Andy Warhol: Images of an Image
I chose this video because I am familiar with Andy Warhol’s name but not really with his work. I thought this was a good time to learn more.
In the video, Andy Warhol’s life is described. He worked as a commercial artist until 1960 when he began experimenting with advertising images. He worked up til he died in 1987. Andy Warhol's interest in the lives of famous women inspired several repeated images. For example, photographs are blown up and developed onto silk screens. After, they are transferred to paper and canvas, using ink/paint. Andy Warhol saw the repeated silk-screen images as a way to make money. Warhol produced dozens of self-portraits. As an art journalist his work addresses race riots, the conquest of the moon, the Cultural Revolution in China, and the universal reign of the dollar. I thought this video related to the reading in that some of the processes mentioned, and also Warhol, were discussed in both.
I learned from this video that Warhol used film (photography and movies) to express himself artfully.
Art Expressionism:
I chose this video because I think it is interesting how so many people may have different ways of expressing themselves through art. I thought perhaps this video would touch on that.
In the video, it uses Franz Kline's painting "C&O," which is abstract art, to be compared to figurative art. Kline initially injects his work with mood and expression but moves towards painting colors in undefined space. In this way, he ignites the imagination with an impact that can be labeled as sensual. He uses shapes to evoke emotions. Kline's use of action painting reveals a process of constant discovery and leads us into a world of color and form. Another artist, Frankenthaler, has done work that is both feminine and mystical at the same time. "Morning: The Springs" expresses movement as an echo of sensations and is full of plant forms, light, and falling water. It is a momentary gift of light with a calligraphic quality. De Koonig is another artist that is mentioned in the video. Warhol is mentioned in this video as well, along with Rauschenber, and both become art icons of the 60s by paving the way for pop artists in their use of everyday objects.
This video related to the readings in that it referenced artists that were also discussed in the book and discussed the techniques these artists used (in both) and how they evoke emotion.
I thought this video was interesting, although the amount of information I felt a bit overwhelmed by. I enjoyed learning about it though.
Extension request granted for this.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
week 9 video review
The Impact of Cubism:
I chose this video because I find cubism a very interesting form of art, and of course, the influence of Pablo Picasso, a Spanish painter, is something I am acquainted with.
Cubism is a form of art that is influenced mainly by the works of Cézanne, African tribal art, and the art of the Iberian peninsula. It was highly influential during the early 20th century. It was a new way to represent time and space. One of cubisms artists, Gris, uses spiritual elements and imagination. He starts with abstraction and ends with the real object. Gris also uses a collage as a tribute to the austerity of the Spanish tradition. Duchamp's work is compared to stop photography. Robert Delaunay combines several points of view, nontraditional laws of perspective, elements of time and memory to reveal the Eiffel Tower as a confused, exciting statement about life. I thought this video was related to the reading in that it focused on some of the same artists that were also in the book. I learned a lot about other cubism artists other than Picasso from this video. I was not well aware of the others prior to the video.
Matisse and Picasso:
I chose this video because I am very interested in the works of Picasso and did not know anything about Matisse so I thought this would be a good opportunity to learn.
Picasso and Matisse were both known to have stood against tradition. Gertrude Stein was the first to recognize the greatness of Matisse (1905) and Picasso. In his works, Matisse is deliberate, rational, and his French roots show in the way he organizes his thoughts. Picasso is a worker, impulsive, and one can see how he immerses his heart and soul in his paintings. From this video, it seemed that Matisse was much more organized and methodical than Picasso. Picasso seemed to paint by his whims and in a state of “semi-consciousness” at night, while Matisse chose to paint by the clock regularly. This video related to the reading in the book in that both focused on these artists style (cubism) as well as they themselves.
I enjoyed this video a lot because of how thoroughly it described both Picasso and Matisse’s lives and styles of art.
I chose this video because I find cubism a very interesting form of art, and of course, the influence of Pablo Picasso, a Spanish painter, is something I am acquainted with.
Cubism is a form of art that is influenced mainly by the works of Cézanne, African tribal art, and the art of the Iberian peninsula. It was highly influential during the early 20th century. It was a new way to represent time and space. One of cubisms artists, Gris, uses spiritual elements and imagination. He starts with abstraction and ends with the real object. Gris also uses a collage as a tribute to the austerity of the Spanish tradition. Duchamp's work is compared to stop photography. Robert Delaunay combines several points of view, nontraditional laws of perspective, elements of time and memory to reveal the Eiffel Tower as a confused, exciting statement about life. I thought this video was related to the reading in that it focused on some of the same artists that were also in the book. I learned a lot about other cubism artists other than Picasso from this video. I was not well aware of the others prior to the video.
Matisse and Picasso:
I chose this video because I am very interested in the works of Picasso and did not know anything about Matisse so I thought this would be a good opportunity to learn.
Picasso and Matisse were both known to have stood against tradition. Gertrude Stein was the first to recognize the greatness of Matisse (1905) and Picasso. In his works, Matisse is deliberate, rational, and his French roots show in the way he organizes his thoughts. Picasso is a worker, impulsive, and one can see how he immerses his heart and soul in his paintings. From this video, it seemed that Matisse was much more organized and methodical than Picasso. Picasso seemed to paint by his whims and in a state of “semi-consciousness” at night, while Matisse chose to paint by the clock regularly. This video related to the reading in the book in that both focused on these artists style (cubism) as well as they themselves.
I enjoyed this video a lot because of how thoroughly it described both Picasso and Matisse’s lives and styles of art.
Friday, July 15, 2011
2nd art visit
The first work of art shown is called Mynd from 2002. It is a 6-channel projection displayed on 6 contigous, vertically oriented panels of wall. The video itself was various scenes from nature, like waterfalls, animals in slow motion, rocks falling, etc. I think this is a representation of raw life. It shows continuity, motion, and energy. I think the artist was trying to show how much raw beauty exists in nature, that we don’t necessarily need to “Create” the art in nature, but rather admire it.
The second piece of art was called Bent Scans, from 2002. It is a constantly moving and evolving video projection that appears to be computer generated (and it is). There were two projections going on 2 different adjacent walls. This honestly reminds me of those screen savers that pop up on computers or sometimes TVs when not in use. I am not really sure what she was trying to say with this creation, perhaps that there is so much variety in life and it all is happening simultaneously. The third piece of art was called Tokyo Four, from 2002 also. This installation had 4 projectors set up on the same wall, projection various images that seemed to “swallow” into themselves, and turn into another image. The entire exhibit was animated by soundtracks that sounded incredibly creepy and eery, and it was upon seeing this part that I realized how perfectly the music actually fit with the display. This art piece honestly disturbed me. It reminded me of a horror movie. I think the artist’s resounding theme throughout the exhibit, and definitely with this 3rd piece, was that life is continouous and that media is part of that fast paced, ever-changing environment we live in.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Hand drawings
I thought the idea of using my hands as subjects for drawings was a good idea. I liked it because it was something that (obviously) I had right there with me and didn't have to go find. I used pencil to draw with since that is what I had available to use. It was a challenge trying to use my left hand (non dominant) to draw with. As you can see, it was not very successful. Actually, neither attempts were very good. But the left handed one is definitely worse. I think they are not realistic representations of my hands, but I am not really very good at realistic drawings. I would consider using my left hand again to draw or even paint with if I were trying to go for an abstract feel to the art.
4 Video Reviews
Velasquez:
I chose this video because my major is Spanish Ed. And naturally, the video about the Spaniard Velasquez interested me.
Some key concepts addressed in the video are that he was born in Seville, Spain in 1599. He was the court painter. He died in 1616. He served the palace in many ways and he was considered nobility. He captured moments of life in his paintings. He represents “Artlessness”, nature, and organic-ness. This video relates to the reading in that both the book and video discuss his works. His paintings were pictures of reality. He painted as part of the Baroque era. I thought this film was interesting, although it was a bit slow moving. It showed many of his works of art which interested me a lot. It was a nice opportunity to see his works all in one place at one time.
El Greco: Rediscovering a Master
I chose this video because of my Spanish Ed. Background and also because I am Greek. El Greco learned how to paint from masters like Tintoretto in Italy, but mainly was self-taught. At 37 years old, El Greco came to Spain. He is considered one of the greatest Spanish painters of all time. He received contracts to paint for the royal families. El Greco was considered a Mannerist, as far as his artistic style goes, and the book discussed this as well. He painted icons and religious themes in a typical Italian style, also. I enjoyed this film about El Greco. I have done several research projects on him and his works and I thought this video was very thorough. I always enjoy learning more about him.
Leonardo DiVinci: The Mind of the Renaissance:
I chose this video because although DiVinci is incredibly famous, I actually don’t know too much about him/his life. Key concepts I learned from the video are that DiVinci was born in Tuscany. DiVinci became fascinated with the human form/body. He observed gestures, movements, and details that he called “motions of the soul”. He was considered the “Renaissance Man”. He has an internal desire to undestand things, especially their make up and how they worked. DiVinci was amazingly talented in sculptures, paintings, and architecture. This video relates to the readings because both described his life and talent and works. This video was interesting but was slow moving in my opinion. It was hard for me to pay attention, honestly. I did enjoy seeing all the works by DiVinci.
The Night Watch: Rembrandt
I chose this video because I know very little about Rembrandt. The video discusses the great icon of Dutch art, “The Night Watch”. It is 11x14ft, very complex and intriguing. It is both a military scene, but also cryptic because a little girl Is present and also a small dog. Rembrandt wanted the painting to be more than just a portrait. The men in the painting were aristocrats who paid hefty sums to be included in the painting. The painting shows his ambition and is filled with action and emotion. It captures that moment in time, so to say.
This video relates to the book in that both describe his relation to the Baroque style. The book also decribes his “The Night Watch” painting, as well as the video (which focuses solely on it). I thought this video was interesting in the fact that it focused in just one work by Rembrandt. I never had heard of it before, and therefore learned a lot from this video.
I chose this video because my major is Spanish Ed. And naturally, the video about the Spaniard Velasquez interested me.
Some key concepts addressed in the video are that he was born in Seville, Spain in 1599. He was the court painter. He died in 1616. He served the palace in many ways and he was considered nobility. He captured moments of life in his paintings. He represents “Artlessness”, nature, and organic-ness. This video relates to the reading in that both the book and video discuss his works. His paintings were pictures of reality. He painted as part of the Baroque era. I thought this film was interesting, although it was a bit slow moving. It showed many of his works of art which interested me a lot. It was a nice opportunity to see his works all in one place at one time.
El Greco: Rediscovering a Master
I chose this video because of my Spanish Ed. Background and also because I am Greek. El Greco learned how to paint from masters like Tintoretto in Italy, but mainly was self-taught. At 37 years old, El Greco came to Spain. He is considered one of the greatest Spanish painters of all time. He received contracts to paint for the royal families. El Greco was considered a Mannerist, as far as his artistic style goes, and the book discussed this as well. He painted icons and religious themes in a typical Italian style, also. I enjoyed this film about El Greco. I have done several research projects on him and his works and I thought this video was very thorough. I always enjoy learning more about him.
Leonardo DiVinci: The Mind of the Renaissance:
I chose this video because although DiVinci is incredibly famous, I actually don’t know too much about him/his life. Key concepts I learned from the video are that DiVinci was born in Tuscany. DiVinci became fascinated with the human form/body. He observed gestures, movements, and details that he called “motions of the soul”. He was considered the “Renaissance Man”. He has an internal desire to undestand things, especially their make up and how they worked. DiVinci was amazingly talented in sculptures, paintings, and architecture. This video relates to the readings because both described his life and talent and works. This video was interesting but was slow moving in my opinion. It was hard for me to pay attention, honestly. I did enjoy seeing all the works by DiVinci.
The Night Watch: Rembrandt
I chose this video because I know very little about Rembrandt. The video discusses the great icon of Dutch art, “The Night Watch”. It is 11x14ft, very complex and intriguing. It is both a military scene, but also cryptic because a little girl Is present and also a small dog. Rembrandt wanted the painting to be more than just a portrait. The men in the painting were aristocrats who paid hefty sums to be included in the painting. The painting shows his ambition and is filled with action and emotion. It captures that moment in time, so to say.
This video relates to the book in that both describe his relation to the Baroque style. The book also decribes his “The Night Watch” painting, as well as the video (which focuses solely on it). I thought this video was interesting in the fact that it focused in just one work by Rembrandt. I never had heard of it before, and therefore learned a lot from this video.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Video Reviews
More human than human:
This video was chosen because it was required. Some key concepts I learned from the video is that no other image dominates our lives more than that of the human body. I also learned that in the past, certain features are underemphasized and others are overemphasized. This demonstrates the values of the culture at that time. Other culture's depicted bodies in the way they wanted their people to be; perfectly proportioned. The video relates to the reading in that it focuses on the Egyptian culture's depiction of human form, as well as the swollen bodies of female figures with emphasis on bellies, breasts, and hips (pointing to the importance of child-bearing). I think this film is really interesting because I never thought about how much we as humans focus on our bodies, and the bodies of others. It is an image that is pervasive in our world, past and present. I think it related well with the readings, too.
Greek art and the human figure:
I chose this video because Greek history interests me, being that I myself am Greek. Some key concepts I learned was that the Greeks had an obsession with perfecting the human form as well as portraying it in a realistic way. They also had obsession of the nobility of the form they sculpted; the artists wanted to capture something about the human condition/emotion in their art. In the 6th century, the Greeks moved on from Egyptian styles, and began to produce the human form in 3D. Basically, the Greeks sculpted “ideal forms” for human beings. This video relates to our readings in how it discusses the way the Egyptian art influenced the Greeks. They also both discuss the ideals represented in Greek sculptures. I think this film was a good supplement to the readings. I learned a bit more in depth about the messages the Greeks were trying to convey about the “perfect form” through their art.
Cairo Museum:
I chose this video because it had to do with Egypt, and I have learned through this class that the Egyptians were one of the earliest influencers of art. Some key concepts of the video were to discuss the types of artifacts inside the museum, such as 30 dynasties, 5,000 years worth of history and artifacts that are housed there. The museum is basically ran by Dr. Zahi (spelling?). The museum contains 160,000 artifacts, but only half are displayed. The rest are in their basement. This video exposed their process of going through the basement and trying to do an exhibition there. This relates to the reading because it discusses Egyptian art and artifacts and how much important history there is in it. I thought this film was insightful because of the vast amount of history and artifacts contained in the museum that the public hadn’t seen yet. I enjoyed learning about it.
Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek Art
I chose this video because it had to do with Greek art and history, as I mentioned earlier, that is an area of interest for me. The key concepts in the video dealt with the progression of Greek history and art and how they evolved over time in Europe. Greek art typically depicted Christian themes, using icons. During the Byzantine period, the church encouraged the destruction of “secular” art. The Greek gods were not allowed to be depicted in art, only Biblical icons. Architecture was also an area in which the Greeks contributed much.
I thought the fact that there is an Icon school now in Greece was really interesting. I enjoyed the still shots of Greek buildings because they are so beautiful. The columns are so regal looking. I thought this video furthered my appreciation for the Greek culture even more.
This video was chosen because it was required. Some key concepts I learned from the video is that no other image dominates our lives more than that of the human body. I also learned that in the past, certain features are underemphasized and others are overemphasized. This demonstrates the values of the culture at that time. Other culture's depicted bodies in the way they wanted their people to be; perfectly proportioned. The video relates to the reading in that it focuses on the Egyptian culture's depiction of human form, as well as the swollen bodies of female figures with emphasis on bellies, breasts, and hips (pointing to the importance of child-bearing). I think this film is really interesting because I never thought about how much we as humans focus on our bodies, and the bodies of others. It is an image that is pervasive in our world, past and present. I think it related well with the readings, too.
Greek art and the human figure:
I chose this video because Greek history interests me, being that I myself am Greek. Some key concepts I learned was that the Greeks had an obsession with perfecting the human form as well as portraying it in a realistic way. They also had obsession of the nobility of the form they sculpted; the artists wanted to capture something about the human condition/emotion in their art. In the 6th century, the Greeks moved on from Egyptian styles, and began to produce the human form in 3D. Basically, the Greeks sculpted “ideal forms” for human beings. This video relates to our readings in how it discusses the way the Egyptian art influenced the Greeks. They also both discuss the ideals represented in Greek sculptures. I think this film was a good supplement to the readings. I learned a bit more in depth about the messages the Greeks were trying to convey about the “perfect form” through their art.
Cairo Museum:
I chose this video because it had to do with Egypt, and I have learned through this class that the Egyptians were one of the earliest influencers of art. Some key concepts of the video were to discuss the types of artifacts inside the museum, such as 30 dynasties, 5,000 years worth of history and artifacts that are housed there. The museum is basically ran by Dr. Zahi (spelling?). The museum contains 160,000 artifacts, but only half are displayed. The rest are in their basement. This video exposed their process of going through the basement and trying to do an exhibition there. This relates to the reading because it discusses Egyptian art and artifacts and how much important history there is in it. I thought this film was insightful because of the vast amount of history and artifacts contained in the museum that the public hadn’t seen yet. I enjoyed learning about it.
Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek Art
I chose this video because it had to do with Greek art and history, as I mentioned earlier, that is an area of interest for me. The key concepts in the video dealt with the progression of Greek history and art and how they evolved over time in Europe. Greek art typically depicted Christian themes, using icons. During the Byzantine period, the church encouraged the destruction of “secular” art. The Greek gods were not allowed to be depicted in art, only Biblical icons. Architecture was also an area in which the Greeks contributed much.
I thought the fact that there is an Icon school now in Greece was really interesting. I enjoyed the still shots of Greek buildings because they are so beautiful. The columns are so regal looking. I thought this video furthered my appreciation for the Greek culture even more.
Reviewing peer responses to artwork
http://ryana01buffalostate.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html
http://jmarch7588.blogspot.com/
I thought both the blogger's use of elements and principles of their project were well chosen. I did see other elements in some of their photos, and comment as such. Sometimes one person sees something more clearly than another, just because we all have different points of view.
There were no images that were the same as the ones I chose, because mine were from the Penny Burchfield art gallery and theirs were from the Albright Knox gallery.
4. 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?
One of the blogger's posted a painting called "Dangerous Curves" that i thought was beautiful. I liked it because of the abstract design and interesting use of color. I love that kind of art. I would want to know the reason behind the artist's inspiration. Also, another painting was posted by both bloggers called "Carcass of Beef" which was an intense depicting of exactly what the name says. It was in the shape of a human heart.
I think reading my peer's reflections was nice way to expose myself to other art that I wouldn't have otherwise seen. It was useful in seeing all the different interpretations of art that people can have.
I thought the comments from my peers were helpful and constructive. I think although some people said they didn't agree with my choice of element/principle for certain photos, I still think I chose it correctly simply because every person interprets something differently.
http://jmarch7588.blogspot.com/
I thought both the blogger's use of elements and principles of their project were well chosen. I did see other elements in some of their photos, and comment as such. Sometimes one person sees something more clearly than another, just because we all have different points of view.
There were no images that were the same as the ones I chose, because mine were from the Penny Burchfield art gallery and theirs were from the Albright Knox gallery.
4. 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?
One of the blogger's posted a painting called "Dangerous Curves" that i thought was beautiful. I liked it because of the abstract design and interesting use of color. I love that kind of art. I would want to know the reason behind the artist's inspiration. Also, another painting was posted by both bloggers called "Carcass of Beef" which was an intense depicting of exactly what the name says. It was in the shape of a human heart.
I think reading my peer's reflections was nice way to expose myself to other art that I wouldn't have otherwise seen. It was useful in seeing all the different interpretations of art that people can have.
I thought the comments from my peers were helpful and constructive. I think although some people said they didn't agree with my choice of element/principle for certain photos, I still think I chose it correctly simply because every person interprets something differently.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Video Review- architecure
Prairie Style:
From watching this video, I learned that the prairie style was developed by Frank Llyod Wright. Its design is centered on that fact that the houses represented the flat landscapes of the Midwest, where Wright first started his design. It changed the face of modern architecture. He used a lot of horizontal bands, layering them to create the look that that they are “growing out of the land”. The main components of the design is centered on large open spaces, connecting rooms, as well as elevated living rooms and large windows for viewing outwards. Wright's design was centered on the idea that the house becoming a part of its surrounding environment, and it should not take away from the site. It depicted the organic relationship between the home and its surroundings.
This video relates to the text because they both discuss the influence, and concepts of Wright's design, and his desire to make sure that the house blended in to it's surrounding environment. He wanted to “Echo” the designs of the prairies on which the houses were built.
I thought this video was interesting because it described the basic components of Wright's concepts and principles, and it also showed how his influence on future generations of architects has continued. I also personally liked how he wanted the front doors to have to be “accessed”, for example, were not just stuck right in the middle of the house’s front. I chose this film because it called my attention. I have heard Frank Lloyd Wright’s name often, but have never actually explored any of his work and found myself pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it.
Last Call for Planet Earth:
This video explained how the ideas of sustainability are being used in construction, as well as in restoration of old buildings to ensure that they are being built with renewable resources, and that they maximize their natural ability to heat and cool large spaces. The idea is to not rely on outside energy sources in order to maximize their efficiency as well as reduce carbon emissions. The video also explores alternative energy methods, such as solar energy. This is an important part of increasing buildings’ efficiency. Natural resources like water and wind also are being used for energy purposes effectively. The designs of the architects in the video were created to maximize their surrounding environment, and help large building structures reduce the amounts of energy used and waste created. The architects used recycled materials/sustainable products like wood, instead of metal and steel.
The video relates to the text because it describes the basic principles of green design. They discuss how sustainable materials are important and why. They also discuss how design is centered around using natural elements to create light, as well as how design incorporates the elements to provide heating and cooling naturally.
I thought this video was interesting because it focused on large green developments, and highlighted how simple changes can make a huge difference in how a building affects the environment. I chose this video because the concept of “Green” living isn’t something I personally having incorporated much in my life, but I think it really is important to be informed about.
From watching this video, I learned that the prairie style was developed by Frank Llyod Wright. Its design is centered on that fact that the houses represented the flat landscapes of the Midwest, where Wright first started his design. It changed the face of modern architecture. He used a lot of horizontal bands, layering them to create the look that that they are “growing out of the land”. The main components of the design is centered on large open spaces, connecting rooms, as well as elevated living rooms and large windows for viewing outwards. Wright's design was centered on the idea that the house becoming a part of its surrounding environment, and it should not take away from the site. It depicted the organic relationship between the home and its surroundings.
This video relates to the text because they both discuss the influence, and concepts of Wright's design, and his desire to make sure that the house blended in to it's surrounding environment. He wanted to “Echo” the designs of the prairies on which the houses were built.
I thought this video was interesting because it described the basic components of Wright's concepts and principles, and it also showed how his influence on future generations of architects has continued. I also personally liked how he wanted the front doors to have to be “accessed”, for example, were not just stuck right in the middle of the house’s front. I chose this film because it called my attention. I have heard Frank Lloyd Wright’s name often, but have never actually explored any of his work and found myself pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it.
Last Call for Planet Earth:
This video explained how the ideas of sustainability are being used in construction, as well as in restoration of old buildings to ensure that they are being built with renewable resources, and that they maximize their natural ability to heat and cool large spaces. The idea is to not rely on outside energy sources in order to maximize their efficiency as well as reduce carbon emissions. The video also explores alternative energy methods, such as solar energy. This is an important part of increasing buildings’ efficiency. Natural resources like water and wind also are being used for energy purposes effectively. The designs of the architects in the video were created to maximize their surrounding environment, and help large building structures reduce the amounts of energy used and waste created. The architects used recycled materials/sustainable products like wood, instead of metal and steel.
The video relates to the text because it describes the basic principles of green design. They discuss how sustainable materials are important and why. They also discuss how design is centered around using natural elements to create light, as well as how design incorporates the elements to provide heating and cooling naturally.
I thought this video was interesting because it focused on large green developments, and highlighted how simple changes can make a huge difference in how a building affects the environment. I chose this video because the concept of “Green” living isn’t something I personally having incorporated much in my life, but I think it really is important to be informed about.
Video Reviews-WEEK 5
Eyes of a Sculptor:
I learned that it is rare that during restoration of a piece that a sculptor will actually work on statues, outside of perhaps working on extremities such as feet and hands. The sculptor also described the fact that he used blocks of marble that weighed as much as 40 tons. He considers things like how resistant it will be, how durable, etc. I also did not know that most sculptures are not worked on entirely by the same artist. Several artists will work on the piece, and each one specializes in certain areas. Their work contributes to the whole.
This video relates to the text in that it gives more insight into the sculpting methods, the processes the sculptor goes through, their thoughts/ideas, all of which are mentioned in the book.
I thought this video was very informative. It shows how the process of creating a sculptor, from that start to finish. I think it was very interesting how much thought has to go into just the choice of the marble, for example. It’s not as simple as I previously though.
Glass and Ceramics:
The video showed the process of how glass is created, and described the benefits of the use of glass as a building material. The video also shows how glass is shaped through various ways, such as through using propane torches, or using chemical agents like hydrochloric acid. It is so interesting how something like glass actually turns into a sticky, runny texture when heated and that’s how they shape it. The process of creating stained-glass windows was also interesting to see, especially how there are many steps that go into it, like the sketches they make prior to cutting the glass, etc.
I also learned about the processes in making ceramics, such as dry pressing, which is a commonly used practice when producing flat objects, such as dinner plates.
This video relates to the text because it shows the process of stained glass creation, namely lead-stained glass, which is mentioned in the text. The video also gives more details about the process of how glass is created. The process of firing clay to enhance durability is mentioned in both the text and video as well.
I thought the video was informative because it showed how glass is actually made. It was also interesting to learn the many uses of ceramics, like for bone replacements, and car parts, etc. I never knew how adaptable ceramics were prior to watching the video.
Installation Art:
The video described the history of installation art, and explained how it has challenged the traditional view of what art means. It discusses the importance of the site for which an installation is created, and the affect this has on what the installation is. Installations have become a modern, trendy and fresh way of expressing oneself through art.
This video relates to the text because they both discuss Installation Art, which is the relationship of the piece with the viewer and it's time and place. The video also uses Smithson's "Spiral Jetty" as a reference to explain how installations relate to their specifics sites where they are placed.
I thought the video was interesting and helped me understand more about installations. I never considered them as art prior to this class, and frankly didn’t really know they were become so popular. I think installations are a really neat way to express an idea in art.
I learned that it is rare that during restoration of a piece that a sculptor will actually work on statues, outside of perhaps working on extremities such as feet and hands. The sculptor also described the fact that he used blocks of marble that weighed as much as 40 tons. He considers things like how resistant it will be, how durable, etc. I also did not know that most sculptures are not worked on entirely by the same artist. Several artists will work on the piece, and each one specializes in certain areas. Their work contributes to the whole.
This video relates to the text in that it gives more insight into the sculpting methods, the processes the sculptor goes through, their thoughts/ideas, all of which are mentioned in the book.
I thought this video was very informative. It shows how the process of creating a sculptor, from that start to finish. I think it was very interesting how much thought has to go into just the choice of the marble, for example. It’s not as simple as I previously though.
Glass and Ceramics:
The video showed the process of how glass is created, and described the benefits of the use of glass as a building material. The video also shows how glass is shaped through various ways, such as through using propane torches, or using chemical agents like hydrochloric acid. It is so interesting how something like glass actually turns into a sticky, runny texture when heated and that’s how they shape it. The process of creating stained-glass windows was also interesting to see, especially how there are many steps that go into it, like the sketches they make prior to cutting the glass, etc.
I also learned about the processes in making ceramics, such as dry pressing, which is a commonly used practice when producing flat objects, such as dinner plates.
This video relates to the text because it shows the process of stained glass creation, namely lead-stained glass, which is mentioned in the text. The video also gives more details about the process of how glass is created. The process of firing clay to enhance durability is mentioned in both the text and video as well.
I thought the video was informative because it showed how glass is actually made. It was also interesting to learn the many uses of ceramics, like for bone replacements, and car parts, etc. I never knew how adaptable ceramics were prior to watching the video.
Installation Art:
The video described the history of installation art, and explained how it has challenged the traditional view of what art means. It discusses the importance of the site for which an installation is created, and the affect this has on what the installation is. Installations have become a modern, trendy and fresh way of expressing oneself through art.
This video relates to the text because they both discuss Installation Art, which is the relationship of the piece with the viewer and it's time and place. The video also uses Smithson's "Spiral Jetty" as a reference to explain how installations relate to their specifics sites where they are placed.
I thought the video was interesting and helped me understand more about installations. I never considered them as art prior to this class, and frankly didn’t really know they were become so popular. I think installations are a really neat way to express an idea in art.
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