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.