In "The Mystical North" they discussed black paintings that portray evil. The art work reflected the feelings of doubt in that time period (the 19th century). In "Expressionism" the main idea was the concept of lithography where they use stone in paintings. Also, symbolism through color is very important. In "Dada and Surrealism" they talked about the works of Miro, Dali, Ray, Hoch, and Schwitter after World War I. In "The Dance at The Moulin de la Galette" the video talked about the artist Renoir. This artist does his work in 2 different sizes using idealism. The story behind this painting was what happens on Sundays at the dance hall.
3&4.The videos as well as the text discuss specific artist from each art movement in the past. More specifically, the videos go more detailed into their lives and death while the text only goes into their works of art. It gives a deeper meaning and insight into the text by discussing
2. In "The Mystical North" they discussed black paintings that portray evil. The art work reflected the feelings of doubt in that time period (the 19th century). In "Expressionism" the main idea was the concept of lithography where they use stone in paintings. Also, symbolism through color is very important. In "Dada and Surrealism" they talked about the works of Miro, Dali, Ray, Hoch, and Schwitter after World War I. In "The Dance at The Moulin de la Galette" the video talked about the artist Renoir. This artist does his work in 2 different sizes using idealism. The story behind this painting was what happens on Sundays at the dance hall.
3&4.The videos as well as the text discuss specific artist from each art movement in the past. More specifically, the videos go more detailed into their lives and death while the text only goes into their works of art. It gives a deeper meaning and insight into the text by discussing
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Mask Creation
Inspiration Pieces |
| This mask obviously has form and shape as it is 3 dimensional. The color of this mask is what originally drew me towards it. The hue is a beautiful pink at the just right intensity. All of the parts put together equal a whole therefore this mask has unity. It is also has variety by using the different lines, values and shapes. There is emphasis towards the eyes because of the darker coloring/shading. I picked this mask because I loved the use of the color pink and the unique design on the eyes. |
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| Once again this mask is 3 dimensional so it has form and shape. The colors are what make this mask what is is by emphasizing the eye area. Once again there is unity due to the balance of each side of the mask. I picked this mask because I love the jewels used along the eyelids and the part covering the eyes. |
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| This mask is simple but that is why it is so intriguing to me. It is 3 dimensional so form and shape can be seen. Line is used on this mask with the swirls drawn/painted on. Unity and balance can be seen through the use of the swirls being specifically placed on the masks. I picked this mask because it was simple and I loved the swirl design. Sketches    Finished Product  Considering how terribly "un-artistic" I am, I was very pleased with the outcome of this mask. I thought it was a fun project and I really enjoyed getting to use my own interests. The "jewels" at the top form the letter J for my name, Jamie. I used my favorite color pink and made some "jewels" on the mask as well. |
Friday, April 8, 2011
Week 11 Video Reviews
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?
Buddhism
1. I chose to watch Buddhism first because while doing the discussion forums I was really intrigued by Buddhism and couldn't wait to learn more about it.
2. Buddhism began in India. The prince had everything and one day stepped into the real world and saw suffering, wasting and death. His perfect work was crushed and a monk answered all of his questions. He craved contentment and meditated. He opened his eyes and saw the world differently. That is when Buddhism was born. His basic message was love. Bodh Gaya is sacred to Buddhists. After Buddha died, Buddhism divided into two different groups, hinayana and mahayana. There is a monastery in Carmel, New York. There are many buildings dedicated to Buddhism. Buddhism is full of paradoxes. For instance it is flourishing in all Asian countries except one, India where it began.
3. Buddhism is discussed on page 424. The text references Gautama the prince as well as the beliefs that time is cyclical and all beings are condemned to suffer an endless series of lives. The book talks more about the artist aspects of the religion while the video talked more about the religion itself.
4. I really enjoyed the film. Buddhism really interested me after reading about it in the text so I was excited to watch this video. It added to my knowledge of the religion itself, not so much the art piece of it all. The best part was the end when it talked about how it was full of paradoxes.
Hinduism
1. I often hear of Hinduism but don't really know anything about it. I thought it would benefit me to watch these videos and gain a greater understanding of the religion.
2. Varanasi is the holiest city in India. The Ganges river is a symbol of death and reincarnation. Hinduism believes life is for millions and billions of years because of life, death and rebirth Hindus can worship anywhere. Aarti is a Hindu ceremony that means "removal of pain". Shrines are a large part of Hinduism that are carved from boulders. 9th century a temple was created. There are exotic treasure found all around the temple which made it famous. Kama Sutra is from Hindu. Brahma gave life to everyone so sex is applauded in this religion.
3. Hinduism is talked about on page 428. The text also refers to Brahma and the Kandariya Mahadeva temple.
4. Seeing the picture in the book does not do the temple justice. It was amazing to see the amount of intricate detail that went into created the decorations of that temple.
Chinese Art
1. Honestly there really wasn't any specific reason for choosing this video. The title about treasure caught my eye.
2. A lot of art from the museum was shown in this video. The chicken bowl was interesting because you don't often see color being used that that on a cup or bowl in America. Seeing the perfumer was the first time I have ever heard of something like that. They talked about the patterning and intricate detail that went into making it. The goblet that was shown showed how the curves were included for both practical and artistic reasons. The crosses are found no a lot of early bronze works.
3. The text refers to Chinese art on page 432. It talks about the Formative period, Confucianism and Daoism as well as Buddhism and landscape painting
4. This video was a little long and didn't keep my attention as well as the others. It got into a lot more in depth parts of Chinese art that added to my knowledge base of the subject.
African Art
1. Once again, no real reason for choosing this video. I just specifically remember reading about it in the text.
2. Hairstyles, rituals, and performances were the ways in which art was shown. Art is very important to them and they like to show it through dancing. The different concepts of African art are color, sound and movement.
3. The text refers to African Art on page 413. It refers to sculptures with the D shaped eyes, the Nok culture, the Benin culture, the Yoruba, and Dogon.
4. I never knew that Picasso was inspired by African masks and sculptures. That was really interesting to me. It also talked about the historical parts of it which the book didn't really mention. The video was okay, but nothing can beat the first video I watched, Buddhism.
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?
Buddhism
1. I chose to watch Buddhism first because while doing the discussion forums I was really intrigued by Buddhism and couldn't wait to learn more about it.
2. Buddhism began in India. The prince had everything and one day stepped into the real world and saw suffering, wasting and death. His perfect work was crushed and a monk answered all of his questions. He craved contentment and meditated. He opened his eyes and saw the world differently. That is when Buddhism was born. His basic message was love. Bodh Gaya is sacred to Buddhists. After Buddha died, Buddhism divided into two different groups, hinayana and mahayana. There is a monastery in Carmel, New York. There are many buildings dedicated to Buddhism. Buddhism is full of paradoxes. For instance it is flourishing in all Asian countries except one, India where it began.
3. Buddhism is discussed on page 424. The text references Gautama the prince as well as the beliefs that time is cyclical and all beings are condemned to suffer an endless series of lives. The book talks more about the artist aspects of the religion while the video talked more about the religion itself.
4. I really enjoyed the film. Buddhism really interested me after reading about it in the text so I was excited to watch this video. It added to my knowledge of the religion itself, not so much the art piece of it all. The best part was the end when it talked about how it was full of paradoxes.
Hinduism
1. I often hear of Hinduism but don't really know anything about it. I thought it would benefit me to watch these videos and gain a greater understanding of the religion.
2. Varanasi is the holiest city in India. The Ganges river is a symbol of death and reincarnation. Hinduism believes life is for millions and billions of years because of life, death and rebirth Hindus can worship anywhere. Aarti is a Hindu ceremony that means "removal of pain". Shrines are a large part of Hinduism that are carved from boulders. 9th century a temple was created. There are exotic treasure found all around the temple which made it famous. Kama Sutra is from Hindu. Brahma gave life to everyone so sex is applauded in this religion.
3. Hinduism is talked about on page 428. The text also refers to Brahma and the Kandariya Mahadeva temple.
4. Seeing the picture in the book does not do the temple justice. It was amazing to see the amount of intricate detail that went into created the decorations of that temple.
Chinese Art
1. Honestly there really wasn't any specific reason for choosing this video. The title about treasure caught my eye.
2. A lot of art from the museum was shown in this video. The chicken bowl was interesting because you don't often see color being used that that on a cup or bowl in America. Seeing the perfumer was the first time I have ever heard of something like that. They talked about the patterning and intricate detail that went into making it. The goblet that was shown showed how the curves were included for both practical and artistic reasons. The crosses are found no a lot of early bronze works.
3. The text refers to Chinese art on page 432. It talks about the Formative period, Confucianism and Daoism as well as Buddhism and landscape painting
4. This video was a little long and didn't keep my attention as well as the others. It got into a lot more in depth parts of Chinese art that added to my knowledge base of the subject.
African Art
1. Once again, no real reason for choosing this video. I just specifically remember reading about it in the text.
2. Hairstyles, rituals, and performances were the ways in which art was shown. Art is very important to them and they like to show it through dancing. The different concepts of African art are color, sound and movement.
3. The text refers to African Art on page 413. It refers to sculptures with the D shaped eyes, the Nok culture, the Benin culture, the Yoruba, and Dogon.
4. I never knew that Picasso was inspired by African masks and sculptures. That was really interesting to me. It also talked about the historical parts of it which the book didn't really mention. The video was okay, but nothing can beat the first video I watched, Buddhism.
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