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.

Art Gallery Visit #2

Step 1: The Exhibition

Questions about the exhibit:
1. What is the title of the exhibit?   Albright Knox Gallery

2. What is the theme of the exhibition?  Modern Approach, where they show the works in a very brighten genre.

Step 2: The Gallery

Questions about the physical space:1. What type of lighting is used? Bright/white lighting

2. What colors are used on the walls? White

3. What materials are used in the interior artchitecture of the space? Chairs/Benches, very spacious 

4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space? Very easy to walk through, so much room, not crowded at all even when people are near you.

Step 3: The Artwork

Questions about the artwork:1. How are the artworks organized? Spread out, usually one work per wall I would say, 

2. How are the artrworks similar? They are all shaped fairly the same, square/rectangular.

3. How are the artworks different? The different artists and different colors and styles

4. How are the artworks framed? On a square/rectangular platform (almost all)

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled? By artists name/year/if there are more than one piece from a artists, they are put together and arranged near one another.

6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other? About 15 ft apart from each other. A lot of space in between each work.

                         Visit:

Interpreting

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I really enjoyed going to the gallery at looking at it in a different perspective. I thought it was really cool how I had to pay attention to my surroundings instead of just walking through it. I ended up learning a lot and the three images I interpreted, it was really interesting to sit there and really think about what I was seeing in front of me.

Module 11: Blog Reviews

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

I chose the Expressionism video because I always felt that people use drawings and sculptures as a way to show their true feelings, and it comes out in their work.

I chose the Picasso video because he was always one of my favorite artists and it's just a really great time to learn more about someone who inspired so much work of future generations.

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

The concept I learned in the expressionism video was that people were able to draw what they saw and not what they see. Its very important in drawing exactly what is in front of them.

The other video I learned that there was a battle of greatness between the two painters, while one felt that things needed to be shown via emotions, the other wanted to draw real life inspirations.

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

These videos relate to the readings by just creating a more complex in take on the definitions and insight from the readings. Everything was basically the same except the videos were able to show a visual aspect of the readings which I find to be a lot easier in learning.

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

I enjoyed the videos, I thought they gave really good concepts to the certain things we were learning about. I also feel that they were very important because it showed that expressionism is in almost everything.

Blog Video Review

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

I selected these videos because throughout the readings there were a lot of discussion on the african art within the history, so I chose both videos on African art to learn more about it.

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

I learned in each video since they both were fairly the same, that African art was very much influenced by the animals of the kingdoms, this turned into a lot of certain animal art creations.

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

They relate to the readings by going into a very descriptive reasoning behind why certain African art was done in some ways, like the bodies of people would be twisted and turned for example.

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

I enjoyed the videos because I prefer seeing a visual outlook on topics and with choosing to learn about African art, it definitely helped seeing a better look and view of the art.

Mask

The Mask that was used for the Friday the 13th movies, has become a well known scary mask even though it was just an old hockey mask.

The daunting look and smirk makes this mask very creepy and makes your stomach turn a bit.

Known as the mask worn in Saw, this creepy doll mask was a haunting mask that will forever now scare those who watch the movie.

With the mask that I drew, and since it's Halloween time, I tried creating my own version of a Halloween mask. This has always always been my favorite holiday, and I used some elements and principles such as pattern, and color (pencil).

1. Upload the three (3) inspiration images to your Blog (or link to your Photobucket account). Explain why you selected the inspiration pieces.

I chose these images because I wanted to pick the masks from my favorite horror flicks, these masks are very haunting in their own ways.

2. Include the analysis and description (art criticism steps) of the three (3) inspiration pieces.

Friday the 13th- this mask had a lot of pattern in it, where it was just a hockey mask. I think it was the simpleness that was used that made this mask so scary.

V For Vendetta - This mask really creeps me out because it's smirk is just so haunting that it seems like it could really be anyone behind the mask.

Saw - This was used in the Saw movies, and is now known as a very scary one at that. It haunts many people for it being linked to a voice control thing as well.

3. Upload images of your sketchs and finished piece.

4. Explain how you used the Elements and Principles in your finished mask.

I used a lot of pattern in my mask, trying to add something to every half or corner of the masks. I also used color, where I chose pencil.

5. Share your opinion of your finished mask and what you thought about creating the mask.

I thought my mask could have come out a little bit better but I enjoyed doing this project, specially since it was Halloween time.

Video Blog Reviews Module 9

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

I chose bother these videos because I wanted to learn a greater deal about Michelangelo and da Vinci. I learned a lot from the readings and it was really nice to watch visual take on the both of them.

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

In the Michelangelo video, I learned that he respected his works so much that he would take it everywhere with him and not want anyone to see. The only way we were able to see his art was from his death, which is ironic because of how great of an artist he was. In the da Vinci video, it was really interesting learning about the emotion that he put into his works. Because with this idea it led to a great change and revolution of paintings.

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

This related to the texts because in the text it talked about the feelings that were put into the works and paintings. The feelings and emotions were the key aspect of the change in artistic forum. 

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

I thought the videos were much more helpful in regards to understanding what kind of person Michelangelo and da Vinci were. The videos gave much more insight on the emotional toll that was used.

Hands Blog

Right and Left hands, done with each opposite hands.  For the record I have always been a very bad drawer so I am sorry if these look bad for this project.

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

This was interesting because I never really looked at my hand as a subject, looking to see what lines I have on it and shapes and whatnot.

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

I chose pencil because I knew It would be easier to draw with and if there was a mess up, it'd be easy to erase.

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

It was very tough, I felt like my left hand was useless in a way, because it wasn't going in any direction I wanted it to.

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

I don't feel my drawings would be successful studies, mainly because I lack artistic ability of drawing, which isn't a bad thing its just I would rather so a study on someone who knew how to draw very well to begin with.

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

If I took some more time to learn how to draw with my dominant hand first, then yes I would take some time to see how my less dominant hand would hold up.

Module 8 - Video Reviews

1. Explain why you selected the video you choose from the selection listed above.

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I chose this video because I began looking through all the videos and this one caught my eye because it was about the development of the reading and writing that monks took, I found that to the very interesting and  I chose to watch this one. (The World Inscribed).

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

I found that in the Human video, the study of the seagulls displayed remarkable evidence that brains can be manipulated in a way so it would think of certain things in an exaggerated context.

In the world inscribed video, I thought what was interesting was the part about how when an encryption was wrong even so slightly, the person would then have to go over and re do it so he knows he got it right.

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

In both the book and the videos, they described how over the years the development of such things as art, writing, and the human way of thinking has gone from a exaggerated standpoint to a more creative and exotic view of the world and whats within it.

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

I thought the film about humans was a very intriguing film, it definitely showed me that things can be defined and figured out even from times that date back to B.C., what I didn't care about the world inscribe video was how they said that someone tried teaching themselves how to read and write but couldn't. I would think that it may be easier to learn when the brain was little bit more developed.

Module 7: Blog Video Review

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

I like what the video "Praire Style" suggested, that the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style didn't want to destroy buildings but to have them blend naturally into their environments. I thought this was a really interesting idea because it led to a landscape foundation for many other building aspects. 

The Frank Gehry video was another interesting one to watch, I especially liked how he described that when he would create a building, it was about connecting with the people and the enviroment.

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

I thought the videos related to the readings by them both describing that the creation of a building is the most important aspect and it would show how a architect can express themselves in their work.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?

I thought the films were okay, I believe I preferred reading the text though because I thought the text gave me an easier understanding of the architecture. It explained how important the little things were and the determining of certain aspects of it all.

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

I chose those videos because I wanted to learn about a certain pair of individuals and how their ideas changed the landscape and foundation of the architecture world.