Mod 11 another video blog posting

The two videos I chose for this assignment are as follows:

Dada and Surrealism

The Impact of Cubism

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

 I chose the two videos above for a few different reasons. I am a huge fan or surrealism if I had to pick a favorite art movement it would definitely be this one.  Salvador Dali is my favorite artist from this time period, I picked this video in hopes they would go into his artwork and background!

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

Dada and surrealism- I learned about these movements in depth last semester so I knew a lot of the information given. I was very interesting in the Dali segment as anticipated. I learned a few things I did not know prior. The narrator said and I quote " Ever since he was a child Dali had an erotic fantasy about crutches that later developed into a fetish". I felt that was bizarre enough for me to quote, that is something I learned.

The impact of cubism-I learned that in cubism, painting tends ignores the traditions of perspective drawing and it shows you many views of a subject at one time.

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

The videos pretty much reinforce the readings with similar information. They relate  in explaining the events that occur in history and how it had it's impact in art. I enjoy the artist bios in the book I find that very informational.

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

I have to be honest here I wasn't the biggest fan of these videos they were both very dated and slow moving. I found the content to be interesting but found myself very bored at the same time. I think its the narrators voice, it makes me very sleepy. Just kidding!

module 10 video blog response

The two videos hyperlinked below are the ones I chose for this module:

Buddhism

 Hinduism

  

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I was very satisfied with the video choices this week, all were very interesting concepts. I made my choice based on my growing interest on spiritual beliefs. I have recently taken in the practice of yoga and I knew I wanted to learn more of the cultures it derived from.

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

Buddhism- I found this entire video to be very interesting, I learned many concepts and terms. One thing that I learned from this video was the concept of Tanha which means the extinguishing of all desire for pleasure, positions and possessions. And with freedom from these meant a monk could be in the world, not of it.

Hinduism- One thing that I learned from this video is how different Hinduism is from other reliogns. They can practice their worship anywhere. They do not have to go to a church or temple. The other thing is that they worship many gods and goddesses as opposed to just one.


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

The videos related to the text, they had two but small sections about Hinduism and Buddhism in the text. I Liked how the book showed pictures of art works related to both of these beliefs as the videos just went into the culture. I found both very interesting.

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

I really enjoyed each film, both are topics I want to learn more about! I was very pleased with the knowledge that I gained from the combination of the book and videos.

Making a mess.. I mean mask

After doing some research about masks I had the purrfect idea for this assignment... Cat Mask!

Turns out there are tons of images of different kinds of masks... Here is my inspurration

 


After finding some inspurration I made two very modest sketches of what I wanted it to look like

Then I put my sketches to action creating this wearable cat fashion mask!

 Upload the three inspiration images Explain why you selected the inspiration pieces.
I picked these three images because they all captured the cat theme I wanted to create. I wanted pieces that had elements of line space unity and color, so I could use those in constructed my own piece

 Explain how you used the Elements and Principles in your finished mask.
I knew the elements I wanted to use I just had to figure out how I would put them to good use. Line was something that I knew I needed to use to make my piece stand out, It was very simple. I also used color to draw attention and contrast the black line work. Unity was a little bit harder for me to capture, in the beginning stages it didn't seem to flow very nicely, the use of pattern defiantly help the piece feel unified!

Share your opinion of your finished mask and what you thought about creating the mask.
I had a lot of fun creating this mask! I thought it came out a little childish but still fun and lighthearted. I wasn't sure how I would give this paper creation three dimensional elements, but it came pretty clear when I saw my easter candy looking at me! I just used colored aluminum wrappers and rolled them into little balls to look like gems. I used sobo glue to stick them on then added a string to keep the mask on my head!

Line exploration

  I call this "lefy and righty"... I'm going to play that off as if it was intentional

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?

I have had similar assignments in the past, but I truly do enjoy drawing the human hand. It can be very interesting and dramatic subject matter.

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?

I chose to do this assignment in charcoal. It is one of my favorite mediums because of its intense and forgiving manner

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?

It felt extremely awkward. I am not useful with my left hand whatsoever, I had a very difficult time.

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?

After I had started drawing with my dominant hand I realized I had picked a very boring perspective of my hand and wish I had put that into consideration earlier. I do think that they were successful studies, but this will defiantly not make it into my portfolio!

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?

I actually may! I like to make were abstract and different styled art and I think this method may lead to a hand collaboration in the future!

I recorded a video of my process of drawing my hand for my blog. Which you can see Here

Mod 9 Video reviews

The two videos I will be referring to are linked below: 

Albrecht Dürer: Image of a Master

Velázquez

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

I have to be honest although I found the subject of both videos to be very intriguing, I based my choices mainly by comparing the lengths of each video.

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

Durer-I found this video to be very interesting, we are learning about this time frame in art history so it really helped me understand the content, I found the most interesting thing I learned for this video to be the description of  his 1506 oil painting "Feast of the Rose Garlands". They said he would use four to six layers of paint to get the desired finish. He also including himself in the background holding a signed dated document.

Velazquez:  One thing that I found very interesting about this film was the depth about him as an artist. They went into why he chose myths as his muse. And the reason is because he want to as a painter give it substance making ir appear real like the viewer is looking at the myth itself and not just a painting.

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
 Both of the videos coincided with the details of the book very well. the videos helps put the ideas learned in the text to action, I find it very helpful to learn about the artist themselves to help understand their art and time frame.

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

I really did enjoy the videos it's like a lesson from the text that I don't have to physically read. Hearing and seeing these concepts add better understating for me.

m7 video review

Prairie Style (Frank Lloyd Wright)

Architecture: The Science of Design

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

I never really understood the concept of a "prairie"  until watching this video, now I know it is a flat landscape.I learned a lot from the science of design video as well. They really broke down why and how, going into detail about the science of it. I found this video very informative. I also learned a bit of fashion advice from the woman narrating the film,  That advice was to never wear a mustard colored outfit even in the year 1990.

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

The videos  went with the material in the text hand in hand. The book broke down the terms and explained in detail the structures and each part was called. The video shows us first hand where and why different structures are the way they are, as well as gives us footage as opposed to just pictures.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I found the films to be very interesting mainly because architecture is something I don't know much about. Because of this I didn't understand a lot of the lingo used in the videos. I did my best and learned things I never knew!

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

I am going to be honest i chose these films strictly because of length. I don't always have the time or patience to spend hours watching videos about architecture. But I am glad I choose these two because I found both of them interesting.

Sculpting Mod six

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

Through the eyes of a sculptor-
 I learned that every stone has a smell, which I thought was very fascinating simply because I've never smelled a stone statue. I also learned that stone carvers are rarely asked to carve an entire sculpture just pieces at a time, like a hand or foot.
Glass and ceramics-  I learned about glass and how its made. I liked how the went into serious detail about its chemical make up, these are all things I did.t know prior to this video.



2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The textbook and videos go hand in hand with this topic. The videos show you how and the book explains why. I have no real hands-on experience with sculpting. I am taking intro to 3 dimensional design this semester. I found it very interesting the process and learned a lot form the textbook and videos.



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

They added to the depth of my knowledge because they really broke down sculpting, in terms that make it relatable. The gentlemen in through the eyes of a sculptor went into his life and how he knew that's what he wanted to do with his life. To me that's a true artist. I also learned a lot about glass and ceramics which is one art field I do don't have