Module 12: Video Review

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

The two videos I chose were  Isamu Noguchi: The Sculpture of Spaces and Andy Warhol: Images of an Image. I chose these two videos because the titles grabbed my attention. I wanted to know what the videos were about. 

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

From the video Isamu Noguchi: The Sculpture of Spaces, I learned I learned that Noguchi built three hills in the sculpture garden. I also learned that Noguchi was never satisfied with what he created. He also turned to create something new. From the second video Andy Warhol: Images of an Image, I learned Andy Warhol did not want to be an artist. I also learned that Warhol became famous off of his different paintings of Marilyn Monroe. I also learned that in his 40s he became a society painter that was highly rated. 

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

The videos related to the reading because it gives more information about what these artists created compared to in the reading. It basically expanded on what was said in the reading. Also, gave information on how their artwork impacted the world. 

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

I learned a lot from the film. The videos explained things that were not in the book. It also gave more examples of artworks by these two artists. Other than that, the videos were kind of long. However, I thought it was very informative. 

Module 11: Video Review

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

The videos I chose were The Mystical North: Spanish Art from the 19th Century to the Present and The Impact of Cubism. I chose these videos because I felt it would be interesting to watch videos on topics I am not familiar with. 

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In the first video, The Mystical North: Spanish Art from the 19th Century to the Present, I learned that Goya's paintings were seen as horrid. I also learned that after Goya's death, painters after him started painting things that showed happiness, such as celebrations and dancing. In the second video, The Impact of Cubism, it was about Picasso actually inspired Gris. I also learned cubism is one big painting that uses a lot of geometric shapes to make one image.  

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

The videos relate to the reading because they both talked about the many different kinds of artwork during this time period. For example, like cubism. The videos also expanded on information that was in the reading. 

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

I felt that the videos were very long. However, I felt that they were very informative. The films touched on information that was not given in the reading. It also showed many different artworks that were not within the reading. 

Art Museum Visit #2

The Exhibition

1. What is the title of the exhibit?
Contemporary Portraiture

2. What is the theme of the exhibition?
The theme was portraits of people. 

The Gallery 

1. What type of lighting is used?

Bright lighting was used

2. What colors are used on the walls?

Off-white paint is used on the walls.
3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?

The architecture used in the interior of the space is artwork hanging on the walls. There was also a few chairs. 

4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?

The gallery is very spacious and it has enough room for many people to view the artwork at one time. 

The Artwork

1. How are the artworks organized?

The artwork is organized by the author's names.

2. How are the artworks similar?

The artworks are similar because they are portraits of a person. 

3. How are the artworks different?

The artworks are different because they are portraits of people that are not in the same age group. 

4. How are the artworks framed?

Two of the artworks are not framed, however, one of the artworks are framed.

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?

The artworks are identified by the name of the artist and the year it was made. 

6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?

The proximity of the artwork is that they have the same theme. However, the year it was created are different. 

Patrick Foran
Resist-Face, 2019
Charcoal on Paper

 In this artwork, it shows a portrait of a male or female with a hoodie on, hidden behind the mask. The only thing you can see from the face is part of the person's eyes. The elements that were used were lines, shapes, forms, space, colors, value, and texture. Lines and shapes were used to create the whole image. Colors are used by the different blacks and whites used. Forms were used to create this 3D image. The value was used to create a contrast between light and dark. The texture is portrayed in this artwork is smooth. The principles used were movement, contrast, and balance. Movement is used by the viewer's eyes traveling around the artwork. Proportion is used by all the elements in the artwork working together. Balance is used by all the colors, shapes and textures working as one. I think the artist was trying to show a way that people use masks. 

Julia Bottoms
Dolly, 2019
Oil on panel

 In this artwork, it shows a portrait of a little girl making some type of movement with her hands. The elements used were colors, lines, shapes, and forms. Colors were used by a mixture of light and dark colors. Shapes, forms, and lines were used to create the actual body of this little girl. The principles used were balance, movement, and contrast. Balance is used by all the colors, shapes and forms working as one. Movement is used by the viewer's eyes moving around the painting. Contrast is used by the painting holding the viewer's eyes. I think the artist tried to say that since we were young we have blended in with the background as though we were not there. So, now its time for our true colors to show. 

Tricia Butski
Figment, 2019
Charcoal on Paper

In this portrait, it shows a picture of a girl looking up with a dark shadow covering her mouth. The girl looks as though she is worried and scared. The artwork has the elements of color, shapes, lines, forms, and value. Colors are used by the different blacks and whites used. Forms were used to create this 3D image. The value was used to create a contrast between light and dark. Lines and shapes were used to form this image. The principles that were used were balance, contrast, movement, emphasis, and proportion. Emphasis was used to hold the viewer's eyes on the part of the image where something is covering her mouth and the worriedness within her eyes. Balance is used by all the colors, shapes and forms working as one. Movement is used by the viewer's eyes moving around the painting. Contrast is used by the painting holding the viewer's eyes. I think the artist was trying to show that evilness would hold you back and can eat you alive. 

What did you think of visiting the Gallery and purposefully looking at the exhibition from a different perspective - the physical space, the architecture, theme, etc.?

Visiting the Burchfield Penny museum was interesting. Looking at the exhibition from a different perspective was good. It allowed me to compare and contrast the different artworks. 

Mask Making

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

Crooked Beak of Heaven Mask,19th century
Wood, plant fiber, cord, pigment
18 x 40in

    I chose this specific masks as an inspiration because I love the detailing it has. The colors work very well together. 

Mbangu Mask, early 20th century
Wood, Pigment, Fiber
13 x 9in

 I chose this mask because I love how it displays two different feelings on the opposite side of the mask. I also like how it has two different colors. 

Peking Opera Mask,  19th century
Ceramic

I chose this mask as another inspiration because I love the colors it uses. I also like the meaning behind the colors. For example, red is positive. 

2. Upload images of your sketches and finished piece.

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

I used the elements of color, shapes, value, form, and space. The colors I used were both light and dark colors. The shapes I used were circles from the cheek, ovals for the eyes, and other shapes. Value is used with the light and dark colors in the mask. I used form for the long teardrop. The principles I used were balance and movement. Balance was used by the colors and shapes working together to make this mask. Lastly, movement was used because the mask allows the viewer's eyes to move through it. 

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

I thought that creating the mask was fun but I also had a few difficulties. The difficulties I faced was figuring out what I want the meaning of my mask to be. I also am not a very good artist. The last difficulty I faced was trying to make the mask 3D. Other than those difficulties, I enjoyed it. 

Module 10: Video Review

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
The first video I chose was African Art. I chose this because I want to know more about their type of artwork and how its made. The second video I chose was African Art: Legacy of Oppression. I chose this video because the title stood out to me. 

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In the video African Art, I learned that they make their masks that they use for ceremonies, from wood and straws. I also learned that some of the masks can easily be deteriorated quickly so they have to be kept in a certain climate. The masks that are usually found in museums are either less than 200 years old. I also learned that their artwork is not supposed to be of a living person or animal but a spirit. In the second video, I learned that most of the masks were created to scare people. I also learned that this one specific mask was used to scare off their enemy which was the Europeans. However, it didn't work. 

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The Videos are related to the readings because they gave information about the artwork in Africa. However, the book explained more about how it was connected to Islamic art. Both the reading and the videos talked about the mask meanings and what it signified. 

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to the understanding of the readings and art concepts?
The videos were very informative. They allowed me to learn more about African artwork and what it signifies. Also, it gave me information on what influences African culture to create these different forms of artwork. The films added more information on what the reading did not touch on. 

Module 9- Dominant vs. Non-Dominant

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

Using my hand as a subject matter was like being a kid all over again. However, it was a more advanced step. Because I had to make sure I add the small details that my hands have on them. It was also stressful because the number of details I had on my hand was not able to come out like how it was on my hand.

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

I used a pencil because charcoal is kind of messy. I also used a pencil because charcoal sticks cause a lot of smudging. A pencil is also the easiest media to use. 

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

It was difficult because it is not my dominant hand. It takes a lot of effort to hold the pencil properly. Also, it is a lot harder to do certain movements with a pencil, such as drawing a straight line. 

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

I feel that one is more successful than the other. I feel as though my dominant hand had more of a success because its the hand that I have the most control over. On the other hand, I have less control over my non-dominant hand. However, my non-dominant hand drawing was not as bad as I thought it will be. 

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

No, I would not use my non-dominant hand to create artwork because I do not feel like it would be as neat as I want it to be. 

Module 9- Video Review

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

The two videos I chose were The Drawings of Michelangelo and Albrecht Dürer: Image of a Master. I chose these two videos because I wanted to learn more about the artwork of Michelangelo. I chose the second video because I wanted to learn something new about an artist I do not know about. 

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

In the first video The Drawings of Michelangelo, I learned that Michelangelo drew all of his life and that he destroyed some of his own artwork. I also learned that Michelangelo had made many drawings of the nude male because he wanted to perfect and master structure of the body. In the second video Albrecht Dürer: Image of a Master, I learned that a painter examines there artwork and then transfers it. I also learned that Dürer later changes his style to copper engraving.  

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the reading because the text spoke about the works of Michaelangelo. The text also gave information about Albrecht Dürer. It is also related to the text because the text talks about the renaissance which some of these artists had created artwork during this time. The text also spoke about the different centuries that were shown through their artwork. 

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

I thought the films were very informative. They brought attention to information that was not really given within the book. Such as the different type of artworks these artists had created. They also explained things in the book.