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Blog: Reflection of AED 200

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met? 

I was looking forward to learning about the forms and areas of art when I signed up for this course. What I thought was really great was that I learned even more than expected.

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2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?

I find art now to be about expression, where artists look at what they feel and express it on medias. They choose certain backgrounds, people, etc.

3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?

I didnt have a favorite artist in my initial posting but now I really enjoyed the work of T.J Clark because he had a very good input on the opinionated form of art.

 4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?

I enjoyed taking an online course, theres a lot of work but I thought it wasn't too bad at all. It is the same as my initial thought.

Art Gallery Visit #3

Director's Gallery: Museum of Contemporary Art Bogota

1.)

Procuro-Me

by. Lenora de Barros

MAM, Museu de Arte Moderna de Sao Paulo

I chose this photo because when thinking about portraits, I thought of trying to view myself in many different ways. In this photo it shows the artists hair in many different ways and it in a way makes it seems like it's all different people.

Taxista en la Puna (1996)

by Marcos Lopez

Museo Nacional  de Bellas Artes de Buenos Aires

I find this photo to be very inspiring because it kind of looks like a self portrait with the object behind him looking like a big photograph.

Portrait of my Father Wilhelm Kahlo

by. Frida Kahlo

Museo Frida Kahlo

This was very inspiring because it was a portrait of the man's father. Not only was it special to do but it was probably good for the artist to be able to "reconnect" with his past.

I was at work and needed a picture, so I had a coworker take one for me. I figured seeing me in my occupation clothes helps describe who I am.

I looked at my original photo while drawing this, in the background I thought about things that describe me. So I added my favorite number, Yahoo Fantasy Football (my favorite website), the Buffalo Bills, and where I go to school.

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I looked at those and thought about which pieces have a lot of meaning behind them, and I thought all three shared great visions and truth.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I like using pencil because I have little artistic talent and knew I would screw up, so erasing was a very good option for me.
3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

I thought drawing was very hard my whole life so I took my time and really tried making this as good as I could.

4. How does this piece represent you?

I was able to show myself in my cook clothes, and create a background that describes my likes.

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

Color, I used strictly grey and white. As well ad some pattern in the stadium seats.

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

I did because I have never had to work on something like this.

7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I could have done better but I believe it was done a lot better than what I thought I was going to do.

Art Criticism: Reflection

1. Which projects did you review?   I reviewed Jenna Lettieri's "Looking for Love", as well as David Evans "Influence of Paris, France".


2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued? I chose Jenna's because I found that it had a better theme behind it, "Looking for Love" anyone can apply themselves to and find meaning and truth behind it, everyone is looking for love and it was just a much better topic to critique on.



3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them? The challenges I faced was going back and remembering the last time I was in love, and how it all ended. Being reminded of it all was hard to deal with but them I sat down and started thinking about how I felt during that time, which was great so it helped me get through it all.



4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work? I enjoyed it, I liked seeing what other's came up with and the themes they chose.



5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project? I would like to read the things people wrote about mine yes, because I like to see what others think of the work I've done, and maybe if they had a take on my theme.



6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why? I would say about a 8, because I feel that I did a good job but wasn't very sure if I did it all correctly, I'm not a professional at it and I just know that the more I do it, the better I'd be at it.


7. Did you enjoy working on this project?I did enjoy it, because it may me think of which theme to use and I tried thinking of something that I could relate to.

Week 15 - Video Blog Review

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

Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark - I learned that those people who did very well at what they were trying to accomplish things, were those that were hated by others. Good art can come from anywhere, and if people hated an artist then he created an emotion, and therefore succeeded.


The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages - I like this video because it was about how people need to get the attention and get their opinions on things from different ways and aspects. In their car, in their home, outside a coffee shop, etc.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark - I do believe this video relates to the project because it gave me a view of a way to look at these critiques, and helped me see that I could have ANY view and it would be a view, no matter what it was.

The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages - Yes it does because in the project we need to stop and sit there and think about everything and this video really emphasized the importance of that.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?

Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark - I think this guy had a very interesting take on art, he had his opinions and knew that his thoughts were criticized even themselves, but he knew that it didn't matter what people thought, because views and opinions is what it's all about.


The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages - I enjoyed it, there were so many different perspectives in this long video and I really enjoyed watching it.

Week 13-14 Blog: Video Review

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

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The Lowdown on Lowbrow: I learned that even artists who express their opinions can be criticized for their choices on what to draw. I feel that expressionism is a huge part of art and it was being frowned upon in this aspect. 

Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach:This video was very important because is discussed the concepts on deciding the displayed sense of art. Putting them in such a way that it attracts people was known as the Tate approach and it game much emphasis on they way people need to look at format as well as style.

Bones of Contention: A very moving video where is discussed the importance of looking at the past and studying the facts to determine the cultures and tribal heritages. Shows that some cultures would have benefited from knowing about the past regions.

An Acquiring Mind: A very important concept learned was that a museum is never completed, you cannot allow for a museum to become a museum. There will always things to reestablish works of art.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

I think all the videos relate to the art exhibition project because the project is about choosing a theme, choosing what you want to pick for your pictures, and deciding on your own theme. It's all about choice, and the videos discussed how there is freedom among those artists. However in some aspects there are those who harp on some subject matters but no one should hide what they feel and what they want to do.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?

I liked the films, it helped me understand a little bit more about what curators and people who work with the art go through on a day to day basis. Deciding what goes where, criticism from others on critiquing their work, its a very extensive process that I feel would be beneficial to everyone to learn about. 

Module 12: Blog Reviews

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

I chose the video about Andy Warhol because he's one of the view artists that I actually have heard about, so I thought it would be very interesting to learn more about him

I chose the Photography video because I wanted to get a different perspective on art, one from a drawing standpoint and then one from images/camera view.

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

Andy Warhol - I thought this video was very interesting because this artist was able to take an image, crop it, then color it, discolor it, and change the image ever so slightly that it made him famous (mainly for Monroe)

I learned the importance of how the camera and photography can have such a implication on art. It can all be done with a brush with artists, but it's just important to take a correct picture as well in order to make a great image.

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

This video relates to the texts because it was explained about how the new changes in technology and stuff was helping aid the artists, well this was a prime example of the helpfulness.

This was a real development  for artists, still pictures became a great influence of those artists who wanted to "revisit" their image.

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

This was probably one of the more enjoyable films to watch through the semester, because I am a huge fan of celebrities and movies so to learn about some of them was very entertaining. 

This film was good as well, however I do feel it explained a lot more in the book.