1. I choose The Drawings of Michelangelo and El Greco: Discovering a Master because I wanted to learn more about an artist I already know of, and to learn about one I know nothing of.
2.
"El Greco Discovering a Master"
El Greco was a painter who specialized in painting in a Byzantine style. He took influence from the Renaissance era and used it within some of his paintings. Based on the video, it seemed like he took a somewhat realistic approach on his paintings, since after his death his paintings became less popular due to the naturalistic era that was approaching.
"The Drawings of Michelangelo"
It was interesting finding out how tedious and caring Michelangelo was when making his art. He only wanted perfection so he discarded his sketches so the only memory would be of the one he deemed to be perfect.
3. The videos mainly related to the text in the since that they explained how both artists used their surroundings and time period as influences.
4. I enjoyed both videos. However, I liked the piece on Michelangelo more because I appreciated his need for perfection in doing the thing he loved.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Module 9
Right Hand
Left HandUsing my hand as a subject matter was weird and difficult because there's a lot of small veins on my hands that I found hard to draw. I also didn't know how I was going to draw using my left hand since I'm right-handed.
2. What media did you select -pencil or charcoal? Why?
I selected charcoal as the media because I felt it would emphasize the structure and details of my hand better.
3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
It was very difficult to draw with my non-dominated hand. As a child, I would use that hand to try and do regular things like write or eat with it just to see if I could learn to become ambidextrous but I have not done that in many years.
4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
I'm not a good drawer so neither drawings accurately shows how my hand looks. However, I did better than I think I would using my non-dominated hand (left hand) since I believe it would look much worse. Personally, I think the picture I drew with my left hand is better.
5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
I would not consider using my non-dominated hand for artwork in the future because I would not be completely confident in anything I did with it.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Module 8
1. I chose to watch the The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure because I've always been fascinated by Greek culture and history. I've only previously looked at the sculptures of Ancient Greece and I wanted to learn more about them.
2.
In More Human Than Human, it was interesting learning about the way Greeks viewed the human body in relation to their gods and goddesses. In Greek mythology, it is said that the Gods and Goddesses can sometimes transform into a human in disguise so Greeks believed the better someone looked, the closer that person is to being a God in the form of human.
In The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figures, I learned that the main reason sculptures are the most well known form of art from Greece's history is because other forms (paintings, drawings, etc) are hard to find. Early Greeks appreciated building sculptures of the important people in their culture as a form of worship.
3. The videos relate to each other because they both deal with the way art is incorporated in a culture's history. Both videos discussed Ancient Greece and how sculptures are a big part of their history and beliefs.
4. I enjoyed both videos, especially The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure due to it being mainly about Ancient Greek.
2.
In More Human Than Human, it was interesting learning about the way Greeks viewed the human body in relation to their gods and goddesses. In Greek mythology, it is said that the Gods and Goddesses can sometimes transform into a human in disguise so Greeks believed the better someone looked, the closer that person is to being a God in the form of human.
In The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figures, I learned that the main reason sculptures are the most well known form of art from Greece's history is because other forms (paintings, drawings, etc) are hard to find. Early Greeks appreciated building sculptures of the important people in their culture as a form of worship.
3. The videos relate to each other because they both deal with the way art is incorporated in a culture's history. Both videos discussed Ancient Greece and how sculptures are a big part of their history and beliefs.
4. I enjoyed both videos, especially The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure due to it being mainly about Ancient Greek.
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Module 7
1. The first video I watched was Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art. Frank Gehry was an architect who specialized in making buildings that performances could be held in. In the video, he spoke about his mindset going into building. He said he tries to make buildings that expresses feelings and how it's difficult to do so because art is subjective. He also spoke of his distaste for modern architecture due to its plain nature. He believed that a building should be made no different than paintings are made; meant to draw out some kind of emotion.
The second video I watched was Frank Lloyd Wright (Prairie Style). Frank Lloyd Wright was an architect who took influence from nature. He preferred to have houses and buildings blend in with the environment. He didn't seem particularly fond of certain American architecture due to it not being very environmental.
2. The videos relate to the readings in similar ways. Both videos discuss how two different artist try to add something personal to everything they make. On one hand, Gehry makes his buildings to bring up emotions, and Wright uses nature to give his buildings life.
3. I thought both films were fine. I like listening to artists speak about their passions and about the things that influence their artwork. I enjoyed listening to Frank Gehry speak more he was able to understand that when building anything, one should know that their project will not be liked by everything. Gehry specifically plans out his works to try to reach out to as wide of an audience possible.
4. I chose these two videos because I thought from the title I'd learn more about the faces being architecture. Before coming to college, that was one area I thought about exploring so it was interesting to see people who went through that process already.
The second video I watched was Frank Lloyd Wright (Prairie Style). Frank Lloyd Wright was an architect who took influence from nature. He preferred to have houses and buildings blend in with the environment. He didn't seem particularly fond of certain American architecture due to it not being very environmental.
2. The videos relate to the readings in similar ways. Both videos discuss how two different artist try to add something personal to everything they make. On one hand, Gehry makes his buildings to bring up emotions, and Wright uses nature to give his buildings life.
3. I thought both films were fine. I like listening to artists speak about their passions and about the things that influence their artwork. I enjoyed listening to Frank Gehry speak more he was able to understand that when building anything, one should know that their project will not be liked by everything. Gehry specifically plans out his works to try to reach out to as wide of an audience possible.
4. I chose these two videos because I thought from the title I'd learn more about the faces being architecture. Before coming to college, that was one area I thought about exploring so it was interesting to see people who went through that process already.
Monday, October 8, 2018
Peer Reviews
https://allydemski.blogspot.com
https://emilybaumer.blogspot.com
1. 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?
Both Ally and Emily used the elements of art effectively. I was able to understand each picture right away and connect it to the element it corresponded to. In Ally's pattern picture I also see the element Line, and I see pattern in Emily's form picture.
2. 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?
I shared none of the same artwork as neither of my peers. However, Ally and I both used a painting by Craig Smith.
3. 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 connected with Emily's picture The Marvelous Sauce, ca 1890 because I enjoy cooking. I want to know more about Flood by Barnaby Fumas because it the coloring resembles blood so I want to know the motive behind the painting.
https://emilybaumer.blogspot.com
1. 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?
Both Ally and Emily used the elements of art effectively. I was able to understand each picture right away and connect it to the element it corresponded to. In Ally's pattern picture I also see the element Line, and I see pattern in Emily's form picture.
2. 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?
I shared none of the same artwork as neither of my peers. However, Ally and I both used a painting by Craig Smith.
3. 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 connected with Emily's picture The Marvelous Sauce, ca 1890 because I enjoy cooking. I want to know more about Flood by Barnaby Fumas because it the coloring resembles blood so I want to know the motive behind the painting.
Module 6
1) For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In the Through the Eyes of a Sculptor video, the process of sculpting is explored as well as the difference materials that can be used. Something interesting I learned from the video was that a clay mold was used as a framework/reference for the final marble sculpture since using marble takes a lot of time and the work must be tedious.
In the Glass and ceramics video, I key concept I took from the video was watching how the turned sand into master pieces of glass using fire and different colors. It also discusses how glass is used differently in the world and how
2) How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The two videos relate to the text by giving more insight to the process of sculpting. They show how artists use different elements of art, such as texture and color to make their artwork.
3) What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?
I enjoyed both videos because it's nice to see a form of art that moves beyond a canvas. These methods of art take a lot of thinking, time, and energy to perfect. That is not to say the other forms of art don't, I just prefer these methods more.
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