Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you chose from the selection listed above.
- I chose the video The Drawings of Michelangelo because Michelangelo has always fascinated me since I was younger. He was a genius and I always wanted to know more about him. I chose the video Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance because I love the work that Leonardo da Vinci has done. From the Mona Lisa to his inventions I consider, and many other people do as well, a mastermind. I chose the video Albrecht Dürer: Image of a Master because the only thing I knew about Albrecht Dürer was the famous self portrait that he commissioned of himself so I wanted to know more. I chose the video Velázquez because I wanted to know more about the painter that painted himself in one of his paintings.
For each video list / discuss the key concepts you learned.
The video The Drawings of Michelangelo was about Michelangelo’s way of drawing and in the video it showed examples of his work and how he rendered them into his final pieces. The key concepts that I learned in that video was that Michelangelo went further with his drawings, his crosshatching was much denser and much more specific. All of his drawings were a stock of ideas that he used in other works of art. Michelangelo started with sketches for the Sistine Chapel and by looking at his drawings historians and artists are puzzled of the way the figures are positioned. The video Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance was about the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who was considered a “Renaissance Man”. The key concepts that I learned were that da Vinci’s teacher quit painting because he was embarrassed that Leonardo painted so much better then him. I was also surprised to learn that Leonardo thought of himself as an uneducated man, because as one can clearly see he was a brilliant man. In the video I learned that da Vinci was the one that said “the eyes are the windows to the soul.” The video Albrecht Dürer: Image of a Master was about the German artist Albrecht Dürer who introduced the world to the gothic art of Germany. The key concepts that I learned about him was that he carefully observed the process of aging; he painted his wife when she was young and then he painted her when she was older. I also learned that he traveled through Europe during his lifetime and became the first true landscape artist in Europe. In the video Velázquez it was about the painter and his life. The key concepts I learned in this video was that he had only one friend, King Philip the Fourth and Velázquez painted him through his life. I learned that Velázquez was a patient man that would paint slowly, and during his life his works matured. Velázquez would stop in the middle of paintings and then start back up again, he had little interest in color for his paintings, and he was more interested in the delicate and emotional scene of life.
How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
- The videos that I chose were about great Renaissance artists who each had something to offer the world. The readings also talk about the artists and how they change the art work during the Renaissance. Both the readings in the text and the videos each give great information about art in history.
What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
- I liked the videos because I got to learn more about the artists that I have read about since I was in grade school. I think about watching a video just dedicated to them you learn more about them, inside and out. The videos add depth to my understanding of the readings and art concepts because in the reading I learned more of the art and in the videos I learned about the artists who created those art concepts.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Hand Drawings
What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?
- At first I thought it was a little bit unusual to use my hands as a subject matter but I like to draw a little so I went with it anyway. Before I started to draw I looked at my hands and I noticed that they have more detail in them then I thought. So then I said to myself, “This is going to be harder than I thought.”
What media did you select? – Pencil or charcoal? Why?
- The media I chose was pencil because I feel more comfortable using a pencil. I consider myself a perfectionist and also my worst critic, which can be good and bad. So using the pencil I am able to correct my mistakes easier with an eraser then I would if I used charcoal.
How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
- I barely use my non-dominant hand for anything, basically just to type and use the mouse for the computer. So I felt like a fish out of water. As you can see below I have really no drawing skills with my non-dominant hand. I tried to add some shading to that hand but it really didn’t work. In my opinion it looks like I drew the hand during an earthquake.
Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
- By looking at the drawings you can clearly see which hand is the dominant one and which one is the non-dominant one. The dominant one is smoother and has more defined shading to it; where as the non-dominant one is more jagged and looks like it was poorly done. I do feel that the final drawings are successful studies because even though my non-dominant hand drawing is badly done you can still make out a hand with some shading to it. For myself, I consider this a success because before doing this exercise I didn’t think my non-dominant hand could accomplish anything. But if I put my mind to it I know now that I can accomplish something like this.
Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
- No, I would not consider using my non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future. The reason being is that my non-dominant hand is very weak and it would take a lot of practice and patience to get that hand to be somewhat as successful as the dominant one.
- At first I thought it was a little bit unusual to use my hands as a subject matter but I like to draw a little so I went with it anyway. Before I started to draw I looked at my hands and I noticed that they have more detail in them then I thought. So then I said to myself, “This is going to be harder than I thought.”
What media did you select? – Pencil or charcoal? Why?
- The media I chose was pencil because I feel more comfortable using a pencil. I consider myself a perfectionist and also my worst critic, which can be good and bad. So using the pencil I am able to correct my mistakes easier with an eraser then I would if I used charcoal.
How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
- I barely use my non-dominant hand for anything, basically just to type and use the mouse for the computer. So I felt like a fish out of water. As you can see below I have really no drawing skills with my non-dominant hand. I tried to add some shading to that hand but it really didn’t work. In my opinion it looks like I drew the hand during an earthquake.
Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
- By looking at the drawings you can clearly see which hand is the dominant one and which one is the non-dominant one. The dominant one is smoother and has more defined shading to it; where as the non-dominant one is more jagged and looks like it was poorly done. I do feel that the final drawings are successful studies because even though my non-dominant hand drawing is badly done you can still make out a hand with some shading to it. For myself, I consider this a success because before doing this exercise I didn’t think my non-dominant hand could accomplish anything. But if I put my mind to it I know now that I can accomplish something like this.
Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
- No, I would not consider using my non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future. The reason being is that my non-dominant hand is very weak and it would take a lot of practice and patience to get that hand to be somewhat as successful as the dominant one.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Video Review: Anicent Cultures
1) Explain why you selected each of the three videos you choose from the selection listed above.
- I chose the video A World Inscribed: The Illuminated Manuscript because I was interested to know more about the early scribes that wrote the books by hand, how long it took them, and when did the invention of the printing press finally take over. I chose the video Cairo Museum because I have always been interested in Egyptian history and I know that the Cairo Museum is huge in Egypt, so I wanted to see if there was more to learn about it. I chose the video The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure because, like Egyptian history, I am very intrigued with the ancient Greek gods and goddesses, and I do know that the Greeks made a lot of their sculptures to represent them. So by watching this video I might have learned more about the ancient Greek gods and goddesses.
2) For each video list/ discuss the key concepts you learned.
- From the video More Human Than Human the key concepts that I learned about were that images dominate our lives. Even back thousands of years people have been obsessed with images of the human body. The Venus of Willendorf is a great example the video uses, the artist of that figures focuses their attention on the breasts and the stomach, emphasizing them, but at the same time the artist barely shows the head and arms. The key concepts from the video A World Inscribed: The Illuminated Manuscript I learned was that many monks and scribes complained about writing the books but at the same time they were willing to work on the books, this confused me because in the video it showed that the monks and scribes documented the pain they had in making the books. Also the monks and scribes were so into their work they even drew what would happen to people that would try to steal their completed books. After watching that it made me laugh that people had some type of a sense of humor back then. The video Cairo Museum I found out a lot of key concepts that I didn’t know about Egyptian history that was very interesting. I found out that there are still artifacts that people have found over 100 years ago that have not been opened. Another interesting thing I saw in the video was that the ancient Egyptian’s performed plastic surgery, even back then, because they wanted people to be comfortable in the afterlife. The key concepts from the video The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure had a lot do with the human body. Even as far back as the Greeks can remember they were obsessed with the body. In their sculptures they tried to make the bodies perfect. In the Classical Period of Greek art they were able to accomplish 2 things: they captured a perfect human being, and while capturing this they were able to make that body naturally.
3) How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
- The videos relate to the readings in the text because both, the videos and the text, talk about the ancient worlds. Chapter 14 focuses on the oldest art, Greek art, and ancient Egypt; this ties into the videos, Cairo Museum, The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure, and More Human Than Human. Chapter 15 talks about The Middle Ages, and the early years of the Renaissance; where the video A World Inscribed: The Illuminated Manuscript would make more sense in because the video and the text both talk about the monks working in the monasteries copying books.
4) What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
- I thought all the films were very interesting. My favorite one was of the Cairo Museum, I was shocked to learn that there were artifacts that people have found over 100 years ago that still have not been opened. I remember Professor V.S. Ramachandran being in an earlier video in the semester and I was intrigued in what he had to say, and watching him in one of the videos now I still am interested in his findings on the human brain and how it functions.
- I chose the video A World Inscribed: The Illuminated Manuscript because I was interested to know more about the early scribes that wrote the books by hand, how long it took them, and when did the invention of the printing press finally take over. I chose the video Cairo Museum because I have always been interested in Egyptian history and I know that the Cairo Museum is huge in Egypt, so I wanted to see if there was more to learn about it. I chose the video The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure because, like Egyptian history, I am very intrigued with the ancient Greek gods and goddesses, and I do know that the Greeks made a lot of their sculptures to represent them. So by watching this video I might have learned more about the ancient Greek gods and goddesses.
2) For each video list/ discuss the key concepts you learned.
- From the video More Human Than Human the key concepts that I learned about were that images dominate our lives. Even back thousands of years people have been obsessed with images of the human body. The Venus of Willendorf is a great example the video uses, the artist of that figures focuses their attention on the breasts and the stomach, emphasizing them, but at the same time the artist barely shows the head and arms. The key concepts from the video A World Inscribed: The Illuminated Manuscript I learned was that many monks and scribes complained about writing the books but at the same time they were willing to work on the books, this confused me because in the video it showed that the monks and scribes documented the pain they had in making the books. Also the monks and scribes were so into their work they even drew what would happen to people that would try to steal their completed books. After watching that it made me laugh that people had some type of a sense of humor back then. The video Cairo Museum I found out a lot of key concepts that I didn’t know about Egyptian history that was very interesting. I found out that there are still artifacts that people have found over 100 years ago that have not been opened. Another interesting thing I saw in the video was that the ancient Egyptian’s performed plastic surgery, even back then, because they wanted people to be comfortable in the afterlife. The key concepts from the video The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure had a lot do with the human body. Even as far back as the Greeks can remember they were obsessed with the body. In their sculptures they tried to make the bodies perfect. In the Classical Period of Greek art they were able to accomplish 2 things: they captured a perfect human being, and while capturing this they were able to make that body naturally.
3) How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
- The videos relate to the readings in the text because both, the videos and the text, talk about the ancient worlds. Chapter 14 focuses on the oldest art, Greek art, and ancient Egypt; this ties into the videos, Cairo Museum, The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure, and More Human Than Human. Chapter 15 talks about The Middle Ages, and the early years of the Renaissance; where the video A World Inscribed: The Illuminated Manuscript would make more sense in because the video and the text both talk about the monks working in the monasteries copying books.
4) What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
- I thought all the films were very interesting. My favorite one was of the Cairo Museum, I was shocked to learn that there were artifacts that people have found over 100 years ago that still have not been opened. I remember Professor V.S. Ramachandran being in an earlier video in the semester and I was intrigued in what he had to say, and watching him in one of the videos now I still am interested in his findings on the human brain and how it functions.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Video Review on Architecture
For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Prairie Style
The key concept that I learned in this video was that Frank Lloyd Wright was the first architect in history to influence the way we live in houses. He introduced the “prairie style”; this style has wide open spaces or an open floor plan in the home. Frank Lloyd Wright wanted buildings to blend naturally into their surroundings.
Architecture: The Science of Design
The key concept that I learned in this video was the reinforced and pre-stressed concrete strength and use. I didn’t know that there were different types of concrete, I thought that all concrete was the same, but there are different types of concrete for different uses. Reinforced and pre-stressed concrete where used to make the Olympic stadium in Montreal, Canada.
Classical Architecture
All over the world I saw that the most important buildings kind of looked similar, I always wanted to know where these designs came from. Now after watching this video I learned that nations all over the world have used the classical architecture from Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. Also I wanted to know what the different types of columns were called, after watching this video I learned that they are the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles that have been used for over two thousand years.
Imperial Rome, Ostia, and Portus: Ancient Architecture and Technology
I knew Rome loved their architecture but I didn’t know that the geographic setting was very important to them. The key concept that I learned in this video was that the walls (the Servian and Aurelianic Walls) were very important to the safety of the city. Not only did they use engineering advancements for their walls but with the invention of the aqueducts this added more of a water supply to the city. Another key concept I learned was the meaning of Pantheon, it means dedicated to all the gods. In the video there is a main part committed to the explanation of the Pantheon; “Rome’s most famous imperial temple is covered with stucco and marble and lighter at the top. Its roundness is unusual. The top of the copula is open to air. Chambers add to its stability.”
How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the readings in the text because both the videos and the readings talk about the same thing. But in the videos go a step further in the description of architecture. Both the readings and the video describe the importance of architecture and how the Ancient Romans and Ancient Greeks had a major influence on modern architecture.
What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I thought that the films opened my eyes to all different types of architecture there is in the world. The Prairie video was very interesting because it talked about one of the greatest architects in history, Frank Lloyd Wright. I consider myself more of a visual person and after watching the videos I understand architecture a little more because I saw the of creating brilliant works of architecture.
From the group of four that you had a choice: Why did you choose that film?
I chose the film Imperial Rome, Ostia, and Portus: Ancient Architecture and Technology because I have always been interested in Roman architecture and I wanted to see what this video had to offer.
Prairie Style
The key concept that I learned in this video was that Frank Lloyd Wright was the first architect in history to influence the way we live in houses. He introduced the “prairie style”; this style has wide open spaces or an open floor plan in the home. Frank Lloyd Wright wanted buildings to blend naturally into their surroundings.
Architecture: The Science of Design
The key concept that I learned in this video was the reinforced and pre-stressed concrete strength and use. I didn’t know that there were different types of concrete, I thought that all concrete was the same, but there are different types of concrete for different uses. Reinforced and pre-stressed concrete where used to make the Olympic stadium in Montreal, Canada.
Classical Architecture
All over the world I saw that the most important buildings kind of looked similar, I always wanted to know where these designs came from. Now after watching this video I learned that nations all over the world have used the classical architecture from Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. Also I wanted to know what the different types of columns were called, after watching this video I learned that they are the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles that have been used for over two thousand years.
Imperial Rome, Ostia, and Portus: Ancient Architecture and Technology
I knew Rome loved their architecture but I didn’t know that the geographic setting was very important to them. The key concept that I learned in this video was that the walls (the Servian and Aurelianic Walls) were very important to the safety of the city. Not only did they use engineering advancements for their walls but with the invention of the aqueducts this added more of a water supply to the city. Another key concept I learned was the meaning of Pantheon, it means dedicated to all the gods. In the video there is a main part committed to the explanation of the Pantheon; “Rome’s most famous imperial temple is covered with stucco and marble and lighter at the top. Its roundness is unusual. The top of the copula is open to air. Chambers add to its stability.”
How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the readings in the text because both the videos and the readings talk about the same thing. But in the videos go a step further in the description of architecture. Both the readings and the video describe the importance of architecture and how the Ancient Romans and Ancient Greeks had a major influence on modern architecture.
What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I thought that the films opened my eyes to all different types of architecture there is in the world. The Prairie video was very interesting because it talked about one of the greatest architects in history, Frank Lloyd Wright. I consider myself more of a visual person and after watching the videos I understand architecture a little more because I saw the of creating brilliant works of architecture.
From the group of four that you had a choice: Why did you choose that film?
I chose the film Imperial Rome, Ostia, and Portus: Ancient Architecture and Technology because I have always been interested in Roman architecture and I wanted to see what this video had to offer.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Art Installation Project
Reflect…
What is installation art?
- The book’s, (Living With Art 9th Edition), definition of installation art is an art form in which an entire room or similar space is treated as a work of art to be entered and experienced. More broadly, the placing of a work of art in a specific location, usually for a limited time.
What materials are used in installation art?
- The materials that are used in installation art can be anything the artist wants to incorporate his/her meaning for the audience. The artist could show his/her feelings in their artwork. From paper to light an artist can use anything they want to get their point across.
Why make installation art?
- Installation art is more than just art, it is feeling. The artist wants the viewer to enter, explore, experience and reflect upon their work of art.
Which artist/installation did I find most interesting?
- The artist that I found most interesting was Yayoi Kusama, while I was watching the video I found out that she voluntarily committed herself in an insane asylum where she currently resides. I thought it was strange that this artist had an obsession with polka dots and almost all of her artwork involved polka dots. But her one project, Fireflies on the Water, seemed a little bit different to me. I think this piece is so inviting and mystical, like you are walking into another world, a magical world full of new beginnings.
From the material reviewed, is there a inspiration piece that I feel a connection with?
- I would have to say that I did find inspiration in a piece in the reading, it was Thomas Hirschhorn’s Jumbo Spoons and Big Cake. What a massive piece! Looking at this installation artwork I noticed all the little details he put in making this. Then I looked around my room and wondered what items would best represent my installation art.
My Installation Art…
What theme do I want to explore in my installation?
- Everyday I am doing my hair or putting make-up on to look more personable for the world around me. For that I use a lot of tools that really never get any credit in helping me with this everyday task.
What materials will I use?
- The materials I used to create my installation art was make-up products, hair brushes, a hair dryer, a hair straighter, hair care products, various lotions, and various perfumes.
Where will this installation be located and why?
- All these items were placed on my dresser that has three different mirrors to complete my “ritual” of getting ready. The items were placed on my dresser because that is where I use them everyday and I felt that it was the best spot to make my artwork.
Describe your installation:
- The title of this piece is What a Girl Goes Through Everyday, the media is make-up products, hair brushes, a hair dryer, a hair straighter, hair care products, various lotions, and various perfumes. The dimensions of this piece are 6 x 2 x 1 inches. For this piece I see a lot of products to use in one day. She makes so many choices in just one day. Where does she need to go for her to use all these products? I see someone in this piece that takes time to get ready.
Analyze your installation:
- The first thing I noticed in my installation was the variety of the artwork I created. I used so many different items to make it all come together. The next thing I noticed was the proportion between the two different parts of the installation, one part represented the face side and the other side represented the hair and body. Two different parts coming together for one girl to make herself up. And lastly what I noticed that there was just enough color to animate the whole thing. Each item is important to me in its own little way, without them I would be lost.
What are your thoughts on the planning and creation of a site specific installation?
- Planning this site for my installation wasn’t that hard. Everything was already there, and I just needed to move some of the items around a little bit to get exactly what I wanted. Creating this installation was fun because I got to use something different, I didn’t have to buy paint or a canvas to create my masterpiece, and I just used ordinary items to have it come all together.
What is installation art?
- The book’s, (Living With Art 9th Edition), definition of installation art is an art form in which an entire room or similar space is treated as a work of art to be entered and experienced. More broadly, the placing of a work of art in a specific location, usually for a limited time.
What materials are used in installation art?
- The materials that are used in installation art can be anything the artist wants to incorporate his/her meaning for the audience. The artist could show his/her feelings in their artwork. From paper to light an artist can use anything they want to get their point across.
Why make installation art?
- Installation art is more than just art, it is feeling. The artist wants the viewer to enter, explore, experience and reflect upon their work of art.
Which artist/installation did I find most interesting?
- The artist that I found most interesting was Yayoi Kusama, while I was watching the video I found out that she voluntarily committed herself in an insane asylum where she currently resides. I thought it was strange that this artist had an obsession with polka dots and almost all of her artwork involved polka dots. But her one project, Fireflies on the Water, seemed a little bit different to me. I think this piece is so inviting and mystical, like you are walking into another world, a magical world full of new beginnings.
From the material reviewed, is there a inspiration piece that I feel a connection with?
- I would have to say that I did find inspiration in a piece in the reading, it was Thomas Hirschhorn’s Jumbo Spoons and Big Cake. What a massive piece! Looking at this installation artwork I noticed all the little details he put in making this. Then I looked around my room and wondered what items would best represent my installation art.
My Installation Art…
What theme do I want to explore in my installation?
- Everyday I am doing my hair or putting make-up on to look more personable for the world around me. For that I use a lot of tools that really never get any credit in helping me with this everyday task.
What materials will I use?
- The materials I used to create my installation art was make-up products, hair brushes, a hair dryer, a hair straighter, hair care products, various lotions, and various perfumes.
Where will this installation be located and why?
- All these items were placed on my dresser that has three different mirrors to complete my “ritual” of getting ready. The items were placed on my dresser because that is where I use them everyday and I felt that it was the best spot to make my artwork.
Describe your installation:
- The title of this piece is What a Girl Goes Through Everyday, the media is make-up products, hair brushes, a hair dryer, a hair straighter, hair care products, various lotions, and various perfumes. The dimensions of this piece are 6 x 2 x 1 inches. For this piece I see a lot of products to use in one day. She makes so many choices in just one day. Where does she need to go for her to use all these products? I see someone in this piece that takes time to get ready.
Analyze your installation:
- The first thing I noticed in my installation was the variety of the artwork I created. I used so many different items to make it all come together. The next thing I noticed was the proportion between the two different parts of the installation, one part represented the face side and the other side represented the hair and body. Two different parts coming together for one girl to make herself up. And lastly what I noticed that there was just enough color to animate the whole thing. Each item is important to me in its own little way, without them I would be lost.
What are your thoughts on the planning and creation of a site specific installation?
- Planning this site for my installation wasn’t that hard. Everything was already there, and I just needed to move some of the items around a little bit to get exactly what I wanted. Creating this installation was fun because I got to use something different, I didn’t have to buy paint or a canvas to create my masterpiece, and I just used ordinary items to have it come all together.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Reviewing Peer Responses to Artwork
Higgins, Rachel (higginrc01)
http://higginsartthoughts.blogspot.com/
Huggins, Kimberly (hugginkn01)
http://understandingartbykim.blogspot.com/
http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m593/ArtbyKim/?albumview=slideshow
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?
- I agree with Rachel Higgins’s slideshow. She chose a lot of great images that matched the elements and principles of art beautifully. I noticed that her choice for “Unity” could have been represented “Rhythm” as well. Kimberly Huggins had a lot of good pictures for her slideshow as well. I agree with most of her choices she made to represent the elements and principles of art. But the image that Kimberly chose for “Rhythm” would have been better suited for “Line”.
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?
- John F. Simon Jr.’s Endless Victory was the only piece of artwork that Rachel and I had in common, but our reasons on why we chose them were quite different. I chose this piece because I wanted to know more about how the artist created it. She wanted to know more behind the inspiration of this piece. The only piece that Kimberly Huggins chose that was the same as mine was Jackson Pollock’s Convergence. Same as with Rachel, Kimberly’s reasons for choosing this piece was quite different. For years I have followed Pollock’s work and researched him in detail so I feel a little close to his artwork. Kimberly understood and liked the variety of colors, but she wanted to know the reason behind the name.
Where there any images that you’re 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?
- The image that piqued my interest now was Yves Tanguy’s Indefinite Divisibility that Rachel chose during her visit to the art gallery. I cannot stop staring at this piece and I wish I saw it at the art gallery during my visit. After looking at Tanguy’s oil painting I want to visit the art gallery sooner to see this piece. My connection with this oil painting is, like Rachel, I find it very eerie and strange. But yet, at the same time, I find this piece very intriguing and when I do go to the art gallery I will make it a point to see this artwork up close to study it more. The piece is done in oil, oil is my favorite medium, and I want to see the value and use of color up close.
What do you think about the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?
- I think the process of reading my peers’ reflections takes time and is something I have to look closely at. People say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and by just glancing at their reflections I would not be able to notice the hard work they have put into creating them. I do find it valuable in my learning experience because the work they made is examples I can use to get inspiration from to do my own products.
Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?
- I do find it helpful reading the comments posted by my peers because I am the best critic of myself and to hear positive remarks of my work I feel that I am doing well in this class and that I do have a sense of art in me.
http://higginsartthoughts.blogspot.com/
Huggins, Kimberly (hugginkn01)
http://understandingartbykim.blogspot.com/
http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m593/ArtbyKim/?albumview=slideshow
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?
- I agree with Rachel Higgins’s slideshow. She chose a lot of great images that matched the elements and principles of art beautifully. I noticed that her choice for “Unity” could have been represented “Rhythm” as well. Kimberly Huggins had a lot of good pictures for her slideshow as well. I agree with most of her choices she made to represent the elements and principles of art. But the image that Kimberly chose for “Rhythm” would have been better suited for “Line”.
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?
- John F. Simon Jr.’s Endless Victory was the only piece of artwork that Rachel and I had in common, but our reasons on why we chose them were quite different. I chose this piece because I wanted to know more about how the artist created it. She wanted to know more behind the inspiration of this piece. The only piece that Kimberly Huggins chose that was the same as mine was Jackson Pollock’s Convergence. Same as with Rachel, Kimberly’s reasons for choosing this piece was quite different. For years I have followed Pollock’s work and researched him in detail so I feel a little close to his artwork. Kimberly understood and liked the variety of colors, but she wanted to know the reason behind the name.
Where there any images that you’re 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?
- The image that piqued my interest now was Yves Tanguy’s Indefinite Divisibility that Rachel chose during her visit to the art gallery. I cannot stop staring at this piece and I wish I saw it at the art gallery during my visit. After looking at Tanguy’s oil painting I want to visit the art gallery sooner to see this piece. My connection with this oil painting is, like Rachel, I find it very eerie and strange. But yet, at the same time, I find this piece very intriguing and when I do go to the art gallery I will make it a point to see this artwork up close to study it more. The piece is done in oil, oil is my favorite medium, and I want to see the value and use of color up close.
What do you think about the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?
- I think the process of reading my peers’ reflections takes time and is something I have to look closely at. People say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and by just glancing at their reflections I would not be able to notice the hard work they have put into creating them. I do find it valuable in my learning experience because the work they made is examples I can use to get inspiration from to do my own products.
Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?
- I do find it helpful reading the comments posted by my peers because I am the best critic of myself and to hear positive remarks of my work I feel that I am doing well in this class and that I do have a sense of art in me.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Reflections of Videos...
1) For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- In the first video, “Through the Eyes of the Sculptor”, the key concept I learned was the statement that master sculptor, Emmanuel Fillion, said “A sculpture comes alive in clay, dies in plaster, and is reborn in marble.” I thought that his statement was a great explanation of making a sculpture. The second video, “Glass and Ceramics”, had many good ideas and points throughout the whole film. The main concept I learned from the video was that there is a growing future use for ceramics in the auto industry. An example the video used was the research in ceramic engines, in the automobile industry there are already parts for mufflers. The video describes that in years to come, if there is a ceramic engine, it can be lighter, less polluting, more fuel efficient, and can stand higher temperatures. I hope, in my lifetime, I will be able to see something like that. The last video, “Installations Art”, was (in my opinion) a very strange film. Most of the sculptures on there were on the video were very abstract, an example being Yayoi Kusama’s Dot Obsession, even though this piece was quite strange I was very intrigued with it. The key concept I learned when watching this film was that the term “installation art” only was introduced a little over 30 years ago. In the 1960s many artists used installation art, back then they called it pop art, to get their point across. Yayoi Kusama would use people to “be a part” of her artwork, using even back then, her dot obsession.
2) How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
- The first two videos, “Through the Eyes of the Sculptor” and “Glass and Ceramics” both talk about the process of making a sculpture, blowing glass, and making a ceramic piece. In chapter 12 of the book, it talks about each process as well. In the third video, “Installations Art”, it steers more to the background of the sculptures and why the artist chose to do that piece. The third video and chapter 11 both talk about Yayoi Kusama and her unique way to create art. After I read the chapters and watched all the videos I got a better understanding of the mechanics of sculptures and the meanings of them through the artist.
3) What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?
- After watching the videos I have come to a better appreciation of sculptors with the amount of time and work they put in creating such wonderful sculptures. The first two videos, “Through the Eyes of the Sculptor” and “Glass and Ceramics”, showed me all the ins and outs of making sculptures, glass, and ceramics. I always wanted to know how a marble sculpture was made and how they got it to be so smooth. The third video helped me better understand why some installation artists make such weird pieces, as I said earlier with Kusama’s dot obsession, I thought it was a little bit strange that someone had that big of a fixation on something so simple like the dot. But watching the video I understood better about her passion for the dot. The videos add depth to understanding of the topics, (sculpture, installation, and craft), because not only do they tell you how to create each piece, but you can also see the struggle of the artist creating it. Also the videos give you a background of most of the artists, like with Emmanuel Fillion, how he knew even as a boy that he wanted to be a sculptor and with that passion became a master sculptor.
- In the first video, “Through the Eyes of the Sculptor”, the key concept I learned was the statement that master sculptor, Emmanuel Fillion, said “A sculpture comes alive in clay, dies in plaster, and is reborn in marble.” I thought that his statement was a great explanation of making a sculpture. The second video, “Glass and Ceramics”, had many good ideas and points throughout the whole film. The main concept I learned from the video was that there is a growing future use for ceramics in the auto industry. An example the video used was the research in ceramic engines, in the automobile industry there are already parts for mufflers. The video describes that in years to come, if there is a ceramic engine, it can be lighter, less polluting, more fuel efficient, and can stand higher temperatures. I hope, in my lifetime, I will be able to see something like that. The last video, “Installations Art”, was (in my opinion) a very strange film. Most of the sculptures on there were on the video were very abstract, an example being Yayoi Kusama’s Dot Obsession, even though this piece was quite strange I was very intrigued with it. The key concept I learned when watching this film was that the term “installation art” only was introduced a little over 30 years ago. In the 1960s many artists used installation art, back then they called it pop art, to get their point across. Yayoi Kusama would use people to “be a part” of her artwork, using even back then, her dot obsession.
2) How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
- The first two videos, “Through the Eyes of the Sculptor” and “Glass and Ceramics” both talk about the process of making a sculpture, blowing glass, and making a ceramic piece. In chapter 12 of the book, it talks about each process as well. In the third video, “Installations Art”, it steers more to the background of the sculptures and why the artist chose to do that piece. The third video and chapter 11 both talk about Yayoi Kusama and her unique way to create art. After I read the chapters and watched all the videos I got a better understanding of the mechanics of sculptures and the meanings of them through the artist.
3) What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?
- After watching the videos I have come to a better appreciation of sculptors with the amount of time and work they put in creating such wonderful sculptures. The first two videos, “Through the Eyes of the Sculptor” and “Glass and Ceramics”, showed me all the ins and outs of making sculptures, glass, and ceramics. I always wanted to know how a marble sculpture was made and how they got it to be so smooth. The third video helped me better understand why some installation artists make such weird pieces, as I said earlier with Kusama’s dot obsession, I thought it was a little bit strange that someone had that big of a fixation on something so simple like the dot. But watching the video I understood better about her passion for the dot. The videos add depth to understanding of the topics, (sculpture, installation, and craft), because not only do they tell you how to create each piece, but you can also see the struggle of the artist creating it. Also the videos give you a background of most of the artists, like with Emmanuel Fillion, how he knew even as a boy that he wanted to be a sculptor and with that passion became a master sculptor.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
1st Art Gallery Visit
Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
The first piece of artwork to make an impression on me was Alan Rath's Clock II (2 o'Clock). I felt that this was the weirdest piece of artwork I had ever seen. When I was walking around in the art gallery I glanced over and saw this piece and immediately I was drawn to it. It is hard to explain but the piece as a whole delights me.
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| Alan Rath Clock II (2 O'Clock) 1991 Aluminum, Custom Electronics & 3 Cathode Ray Tubes Dimensions: 25 x 50 x 13 inches |
The second piece of artwork that made an impression on me was Jasper John's Numbers in Colors. I loved the way this piece is done. The use of color does more then just impress me, it WOWS me. I really liked the way the artist made each number like they were their own individual.
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| Jasper Johns Numbers In Colors 1958-59 Encaustic & Newspaper on Canvas Dimensions: 66-1/2 x 49-1/2 inches |
The third piece of artwork to make an impression on me was Charles E. Burchfield's Sun & Rocks. At first glance I noticed the "shiny" sun in the upper right corner of the painting. But as I looked at the description of the painting I noticed that it took Burchfield a very long time to finish this brillant work of art. The length it took also impressed me because Burchfield took him a very long to finish.
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| Charles E. Burchfield Sun & Rocks 1918-50 Watercolor & Gouache on Paper Dimensions: 40 x 56 inches |
Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
Jackson Pollock, since I could remember, has been my favorite artist. So when I went to the gallery and saw one of his pieces I was immediately pleased! I walked over to the painting and took a seat and just stared at it, then I started to think of all the things in my life that I had to accomplish, (today, tomorrow, and next week). Then I looked at his artwork and noticed all the different colors going everywhere but all of them seemed to come together. And lately that is how I am feeling.
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| Jackson Pollock Convergence 1952 Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 93-1/2 x 155 inches |
When I was younger I use to paint a lot, mostly still life. The connection I felt with Jean Helion's painting made me think about back when I painted when I was younger. I noticed her piece and one part seemed to jump out to me, it seems (to me) that she did a lot of detail in one part of her artwork, and I use to do that with most of my work.
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| Jean Helion Standing Figure 1935 Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 57-1/2 x 44-7/8 inches |
I was not surprised that I would be choosing a piece from Vincent Van Gogh as one of the artworks that I felt a connection with. His painting, The Old Mill, reminds me of my family's farm in Europe. At one point during the time looking at the painting I thought I was looking at my uncle's old house.
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| Vincent Van Gogh The Old Mill 1888 Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 25-1/2 x 21-1/4 inches |
Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
The first piece of artwork I would like to know more about is Andy Warhol's 100 Cans. What a strange piece of artwork! What I would like to know is why did he choose Campbell's soup? Why didn't he choose a different soup? Did he have a lot of Campbell's soup on hand?
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| Andy Warhol 100 Cans 1962 Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 72 x 52 inches |
Some sculptures I just don't understand, and Donald Judd's Untitled is one of them. Mostly what I would like to know about is did he make everything from scratch? Or did he already have the galvanized iron in a shape of boxes?
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| (Part of the artwork up close) Donald Judd Untitled 1969 Galvanized Iron & Plexiglass Dimensions: overall: 120 x 27-1/8 x 24 inches |
The last piece of artwork that I would like to know more about is John F. Simon Jr.'s Endless Victory. Art has come a long way since oil paints and charcoal. I want to know what kind of software was used in creating this. Also did the artist have to manually draw parts of the artwork out from scratch or did he just use his MAC to draw on?
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| Picture of Whole Piece |
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| Different Part of the "Video Loop |
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| John F. Simon Jr. Endless Victory 2005 Software, Apple Powerbook G4, & Acrylic Plastic Dimensions: 28 x 28 x 3-1/4 inches |
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Logo Design
1) Discuss what you thought about creating your logo.
- For me creating a logo about personal expression was a little bit of a challenge to accomplish. I didn’t know whether to describe myself as a mom, or myself as an individual. In the end I choose to go with my individualism.
2) Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation.
- For starters I just took my pencil and drew the first letter that came to me, “K”, then I went from “KR” to “Kat”, both of those phrases did represent me, but which one did it better. I looked all over my room for inspiration, and then I noticed my fairy pictures and the way they looked. After that I looked back at my name that I had drew, to me both pictures looked very similar with one another. Then I started combining parts of the two images, but I wasn’t quite there. I looked online at some pictures to give me some support, and in the end I feel I created a logo that represented my personal individualism.
3) What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo?
- The most important discovery I made with creating my logo was that I can be myself. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mother, but I am also a person. With the fairy wings that I added to my name, in the logo, I have become someone different than just a mom. The wings do not symbolize me flying away; they indicate that I am able to do anything.
4) What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos, PowerPoint, and reading material for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?
- The most important information I learned from watching the videos, PowerPoint, and reading material for this project was that a logo takes a lot of time to get right. A logo has to represent you or your company, without it things just don’t come together. I found that the videos that were provided for this project were very useful in that they opened my eyes to all the hard work each person has to do in order to make an effective logo.
Sources of creativity:
http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/60167/60167,1161879773,2/stock-vector-fairy-wings-2061429.jpg
http://www.fuelactive8.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/LogoCent_Blk1.jpg
2) Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation.
- For starters I just took my pencil and drew the first letter that came to me, “K”, then I went from “KR” to “Kat”, both of those phrases did represent me, but which one did it better. I looked all over my room for inspiration, and then I noticed my fairy pictures and the way they looked. After that I looked back at my name that I had drew, to me both pictures looked very similar with one another. Then I started combining parts of the two images, but I wasn’t quite there. I looked online at some pictures to give me some support, and in the end I feel I created a logo that represented my personal individualism.
3) What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo?
- The most important discovery I made with creating my logo was that I can be myself. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mother, but I am also a person. With the fairy wings that I added to my name, in the logo, I have become someone different than just a mom. The wings do not symbolize me flying away; they indicate that I am able to do anything.
4) What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos, PowerPoint, and reading material for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?
- The most important information I learned from watching the videos, PowerPoint, and reading material for this project was that a logo takes a lot of time to get right. A logo has to represent you or your company, without it things just don’t come together. I found that the videos that were provided for this project were very useful in that they opened my eyes to all the hard work each person has to do in order to make an effective logo.
Sources of creativity:
http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/60167/60167,1161879773,2/stock-vector-fairy-wings-2061429.jpg
http://www.fuelactive8.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/LogoCent_Blk1.jpg
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| Sometimes I Feel Like I'm In A Bubble |
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| Started Out With Just My Initals |
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| Wanted To See How It Would Be With My Initals |
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| I Always Have A Mask Infront Of Me |
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| Looking Around My Room I Noticed One Of My Fairy Pictures |
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| Wanted To Change The Wings |
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| Final Logo Design |
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