MODULE 12:  Video Review

1. Explain why you selected each of the two videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose the videos Andy Warhol:Images of an Image and Isamu Noguchi: The Sculpture of Spaces for my two videos to watch because I was interested in learning more about Andy Warhol and the the video about Isamu Noguchi seemed like it would be on the other side of that scale... and it was. I was very happy with the two videos I was able to watch for this Module.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Video One: In the Andy Warhol video I learned about the silk screening he used for his work and why he used it. It was interesting to learn that he wanted to make more money and that silk screening was a way in which his art could be reproduced easily and quickly. The deeper look into what his pieces like Ten Lizes and the repetitive art pieces he would make stood for. The radical criticism of society. I'm curious to know if that is what it was really for considering he was obsessed with making more money. 

Video Two: I loved this video. It was vastly different from what I was expecting and from the first video I watched. I actually wish I could have met Isamu Noguchi, he is so interesting and so incredibly talented. His visions of land sculptures and taking things to new levels that were not being created yet is amazing. His childhood was interesting, never feeling like he fit anywhere I think is something that a lot of people can relate to. "Imperfection is better than perfection" (Isamu Noguchi) this touched me. I loved that he was so connected with nature and wanted to pass that on to people and create something for people to use. 

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
I thought that the videos related very well to the text but I liked that the videos were able to have actual footage of both men, to get a better sense of them as people. Especially the second video, I felt a real connection to it and the message I think he was trying to convey.

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I loved these videos. I have a much better understanding of Andy Warhol and pop art as well as land art and sculpture created by Isamu Noguchi. I would love to study further into both these artists and their creations. 

MODULE ELEVEN- ART GALLERY VISIT

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Step 1: The Exhibition

1. What is the title of the exhibit?

    European Art 1860-1950

2. What is the theme of the exhibition?

    The themes through out these pieces are that they were created between the same time frame. 

Step 2: The Gallery 

1. What type of lighting is used?

    There were over head lighting.

2. What colors are used on the walls?

    The same color was used through out the exhibit, it was a mustard yellow hue. There was a thick, white             baseboard running around the base of the walls as well. 

3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?

    The walls are probably plaster with paint over, the ceiling is high vaulted with sponged plaster.

4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?

    There is a lot of open space in this exhibit to give the viewer ample room to move through the sculptures in         the middle of the room. The outer walls hold the paintings.

Step 3: The Artwork

1. How are the artworks organized?

    They are organized by date.

2. How are the artworks similar?

     They are similar because of the time they were created in, so they also share some similar landscape, features, clothing      on people and style.

3. How are the artworks different?

     They are different because they do not look exactly alike in color, style or size. Many use different mediums and size        canvases. 

4. How are the artworks framed?

    Some of them are framed in sturdy frames encircling the artwork, two were not framed and were mounted on       a separate board. The sculptures were not framed. 

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?

    They are identified with the place to the right of the art or underneath. They are labeled by the title, artist and time, and     medium.

6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?

    They were spread pretty evenly apart, average was about a foot in between each, depending on the length of       the wall. 

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What did you think of visiting the Gallery and purposefully looking at the exhibition from a different perspective - the physical space, the architecture, theme, etc.?

I really enjoyed looking at this exhibit in a different way. I had not done that before and it was a new experience to look at the space, lighting and color of the entire room. I had noticed the "flow" of an exhibit before but I ad not done so right away with this one. All of those elements make a difference in the way the art is viewed and  viewing it that way, the space as a whole with all its details, is very interesting. 

Module Eleven

Video Blog

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I selected these two videos because I was interested in learning more about each of the topics more in depth, The videos, for me, help to understand the feelings and meaning behind the style and eices of work from each style. Cubism and Expressionism seemed like they would be totally different, however; they intertwine and share the same road at some points.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Video #1 Expressionism- I thought the key points were that each artist had their own way of using expressionism and in turn expressing their thoughts and emotions. Through the use of the elements and principles of art like line, color, form, texture and shapes and other elements like perspective the artist can express feelings, emotions and convey ideas. 
Video #2 The Impact of Cubism- I enjoyed the cubism video the most because I felt like it covered a lot of different artists and their journey to cubism and through it. The abstract use actually having an analytical and purposeful objective to convey a meaning and mood was fascinating.  There were many different versions of cubism as each artist is different, so it was interesting to see the way each used the style to express different views. 

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I really liked the films and thought they were full of interesting facts and ideas. I though they both expressed many different artists experience and journey through their art and why they chose to use that style. 

Module Ten

Mask Making 

1.  
I selected these images because I felt a connection to them. I lied the way the artist of these masks used the principles and elements in their work.

2. In the first image there are elements of line seen in the golden/ bronze head piece. We also see value in the mask created from the form of the mask. We see shape in the form of circles and ovals in the mask in the eyes, head piece and on the face. We see two colors in this mask, the face is dark turquoise and the headpiece and earnings are gold. Balance is represented in the headpiece as well as balance in the details of the head piece that are equally distributed.

In the second image we see line represented on the mask around the eyes and the cheeks. There is form shown by the raising of the eyes, mouth and nose of the mask. There is the appearance of texture in this mask and the white dots show movement on the face as well as balance and pattern.

In the third image we see line all through out the headpiece and necklace. There are shapes on this mask in the form of circles, squares and rectangles. Form is shown by the necklace being further back and the eyes, nose and headpiece being 3-D. Color is represented by the jewels and the main color of the mask is gold. Balance is shown by the symmetrical nature of the mask as well as balance.

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4. In the mask I created I used Line on the face, jewels and headpiece on the mask. I used shape in the jewels hanging from the headpiece and and the necklace. I used a lot of color in this mask so it would be bright (although I did not account for the difference in color on the surface I used). I used the texture of the paper and strokes of the color to get away from a plain looking mask. I wanted this mask to be balance and made it as symmetrical as I could to gain balance. I used pattern in the necklace, face and head piece to create movement on the mask.

5. I enjoyed making this mask but next time I do I think I'm going to get more supplies to make it more like a mask. I enjoyed making it from the images I was inspired by because to be honest I was a little stuck on how to start without the inspiration.

Module Ten
Video Reviews

1. I chose these two videos, Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia and Buddhism, because I thought they were going to be very different from each other. And I was right! I enjoyed that they were not the same topic and they were so different from each other.

2. Video #1 Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia- I liked this video, it was very interesting. The first city he was famous for its shadows and is said to be haunted as an oasis. The domes through Timorid were so beautiful. All of the tiles and intricate placing really was a symbolic gesture seen through the desert. I thought it was interesting that the speaker referred to them lighthouses because the buildings are all brown where the domes are turquoise and show hope and life.  The domes made by the Ottomons in Turkey were also very beautiful and so detailed. I thought these temples and mosks were my favorite because of all the detailed tiles and bold jewels and colors. I also thought the red coloring in the tiles was fascitinating because it hasn't been reproduced, and today they don't know what it was made from.
Video #2 Buddhism- I was rally glad I picked this video because of all the interesting fatcts about this way of life. I thought it was interesting that the speaker, a couple times, mentioned that it was sort of a paradox that this religion or way of life was founded on having your own journey, love, kindness, but that there was a "leader" that was followed. But I don't think that Buddha wanted to be worshipped I think he wanted to help guide people through the struggles he witnessed in then pain poor. I thought the temples and burials sites that Buddhists visited were so symbolic of their religion. The act of walked clockwise was purposefully done and the reliefs that were carved into the walls and the pillars.

3. I liked theses videos and thought they definitely added to my understanding of the topics. The videos are able to better assist the understanding of the topics because they show the buildings, the carvings, the tiles works and the people who are still there today.

MOD. 8.

VIDEO REVIEWS

1. Explain why you selected the video you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose to watch The Greek Awakening: Art from the 5th Century BC because Greek art and pilosophy interests me. There was another video about Greek art but it was simply that this one was first and "The Great Awakening" seemed captivating.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Video One: More Human Than Human. There were a lot of things in this video that I learned, but the main arc was that we as humans feel the need to exaggerate the human figure in our culture but it was done in cultures may centuries ago as well. One thing I found interesting was that Ancient Egyptians has a grid they used to measure out their drawings and so their depiction of the human figure was the same for about 3,000 years. They exemplified order and consistency in their art, architecture and society. The changes in Greek art and how they came to be was also interesting. They wanted realistic depictions of the human figure but they were still stuck on small figurines and not life like statues. Once Greeks were used during an Egyptian war they gained more knowledge from the Egyptians and then mastered the full sized statue. The life size and realistic statue they made, The Cretan Boy, was the epitome of their desires to create realistic human form. Once they achieved it they quickly realized it was no longer what they wanted and soon they began to exaggerate the human figure in their art. Realism was too boring, the figure needed to be more pleasing to the eye and so Polyclitus decided to create man by dividing him into four quadrants, each doing something different or facing a different way. The left and right side of the figure were opposite from each other in that one was at rest and the other in motion, complimenting each other, ad thus creating the most human like human figure. In today's society we exaggerate the human form to be more appealing and more desirable. Its used to stir emotions and boost sales, its not just our culture- we just want like reality. 
Video Two: Some of the Key concepts in this video were about the Greeks thinking man was the center of the universe and not just the Gods. The human figure and god like figure that they wanted to portray in their art was meant to be realistic of the human body and likeness. The Greeks gained confidence once they achieved victory in war and it permeated through their society. They dove into art, music, philosophy and architecture. The Parthenon was a great example of Greek confidence. It shows intelligent, religion, realism and emotions. There are not any straight lines in the Parthenon and the mathematics and architecture plays on our mind an eyes need for that making it look perfecting straight. 

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos related to the text by both explaining the Egyptian and Greek culture and artistic styles. They both explained the culture behind the art and the emotions. The videos and the book also both talked about the Venus of Willendorf and the role she played in understanding the exaggerated features of the human figure in art. They both also talked about the two warrior pieces found that were the most lifelike human figures but were still exaggerated figures.

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I really enjoyed the videos, they take the text and help me understand it more. The first video was my favorite between the two though. The book went into more depth about other civilizations during the time of the Egyptian civilization than the video did but I still enjoyed the videos. 

MODULE 7: PART 1

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In the first video I watched, "Architecture: The Science of Design", the key points I noticed were about skyscrapers, and concrete. I learned that all skyscrapers move or sway in the wind and scientists and architects have to build within parameters set. A key point was that weather can have an effect on the design of a building. What kind of weather will the building need to be able to sustain or endure effects the design. A key point about concrete was that it is still changing. It can be made to be high performance or be normal or original concrete. Scientists can create new forms of concrete and they are used in different ways. 
In the second video, "Last Call for Planet Earth: Sustainable Development and Architecture", the main idea was explained in different ways by each speaker. These architects and designers explain that creating and even changing existing structures can be done and should be done. The changes that need to be made can be done easier than we think and will have benefits for everyone. I think that building more sustainable buildings is key to our life here on this planet. One of the speakers said that this is a revolution and sometimes revolutions hurt. I agree with her that this is a type of revolution and it will take some time and hurt a little but it needs to be done. 

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
I thought the videos related to the readings pretty well . I always enjoy watching the videos because it helps to further understand and put the information into perceptive for me. 

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I liked both films. The first one I watched was very similar, probably done by the same people, as one I watched for a previous Module and I think it looks very outdated and could be done much better. I think that because it looks like something out of the 80's it doesn't give it the credit it deserves, there is factual information but it looks cheesy. The second video was my favorite. It was really interesting to get different ideas and perspectives from architects from around the world. 

4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?
I chose these because, well the second one by just the title sounded interesting and the first was because another video didn't work on my computer. I wanted to watch the "Last Call for Planet Earth" and the "Imperial Rome" video because just by the title they sounded interesting.