Art Gallery Visit #3: Self-Portraits Art Making/Material Exploration Blog

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

* I was impressed by artwork of the piece, one with color and the other two non colored with pencil.

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

* i used pencil because i didn't want to add color to my portrait.

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

* the challenge of making my portrait look exactly like me, i overcame that by copying the exact picture of my original.

4. How does this piece represent you?

* It represent how humble, and peaceful i am.

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?
* line, shape, and pencil was used in this work.

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

* I enjoyed making my own portrait.

7. What do you think of your final artwork?

* I think it came out good but i could have done better if i had added colors.

ROCKWELL KENT

                                  (AMERICAN, 1882–1971)

SELF-PORTRAIT ("DAS DING AN SICH", "IT'S ME O LORD"), 1934

Lithograph edtion 150
unframed: 22 3/4 x 15 7/8" (57.78 x 40.32 cm.)
Gift of Frederic P. Norton, 1999 

PAUL CÉZANNE

                                 (FRENCH, 1839–1906)

SELF PORTRAIT, CA. 1898-1900

lithograph

sheet: 16 7/8 x 12 7/8" (42.86 x 32.70 cm.)       

Gift of A. Conger Goodyear, by exchange, 1949 

EDGAR DEGAS

(FRENCH, 1834–1917)

SELF-PORTRAIT, CA. 1854-1855

oil on canvas

framed: 25 3/4 x 23 x 3" (65.405 x 58.42 x 7.6 cm); support: 16 1/4 x 13 1/4" (41.27 x 33.65 cm.)    

George B. and Jenny R. Mathews Fund, 1964

reflection journal Project #4

I began by picking a title that will relate to my theme since the theme was relaxation i chose to have my title as relaxation as a cure. I was thinking of how people can escape the reality of life and to release stress. The best way to release anxiety and depression is by relaxing, and i tried to show in my exhibition various way people can release stress. I began to collect my art pieces making sure they relate to relaxation. Once i had all my art pieces it wasn't hard to create my exhibition.

Project #5 Art Criticism Article

1. Which projects did you review?

Exhibit critiquing “The Beauty of a City” by Brandon Martens

2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?

I selected this exhibit because the title was interesting.

3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?

I did not know if i should only focus on the good side of the exhibit or the bad side, and i overcame that by focusing on both

4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?

I really don't like the idea of critiquing my peers work, but i like looking at my peers work and to compare with my work.

5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?

Yes i will like to read critiques my peers wrote about my art curation project.

6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?

I will give myself 6 because i tried to follow the steps to make sure am being fair.

7. Did you enjoy working on this project?

It was a great project i did enjoy it.

Week Fifteen - Video Review Blog

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

Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark; writing about visual art is much tougher than writing about literature or music.

Greenberg on Pollock: An Interview by T. J. Clark; (1) The element of size was not critical to the historical placement of Pollock's paintings. (2) Pollock moved away from containment and orderliness.

The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages;  Criticism of media arts improves the media in general, Critics can keep artists on their toes," and sometimes critics' remarks give artists the big breaks they hope for. Also, Criticism is generally delivered by someone willing to take a stand and make an argument.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
* The videos does relate to art criticism project in a way that it gave me the idea of what critics look at when criticizing an art work. 

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

* Great video explaining the term criticism and the work of critics.

Week Sixteen - Blog: Reflections of AED 200

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

* I was expecting discussion on Angels and we sure did. Also to gain more knowledge on art education.

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

* Art is expressing ones mood, idea, knowledge through drawing, painting, and sculptures. Also, art can be a culture, and shows existence of human on earth.

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?

* Picasso was my favorite artist in my original posting, and still is Picasso this is so because of the influence his pieces have on arts across the world and still is today.

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?

Online class are great way avoid going to class but it requires self discipline and great time management.

Week Thirteen and Fourteen

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

The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art: Explains the meaning of lowbrow and how the term originated. The term originated from an author in his book, and its meaning is a person regarded as uncultivated and lacking in taste. Also, how it has something to do with pop culture showing the style of people and a social thing.

Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach: Modern art in the MOMA from 1929 onwards was displayed primarily in chronological order, representing each art movement. Art is displayed on white walls with flexible lighting. Also, displaying serves as a representation of history from centuries. In addition, beside MOMA style of display there is the thematic approach of art display. Moreover, the video shows how critics argue that Tate Modern's thematic presentation of art requires that viewers have no knowledge of art they believe art should be more than entertainment.

Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology:  the video talked about Native Americans' bones were collected as a scientific curiosity during the U.S. genocide against Indians. Native American skulls are collected and stored in museums. Also, Native Americans have ceremonies to discover whether the bones are their ancestors or not. Their past is conveyed through an oral tradition. One Native American tells a story about how Americans were digging out dead Native American remains for scientific research.

An Acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello and The Metropolitan: Knowledge is the engineer that makes museum work, museum is never finished there will always be changes, Mr. de Montebello guided the acquisition of more than 84,000 works of art, and before every at is acquired and displayed it goes through the director.

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

The videos relate to the creation of art exhibition because all the videos show how arts are collected and displayed, and styles of displaying art such as the MOMA style and the thematic approach of art.

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?

The video do add depth to understanding of art concepts which helped in the creation of my project.

Module Twelve

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

I selected Uncertainty: Modernity and Art, and The Power of Art because the title were very catchy and was curious to know how they might relate to the readings in the textbook.

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

The Power of Art: Rothko: In the 1920's, Rothko's early paintings indicate a "knotted imagination."Also, Rothko's murals, though never hung in the Seagram building, awakened the art world to an American genius whose art transcended that of most 20th-century painters. In addition, Rothko’s engagement with timeless themes dominated his thinking long after the mythic grandeur of Abstract Expressionism had yielded to the calculated banality of Pop. Finally, he was the greatest living American painter.

Uncertainty: Modernity and Art: The video shows how the Nazis tried to eradicate modern art’s uncertainties with some crushing certainties of their own; and shows how modern art’s relationship with modern life changed. Also, modern art is contemporary society's version of the Delphic Oracles, and modern art documents the metamorphosis of mankind.

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

Both videos relate to the readings in the text in a way that it showed how modern art influence the art word.

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

I enjoyed watching both video and it showed how modern arts reflects the changes in mankind 

Art Criticism

Art Criticism: Describing, Analyzing, and Interpreting Artwork

Artist: Charles E. Burchfield 

Title of work: Orion and the Moon

Media: private collection

Date:1893- 1917

1.   Be receptive - i like how the artist surrounds the moon and the tree with the house.

2.   Description – i see a a house, a tree, a moon, and the sky. the tree has some form of characters such as an eye and a nose starring at the house.

3.   Formal analysis – lines, colors, and shapes were clearly used to give the view a picture or a representation of the artist intention.

4.  Bracketing - it reminds me of an abandon house with a mysterious background.

5.  Interpretation - (content)  i think the artist was trying to show nature in an environment lacking the presence of occupants. 

 Artist: Charles E. Burchfield 

Title of work:  Song of the Tree Cricket

Media: anonymous donor

Date:1893-1967

1.   Be receptive: great use of color to differentiate between the crickets and the tree branches.

2.   Description – a tropical forest with crickets in it.

3.   Formal analysis – coloring played an important role in this painting because of how the author differentiate the tree branches and the cricket.

4.  Bracketing - reminded my of a tropical forest with crickets.

5.  Interpretation - Crickets lives on trees and appear to sing or come out when its dark.

 Artist: Bruce Jackson

Title of work: The Mother and Two of Her Five Children Who Live in That House in Marrowbone Creek, Pikeville

Media:

Date: 1936

1.   Be receptive - great caption of a depressed mother, the viewer can clearly feel the mood of the mother

2.   Description – A mother thinking and smoking with his children around her, probably going through hard times.

3.   Formal analysis – space and value

4.  Bracketing - represent porverty

5.  Interpretation -  The hardship of a mother and her children

Art Gallery Visit #2

Step 1: The Exhibition

Questions about the exhibit:

1. What is the title of the exhibit?
* Charles E. Burchfield collections

2. What is the theme of the exhibition?

* exhibit the work of Charles E. Burchfield

Step 2: The Gallery
Questions about the physical space:

1. What type of lighting is used?
* very low bright lighting was used at the gallery

2. What colors are used on the walls?
* white cream color

3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?
* chairs and tables 

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

* very relaxing thats how i felt.

Step 3: The Artwork

Questions about the artwork:

1. How are the artworks organized?
* it was very well organized with frames on each and very well separated

2. How are the artworks similar?
* similar in a way that most had similar elements of art used such as Burchfield's paintings

3. How are the artworks different?
* different in terms of elements and principle of art used might differ.

4. How are the artworks framed?
* Yes all

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?
* the artists name, title of art, year

6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?
* very neat and clean 

7. 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.?
* overall i liked the setting of the gallery and how organized the artworks were displayed.

Module Eleven

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

* I choose (1) Matisse and Picasso, (2) Expressionism because the book talked about Matisse and Picasso as well as expressionism, and i want to gain more knowledge works relating to them.

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

Expressionism: Expressionism emphasized color's emotional properties while demonstrating far less concern than the Fauves had with the formal and structural composition of color. Also, talks about many masterwork of expressionist artist.

Matisse and Picasso: comparison of Matisse and Picasso, Matisse is deliberate, rational, and very French in the way he organized his thoughts. Picasso is a worker, impulsive, and immerses himself in his painting. Picasso is at the forefront of cubism

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

* Both video relate to the reading from the text in a way that both talks about similar art of Expressionism and Matisse's work as well as Picasso, but the video  goes into more depth with artists work to explain its purpose.

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

* Yes, the films added more depth to understanding the reading by showing more art work of artists and the meaning behind their work.

Module Ten - Blog: Video Review

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

I am an African raised in America so I wanted to know more about African mask and art.

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

African Art: Legacy of Oppression: glorify their chiefs and mothers, most of their acts are magical, Masks are magical art of Africans, most of their mask were made to scare people especially scare their enemies during fights. Many African art works were brought to Europe by their colonel masters.

African Art: art is part of the people of Africa daily life it defines expression in cloths and hair. Many of African arts were used in ceremonies, and some provide historic deaths. Expresses ideas rather than realism, and African arts are conceptual and the power of symbolism is much important.

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

The videos relate to the reading in a way that both talks about the origin of African art and the meaning to their art. Also, both show how African arts are not natural but primitive.

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

I liked both video and how they all explain African art and its symbolic meaning. The video adds depth in understanding the reading by showing how most of African arts are made and the reason behind each art.

Mask Making

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

The 3 inspiration images looked familiar to me and I believed I can produce such images.

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

Two are made out of wood and one is made out of plastic the ones made out of wood are more realistic than the one made out of plastic. The one made out of plastic looks more scary and funny.

3. Upload images of your sketchs and finished piece.

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

I used pencil and lines in my work because there are more easy to get hold of and easy to use.

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

I thought about creating a man with a natural face with waves on the hair look make of a young guy between ages 20 to 23. That turned out to be the exact figure I wanted and also mask number two was inspiring too, and I used some few ideas from it.

Module Nine - Art Making/Material Exploration Drawings - Exploring Line

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?
It was great using my hand as subject matter, i actually liked how i had the opportunity to draw my hand because that's something i would never had thought of doing.

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?
I selected pencil because its common to find and easy to use than charcoal.

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
It was really hard to draw with my non dominant hand because i couldn't draw perfectly liken i did with my dominant hand.

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
By contrast my dominant hand was much better than my non dominant, and by comparison both drawing was successful because i was able to produce my final drawings. Both drawings was a success.

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
I will consider using my non dominant hand just for the fun of it and to see how good my artwork might look.

Module Nine - Blog: Video Reviews

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

I selected these videos because I wanted to learn more about Leonardo da Vinci since his name is all over the art world. Also, the title “The power of Art” gained my attention and I am curious to learn about what the power of art is about.

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

The Power of Art: Caravaggio: key concept was how Caravaggio seen art differently and wanted the viewers to feel his art work. Also, the video discussed Caravaggio’s violent attitude, light darkness of his painting.

Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance: the key concept is how Leonardo was the first artist to make an actual landscape.

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

Both videos relate to the readings in the text in a way that both discuss the history of art and how art has changed from time to time. Also, explain and talk about the greatest artist such as Caravaggio and Leonardo including their masterpiece and more.

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

I liked both film and I gained more insight on both artist and their style of painting and drawing. The film does add depth to the reading in the textbook. 

module 8 video review

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

As a sucker for Ancient Greek and Egypt mythology I was my interest to know more about ancient arts and how such arts were developed and the videos explained that.  

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

More Human Than Human: how humans don’t like realism so the ancient Egypt and Greece had to make their art extraordinary as shown in the video the Venus of Willendorf.

Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek Art: Greek art flourished with the rise of Christianity and the Orthodox Church. Also, how Byzantine began the art of painting.

The Greek Awakening: Art from the 5th Century BC: Human beings are the center of existence and the restoration of Parthenon. Also, shows some of the great art of Greek such as the theater at Epidavros.

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

The video related to the reading in the text in a way that it educate us on ancient Greek and Egypt architecture, and art which the text does the same. Also, shows how ancient Greek and Egypt had different style in art but Greek copied and enhanced the art of Egypt as well as Rome copying and enhancing Greek art and architecture.

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

My opinion on the films is how they all relate to Greek, Rome, and Egypt art and architecture and shows the beginning of art. They add depth by explaining how artist in the ancient world wanted to create extraordinary from the ordinary.

Module Seven - Blog: Video Review

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

*Architecture: The Science of Design:

The key concepts I learned was how the video explain architecture as being art, and gravity or wind effect on buildings. Also, wind tunnel testing is applied to enhance the building from collapsing.

* Classical Architecture:

The key concepts I learned is how classic style of Rome and Greek are still being used today in architecture. Also, Palladian's architectural influence in Britain

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

* The video related to the reading in the text in a way that both describes the three style of architecture used by the Rome and Greek and how it has influence modern day architecture. The textbook explains it in depth while the video gives a lot of visuals.

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

* The videos gave me a visual on architecture by showing classic architectural constructions from ancient Greek and Rome. Also, add depth to how architects construct a building and to secure the buildings strength to last.

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

* I choose this films because the title Architecture: The science of design and classical Architectural caught my attention and i was interested in seeing what the video reveals about architecture especially the classical aspect.

Video Review

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

Installation Art
The key concepts I learned is installation art defines space, something all around you, some installations can be seen from miles away others are invisible, give audience the chance to interact with art work or space.
Glass and Ceramics
The key concepts I learned is how glass are first made,  the use of clay and the temperature in which they are made.
Through the Eyes of the Sculptor
The key concepts I learned is how clay and plaster are used to create a sculptor, the artist sketch his or her art before carving. it requires skills, knowing the proper stone to begin the sculptor. Mable stone are mostly used.

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

 The video related to the reading in the text in a way that it educate us on different type of arts and explaining how such art is relevant and the purpose of the artist which in installation art is to give audience the chance to interact with art work or space.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?

 Though it was hard understanding the narrator beside that i gained new insight on sculptures, ceramics, and installation art. the depth added to my understanding is how such arts have the same purpose; to create extraordinary such in installation art, to express and establish something meaningful such in sculptors. 

Reviewing Peer Responses to Artwork

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog  

* http://arendasl01.blogspot.com/ thevisionarymind.blogspot.com

2. 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 agreed with both peers project and how both portrayed elements and principle of art in their projects.

3. 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?

  * not at all, i had different sketch though the ideas of elements and principles of art were seen in both peers project.

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?

   * Yes, the picture of the basketball, i liked how fellow peer captured the angle of the basketball showing the lines which represent element of art.

5. 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 is great that we get to read fellow peers reflections it helps us to better our work. i found it very valuable.

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

* No comments.

Art Gallery Visit

1. Which artworks make an impact or impression on me ? Why ?

Kelly Richardson's installation view of Leviathan made an impression on me because of how she photographed the trees for the audience was impressive.

      

2. Which artworks do I feel a connection with?

I personally felt the connecting with Dennis Maher’s House of Collective Repai just because I have seen most of the collections in the house such as the TV and the lamp.

3. Which artworks would I like to know more about and why?

Jirí Kolárpiece art Cycladic Heads was interesting to me and the message was clear though I thought it wasn't much going on but it there was a lot to analyze deeply and see what message the artist was trying to portray.

Logo Design

1. Discuss what you thought about creating your logo.

   * i already had the idea of a clothing line, and i had the concept of using a color that describes the sky and blue came to mind.

2. Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation.    * i began by writing the name of the clothing line on the center, and drew the outline in a shape of the sky then i began to add details such as the dark moon and the sun which i used red and yellow.

3. What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo?

      * i discovered it doesn't really represent sky but the color used gave it a little spark.

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?

      * How coloring place an important role in creating a logo

Art Making/Material Exploration #1:

1. Discuss what you thought about creating the Value Scale and Color Wheel.

 I thought of how to make each color stand out and to make it easy for anyone to differentiate.

2. Which media did you enjoy working with the best and why?

* i enjoyed the value step scale using graphite pencil because it helped show how to make a value scale with a pencil

3. What was the most important discovery in the creation of these studies?

* discovering how different type of colors can be formed by adding or mixing colors together.

4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?

* learning how to  mix colors to get a different color, it was a great video and i remember mixing colors as a kid.

Color Theory and Emotional Effects

1. Describe Color and it's effects on emotions. Use the appropriate vocabulary of color in your posting.

    * Color expresses mood and gives the feeling, and thoughts of a picture. 

2. What is a theoretical aspect of color that most intrigues/fascinates you? Why?

    * What really fascinates me is how color can affect a image, a good example will be picture of Jesus painted with a peru color will draw more attention than a picture of Jesus painted with a bisque color. 

3. In the Color video, what made the biggest impact on you in regards to color and it's effects on emotions?

     * How color brighten perfection, color affects each other such as white reflecting blue, and color can change the mood of a picture.

4. In the Feelings video, what made the biggest impact on you in regards to color and it's effects on emotions? 

     * How color can be used to show anger in a painting, and also to show details in a drawing.

Module Two - Blog: Video and CNN Article Review

1. For each video and article list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
        * "Most paintings and drawings are, from an objective standpoint, two-dimensional yet our minds know immediately if there's a clear representation of familiar aspects of everyday life."
        * Plato view on a good person being boring because they dont change very much. this can relate to a good artist.
        * Changeux explanation on art and aesthetics, he states distinct from language meaning non verbal communication of emotional state, knowledge and experience

2. Which philosopher's theroy on aesthetics do you feel is most important? Be sure to mention the philosphers name, era (time in history), and contribution to the aesthetic theory in your response.
         *Plato , 424/423 BC – 348/347 BC, art is an act of treson against the idea because the sensible object is the sense of the idea, in copying the idea the artist copies the object.

3. What do you think about Changeux and Ramachandran scientific view of aesthetics and art? What was the most interesting fact you discovered from each speakers lecture?

•  Changeux and Ramachandran view on aesthetics are similar to how the textbook explain aesthetics, most interesting fact is Changeux explanation on art and aesthetics, he states distinct from language meaning non verbal communication of emotional state, knowledge and experience

4. How do the videos and article relate to the readings in the text?

       * The video and article relate in a way that both argue about the history of art and how the brain perceived art.

5. What is your opinion of the films and article? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics in your reading in the text?
       * my opinion on the film and article is how both shows the connecting between art, artist, and the person viewing the art.

Setting up Your Blog

1. How was the process of creating the GMail account and setting up the Blog?
 * very easy because this my second time creating a blog for a class

2. What do you expect to learn in this course?
* learn more about art history

3. How do you feel about taking an online course?
* every glad to be taking an online class, hope its what i imagine it to be