art criticism

1. Which projects did you review?
I looked at the impact of color in art, flowers in bloom, and forms of fatigue.
2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?
I chose the impact of color in art because there was more to write about it.
3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?
I had some trouble critiquing the pieces, I felt myself interpreting them rather than critiquing.
4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?
I feel like it is something that is good for both myself and my peers its gives them a different outlook.
5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?
Yes I would like to read what others said about my project.
6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?
I would rate my article an 8 because I am not really familiar with critiquing things.
7. Did you enjoy working on this project?
This project was not hard I don't enjoy writing but once I started it came easily.

self portrait

Picture: http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/115.jpg

Self Portrait: http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/021-3.jpg 

1.    Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I selected these three pieces because they were the ones that most stood out to me because of their eyes.

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

I chose to create myself portrait with pencil because it is easier for me to control.
3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

I had a lot of changes with the nose and creating the 3-D look  I also had some trouble with  proportions. I just drew myself a couple of times till I liked what I saw
4. How does this piece represent you?

This piece represents me because one it is a picture of me and how I look and two it was created by me.
5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

I applied line and color with the shading.
6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

I did enjoy this project.
7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I like my final work I believe I could do better with more practice and time.

last chance extra credit

1. Which assignment did you ENJOY working on the best? Why?

The assignment I enjoyed the best was the photography one because I enjoy taking pictures and it was nice to share it with others.
2. Which assignment did you ENJOY working on the least? Why?

 The assignment I liked the least would be the art curator because it took up a lot of my time.

1.    How did you like using ANGEL?

I really like using ANGEL I wish all professors would do so it is an easy form of communication.

4. If you had the opportunity to change this course:

What would you keep? I would keep the creation assignments.

What would you remove? I would get rid of the videos.

What would you add? I wouldn’t add anything because what is assigned is too much.

5. Would you recommend this course to your peers?

To be honest I would recommend this course to peers but if someone was taking it I would recommend setting a lot of time aside to complete this course.

6. Please list any other comments you would like to share.

This class wasn’t hard but it was a lot of work. I had a friend who took this course in school and didn’t have to do half the things we did. I do realize this is college and I expect nothing more than work but this is also a general education class for the majority of students who take it I feel like I spent way too much time on this course just to earn three credits.

wk 11 reflections

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?
My expectations were ti gain more knowledge about art and its history, my expectations were definitely met.
2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your initial posting?
I would say art is anything that could be expressed in visual form.
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?
My favorite artist is still Leonardo da Vinci because I will always have a love for Italian Renaissance art.

4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?
To be honest after taking this online course I will never take one again, a lot of time and energy went into this class. Like I said in my first post this is the first online class I have taken.

wk 11 video blog

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

The key concept of Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T.J. Clark is that writing analyst of art criticism is different from what they are today. The key concept of An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance is there has to artists where all others learn from. The key concept of The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non Western Art and Culture is the image of the new France and the image of the colonies were not coherent or consistent.

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

Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T.J. Clark does relate to my creation because it is about art criticism and I interpreted and critiqued the pieces I used. An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance doesn’t relate to my creation because I don’t have any pieces from the Italian Renaissance. The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non Western Art and Culture does relate to my creation because the video mentions that the colonies in Frances were in war with each other.

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

I thought Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T.J. Clark was dull it was hard to hear and didn’t really add depth to my understanding of art criticism. I thought A Introduction to the Italian Renaissance and The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non Western Art and Culture were interesting and it did add depth to my understanding of art criticism.

project4 art curation

This project was pretty easy for me there were at lot of war art to choose from. I chose a dark grey background for my powerpoint to show the seriousness of my theme the heading is in red because almost all of the pictures illustrated red for the highlights and white to describe the picture for the same reason but the white usually emphasized something in the piece. I organized the pieces in order of the year they were created.
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wk 10 video

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

The key concept for the lowdown on lowbrow: west coast pop art is that lowbrow art is not surreal. The key concept of displaying modern art the tate approach is that there are intellectual issues associated with the ways of displaying modern art. The key concept of Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology is  standing up for what you believe in. The key concept of George Eastman House: Picture Perfect is George Eastman made photography possible and that photography is a complicated process.

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

The video the lowdown on lowbrow: west coast pop art does not relate to my art exhibit in ways of the art pieces are illustrates but it does relate to my principal of war because lowbrow influenced artists to create such work such as the cold war. Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach does not relate to my creation because I am not displaying the art work in a museum but in a powerpoint. Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology relates to my creation because they both deal with people fighting for a cause they believe in.  George Eastman House: Picture Perfect relates to my creation because I have some photographs in my slideshow.

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 films were different they did add depth to my understanding of how there are many concepts in ways to display a piece of art. I am not really sure what Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology had to do with creating my curation. George Eastman House: Picture Perfect adds depth to my understanding of the photographs I chose for my curation.

modren and postmodern

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

I selected Hockney on Photography because I myself like photography the best and I chose Andy Warhol: Image of an Image because I was familiar with the name Andy Warhol but I forgot what works he was known for.

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

The key concept of Hockney on Photography is that photography is only the chemically invention of how to put the image on the on a flat surface and that the camera is older than photography. The key concept of Andy Warhol:  Images of an Image is the immense power images have acquired in our society.

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

Hockney on Photography relates to the text in that they explain how photography resembles painting. Andy Warhol: Images of an Image relates to the text explain how he was a gifted commercial artist.

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

Hockney on Photography adds depth to my understanding of photography and how photographic images create masterpieces.  Andy Warhol: Images of an Image added depth to my understanding of repeated images as works of art.

the modern world

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

I selected Dance at the Moulin de la Galette because it is a romanticized vision and A Sunday on la Grande Jatte, 1884 because I remember reading about it in the text and was interested in learning more about it.

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

The key concept of Dance at the Moulin de la Galette is that the painting is one of the most interesting and enjoyable works of art, it stands for Paris and pleasure.  It is almost like you are there walking down the stairs looking at the dance floor the painting transports the viewer to the scene and brings Paris to the viewer. The key concept of A Sunday on la Grande Jatte is that Seurats work is mysterious and how there is debate on how to read his works.

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

Dance at the Moulin de la Galette relates to the text because they both explain Renoir’s painting Le Moulin de la Galette and how it depicts a moments pleasure with flickering stokes of paint that record sensations of light color and movement. A Sunday on la Grande Jatte relates to the text in that they explain the dots are distinct at a closer view.

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

Dance at the Moulin de la Galette adds depth to my understanding of idealized lifestyle art work. A Sunday on la Grande Jatte adds depth to my understanding on the technique called pointillism.

mask

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I selected these mask because I like how it is made out of gold and has big eyes and a big nose. These masks illustrate the element line with the eye brows it moves the viewers eyes along the mask. The masks illustrate shape, light reflects off the mask because of its gold color. The nose and eyes of the mask is emphasized with how large it is compared to the rest of the mask

I chose this mask because I really like the look of stained glass.  Line is illustrated in this mask the lines separate the different colors of the stained glass the different shapes of the mask make out the face of a joker. The colors used are cool and there is a balance between them. sketches: http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/030.jpg
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My mask illustrates line with the separation of the cool colors. It also illustrates a pattern since the wings are the same on both sides and a symmetrical balance. i enjoyed creating my mask I really like how the wings turned out to resemblance stained glass. I'm not really crazy about the glitter but I couldn't change that after I applied it.

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 I chose this mask simply because I like butterflies.  This mask also illustrates line, the lines help the viewer move across the wings there is also a pattern to the wings and they have a symmetrical balance.
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video blog wk 8

Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose Buddhism and Hinduism because I thought it would be interesting to learn how the religions relate to art. I chose Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia and African Art because I like how most African art work are done in vibrant colors.
For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia key concept I learned was that Islamic art can cause  stendhal syndrome with how immensely  beautiful the art work is. The key concept of African art was that African art is part of daily life and is important for rituals and religions. The key concept of Buddhism is that Buddhism proclaims a basic message of love.  The key concept of Hinduism is that it is exotic and mysterious to the western eye and how they don’t grasp the fact of more than one god, the video continues to provide insight into life at the heart of Hinduism.
How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia relates to the text because they both explain Islamic architecture and how it relates to religion. African art relates to the text because they both explain how African art represents different values and are used in everyday life. Buddhism relates to the text because they both explain the birth of Buddhism and its concepts such as extinguishing desire by cultivating nonattachment. Hinduism relates to the text because they both explain the development and concept of Hinduism.

 What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
 Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia adds depth to my understanding of Islamic architecture and how different religions and cultures use the same aspects such as domes. African art adds depth to my understanding of the Africa’s ethic evolution. Buddhism adds depth to my understanding of how Buddhism came about and the concepts behind it. Hinduism adds depth to my understanding of Hindu values and concepts about how they worship more than one god.

art gallery visit 2

Art Criticism: Describing, Analyzing, and Interpreting Artwork

Artist: Everett Shinn

Title of work: Theater Box

Media: Oil on canvas

Date: 1906

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Description –In this painting there is a stage with a woman on it looking at another secluded woman in the audience with a group of people on the other side.

Formal analysis – Light is used to focus in on the woman on stage. Color is used to emphasis the importance of the woman on the stage the rest of the picture is illustrated in dark colors and the color red that is used for the flower is an outlining color. The line of wood work allows the viewer to go from the woman on stage to the audience.

 Bracketing - When I look at this piece of art it reminds me of how nerve wrecking it is to be on stage. The woman who is on stage has a nervous facial expression.

 Interpretation - I think the artist iss trying to say that it is not that easy being the spot light of attention.

Artisit: John F. Simon Jr.

Title of work: Endless Victory

Media: Software, Apple Powerbook G4 and acrylic plastic

Size: N/A

Date: 2005

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Description –This piece of art has there squares the one on the bottom is white that is in the position of a diamond and the middle one is blue that is layered like a normal square and the top one is multi colors of red yellow white that is the powerbook and is layered in the diamond position. There is always movement of the details that are in the top square.

Formal analysis – Line is as symbols in this piece it also has implied shapes such as the squares. The frames force the viewer to look across the pieces. The light of the software emphasizes certain things at different times. He uses primary colors, red yellow and blue to draw attention to the top square. When certain images are played he uses space to create a 3 or 4 dimensional feel.

 Bracketing –  The new images of everyday shapes that pop of reminds me that there is always something new in life to appreciate there is an endless number of choices one can make even if they are the simplest.

Interpretation – I think the artist is trying to say is that things never ending he illustrates this with the constant movement in piece.

Artist: Giacomo Balla

Title of work: Dinamismo di un Cane al Guinzaglio, Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash

Media: oil on canvas

Date: 1912

Size: N/A

Source of picture (URL): http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/016-1.jpg

Description –This picture shows two legs and a dog on a leash in movement.

Formal analysis – The line of the frame moves the viewer eyes across the picture the line of the leash also moves the attention up towards the legs. The light background gives the dog and the human who are illustrated in dark colors more emphasis. The way the artist illustrates the different angles and positions of the dog and the human illustrates movement.

Bracketing – The image reminds me of when I walk my dog. The picture can possibly symbolize how it is important to give things to your animals such as walking them because in their own way they give you much joy.

Interpretation – The artist may be trying to depict how the human and the dog moves showing possible alternative positions and how people are always in a rush.

wk art making hands

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

It was easier than something else because it is something I see everyday and I can move it to the positions I want to draw.

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

I used pencil because I like drawing with pencil better.

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

It was hard I ended up going back and erasing a lot my non dominant hand was shaky

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

My first drawing with my dominant hand is a lot better than my non dominant hand but my non-dominant hand isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I think they are pretty successful for being a non art major and for someone who never draws.

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

I would if I got more practice at it.

wk 7 video blog

1. Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose the videos that interest me the most. I chose The Drawings of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance because I like Michelangelo and Leonardo's works. I chose La Primavera (Botticelli)  because I like his piece The Birth of Venus. I chose Velázquez because I was not familiar with his work. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

The Drawings of Michelangelo the key concept I learned was that his works of art could illustrate how he thought and worked.
Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance the key concept i learned was first you have to have to become a master of perspective and then acquire complete knowledge of proportion of humans and other animals
La Primavera (Botticelli) the key concept I learned is that it is difficult to recreate a work and another thing to understand what it means everyone thinks something different
Velázquez the key concept i learned was that Velazquez captures the moments in his works.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The Drawings of Michelangelo relates to the text because Michelangelo lived and worked through the Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance relates to the text by explaining that Leonardo is the "Renaissance Man" and they both illustrate his work.
La Primavera (Botticelli) relates to the text by  explaining that Botticellis work displays the rarefied and learned side of Renaissance art. Velázquez relates to the text because they both illustrate his masterpiece the Las Meninas.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
The films were interesting The Drawings of Michelangelo added depth to my understanding by illustrating how hard and almost impossible it was to redraw Michelangelo's drawings. Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance added depth by explaining the greater your knowledge the more your work will be recognized and admired. La Primavera (Botticelli) added depth to my understanding of viewing art and how others may think of the same piece in a totally different way. Velázquez added depth to my understanding of Velazquez himself because I was familiar with him or his works.

Reviewing Peer Responses to Artwork

When doing this assignment the website wouldn’t let me post a comment I tried a million times, so I am just going to post them here and try again in a little bit. The person above me was Jessica Marchetti her site is http://jmarch7588.blogspot.com/ .    The hyperlink to the first project is http://jmarch7588.blogspot.com/2011/06/channeling-my-inner-artist.html  and this is the comment I tried to post…

I agree that it is easier to pick up on things when you are consciously looking for them some of my favorite images in your slideshow were emphasis with the bowl of cereal and the strawberry being emphasized and the plant as the element of line, I also felt that the light in the image made the picture more interesting.

The hyperlink to the blog of project two is http://jmarch7588.blogspot.com/2011/06/day-at-museum.html and this was my comment I tried to post …

                I think this project was interesting because as I was looking through the images that you chose I couldnt really remember them, at first I thought that you went to a different art gallery. Its interesting how different images leave lasting impressions on people. We did have one image  and thought process in common and that was “The Marvelous Sauce” as a connection to our Italian family and cooking with them.

For the random person I picked was William Dobson http://dobswj47.blogspot.com

When I tried to view the slideshow of the first project it was blocked with a password so I chose Nicole Bossert  http://bosserna01.blogspot.com/

The hyperlink for her project one is http://bosserna01.blogspot.com/2011/06/elements-principles-of- art.html my comment was

                I really like the pictures you chose for color and variety the colors in the flower are beautiful and I especially love how you took a picture of a house from Buffalo (or at least looks like it is) I love the architecture of Buffalo houses and buildings and the house you chose illustrates variety quite well.

The hyperlink for project two is http://dobswj47.blogspot.com/2011/06/art-gallery.html and my comment i tried to post is

                We didn’t have any of the same images but as I was going through the images you chose I came across the bubble and it brought me back to the hall way of all the different bubbles. I found this work of art to be very interesting as well.

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?

When looking at both of my peers project 1 I agreed with their choices of images that match the elements and principles. Like I said in the comment the image of the plant illustrates line but there is a light in the picture that makes the plant stand out it also has a balance and repetition to it.

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?

The first person I had looked at we both chose the images “The Marvelous Sauce” as a connection to our Italian family and cooking with them. The second one I looked at we didn’t have any of the same images.

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?

There was one image in the second persons project that interested me it was the image of the bubble it took me back to the art gallery in the hall way with numerous images of the bubbles. It was very intriguing.

5. What do you think about  the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

While reading the reflection of Project 2 I notice how she chose something small in the picture that wasn’t the main focus and related to something in your life. Sometimes I look at things too quickly and just notice the emphasized things instead of looking at everything.

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

The comment on my project 2 was interesting because we had picked a number of the same art works but interpreted them differently.

wk 6 video

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

I chose the videos with the most interesting titles. The Birth of the Middle Ages because information about the middle ages interests me and learning about art and the middle ages would further my understandings of the subject. Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany because it is in Italy and Beyond the Classical Byzantine and Later Greek Art because I one day would like to visit Greece and I learned about Byzantine with the other assignment and thought I could learn more about it.

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

More Human Than Human- The key concept in this video is that images dominate our lives, they mold and define us because when ancient ancestors created works that helped define their way of line and helped them to make sense of their world which produced a visual legacy that helps us make sense of our own world. Also that the human form is the most popular unrealistic images. The Birth of the Middle Ages- the key concept in this video is that there are places in the world where the middle ages are still alive and is a living reality. Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany- the key concept of this video is 800 yrs after the collapse of the roman empire came the dawn of the resonance the rebirth, the first light cataclysm.  Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek Art- the key concept of this video is the treasures of Greece, the Byzantine period

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

More Human than human related to the text by illustrating how different cultures use the human body as art work. The Birth of the Middle Ages relates to the text  Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany relates to the text because they both explain Florence’s and Siena’s cathedrals. Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek Art relates to the text because they both explain the Byzantine period and the icons.

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I thought the videos were interesting I like how the first video related how important images are back to the ancient ancestors and how the unrealistic human form started about 25000 years ago. The Birth of the Middle Ages added depth to my understanding of the middle ages and how in some parts of the world it is still alive. The Black Death Visits Tuscany and Beyond the Classical Byzantine and Later Greek Art gave me more understanding of the Italian and Greek cultures and art.

installation

A.    What is installation art?

Installation are is an art form in which the entire room or similar space is treated as a work of art to be entered and experienced

B.     What materials are used installation art?

Any material known can be used in installation art.

C.     Why make installation art? 

Installation art is created to enter, explore and experience it.

D.    Which artist/installation did I find most interesting?

I found fireflies on the water by Yayoi Kusama the most interesting installation because as you enter you enter your own imagination as well.

 

A. From the material reviewed, is there a inspiration piece that I feel a connection with?

 I feel a connection to the installation fireflies on the water because as a child I would go down by the river and try to catch fireflies.

B. What theme do I want to explore in my installation? Refer to your textbook if you need to review Themes of Art. (chapter 3 in text)

(Nature, Environment, Self, Mass Media, Consumerism, etc.)

 I would like to explore the natural world with my installation.

C. What materials will I use?

The materials I will use are flowers, pots, tables and chairs.

D. Where will this installation be located and why?

This installation will be located out because that is the largest space I have available to work with.

4. Describe your installation. Be sure to use the worksheet from Project #3 as your guide.

My installation has a number of different flowers in pots on tables and chairs.

5. Analyze your installation. Be sure to use the worksheet from Project #3 as your guide.

My installation uses the elements color because of the different colored flowers, line with the railings of the deck, and space because the installation takes up the space on the deck.

6. What are your thoughts on the planning and creation of a site specific installation?

The first thing I thought of was where to create my installation I chose to do it outdoors because of the large space and I also wanted a natural theme to it. Next I thought of what materials to use

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Architecture

For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Architecture the science of design-  there are many concepts that need to be taken when building such as the base, weather, the shape, which direction pollution will flow
Last call for planet earth-  the key concept is that earth is in danger by the climate change and global warming but we can do a lot to help the problem such as green architecture
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
Architecture the science of design relates to the text by describing the most used material concrete. Last call for planet earth relates to the text by mentioning green architecture and how to fight global warming by building with certain materials.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
You can tell the film architecture the science of design is not a present made video but it added depth to architecture by explaining the base of the building such as the concrete underneath the skyscrapers and how they have to collect data of how the building will react with weather such as wind. Last call for planet earth adds depth to my understanding of green architecture and how there are several shades of green meaning that there is much more to do to make the earth more green.
4. From the group of four that you had a choice: Why did you choose that film?

I chose to watch Architecture: the science of design because I am very interested in anything that has to do with science and Last call for planet earth sustainable development and architecture because it had the most interesting title.

Sculpture, Ceramics, Installation

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

Through the eyes of the sculptor- I learned that it is important for an artist to know who they are and in order to do so it helps if you move away from your home land and that most sculptors don’t create the whole sculptor they do parts of it.

Glass and ceramics- The key concept is that glass and ceramics are everywhere and are made from sand and clay which can be easily manipulated into the shape desired.

Installation art- art that takes over the space, that defines the space, some kind of sculpture around something that’s all around you it is 3-D pieces of art work.

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

Through the eyes of the sculptor relates to the text about carving and how it is a more aggressive modeling. Glass and ceramics relates to the text by identifying glass as a versatile material, it can be shaped at will.  Installation art relates to the text because they both describe how art is taken to the outside world.

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

The films were quite interesting I have a new respect for sculptures and their carvers. I liked how the film Glass and ceramics describes what glass and ceramics are made from and the creation process. The film adds depth to idea that stain glass windows are a fine art and the cups and vases such as fine china are crafts.  I learned that installations can be invisible such as piece of music and that the artist try to draw the viewer into the piece of installation.

art gallery 1

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
1.Nana ca by Niki de Saint Phalle, French 1930-2002, mixed media because it was of a larger woman, an imperfect body, because I believe there is no such thing as a perfect body. It also represented peace and love. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/004.jpg
2. Untitled by Fred Sandback, American 1943-2003, red acrylic yarn because it had a "less is more" effect and I believe that is a good motto to live by in most cases. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/009.jpg
3. Sailor with Guitar by Jacques Lipchitz,  French 1891-1973, Bronze because it reminded me of a character from a short film in a pixar movie. It brought me back to my childhood and reminded me of the innocence of a child. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/012.jpg
B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
1. Untitled, Nancy Rubins, steel. This was a sculpture right out side of the gallery with the row boats. I connected it because I grew up on Grand Island surrounded by the river, throughout my life up until now I have been active in water activities. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/002.jpg
2. L'Ambitieuse by James Jaques Joeph Tissot, french 1836-1902, oil on canvas because it is of the Victorian days right after the Civil War, in which I have done many studies on such as the rapid expansion westward, immigration, industrialization, and modernization and am very interested in.
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3.The Marvelous Sauce by Jehan Georges Vibert, French 1840-1902, oil on wood panel because it reminds me of my grandmother's sauce. It also reminds me of my father and I cooking together. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/019.jpg
C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
Tanktotem IV by David Smith, 1953, steel I would like to know more about what it reprentsents is it suppose to be a person? http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/003.jpg
2.Jackob/ Big Psycho by Erwin Wurm, aluminum and paint this scuplture confuses me but it also makes me think I would like to know what the artists thoughts were in creating this and what he intended his audience to think. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/005.jpg
3.Working drawing/ maquette for look and see by jim Hodges, reflective mylar and paper, it didnt say what the outside sculpture was made of but what I would like to know is if the tree was intended to be incorporated in the piece because I think it makes it much more enjoable to look at. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/027.jpg

logo design

1.      Discuss what you thought about creating your logo.

Creating my logo wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. I had a couple of ideas in my mind of what I would want to incorporate in my logo but the trouble was combining them.

2.      Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation.

At first I thought of what defined me, my eyes are a trait that everyone notices about me. I also thought about activities I am involved in such as tennis lacrosse and my major forensic chemistry. I ended up with going more towards the eyes. I drew an eye nose and mouth having the eye the center of attention. The colors I used are the colors of my eyes. I also used the eye as an illustration of having knowledgeable insight of the world is important for my line of work and just life in general. I have to observe and notice the things around me in order to solve crime.

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

The most important discovery is that I made is that just one logo cant represent me to the fullest. Although it represents a part of there are many different things I could have done to represent myself.

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?

I learned that it is easy to make a design but the hardest part is finding the perfect design for what you want to represent. I also learned that graphical symbol is suppose to be unambiguous and simple.

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Art Material Exploration #1: Exploring Value and The Subtractive Color Theory

1. Discuss what you thought about creating the Value Scale and Color Wheel.
Creating the value scale was easy but I had some problems blending the colors for the color wheel.
2. Which media did you enjoy working with the best and why?
I enjoyed creating the color wheel because it was more experimental.
3. What was the most important discovery in the creation of these studies?
The most important important discovery was that blending colors together doesn't always give you the color you want the first time you blend them.
4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?
The most important information I learned was that red blue and yellow aren't the primary colors, that yellow magenta and cyan are instead. I thought the videos were kind of dull.
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Elements and Principles Slideshow

http://s1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc366/mcgowalm01/?action=view&current=a0c5efce.pbw Pictures 1 and 2 illustrate line the dock has horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines and the bridge and the sailboats illustrate lines.
Pictures 3 and 4 illustrate shape, the gate has two triangles on it and the cups are the shape of circles.
Pictures 5 and 6 illustrate form the lion and the hand are both three dimensional shapes
Picutes 7 and 8 illustrate space the buildings are the objects and the ocean is the negative space and the deck illustrates the depth of the space.
Pictures 9 and 10 illustrate color both pictures have a variety of different colored flowers and plants.
Pictures 11 and 12 illustrate texture its as if you could feel the roughness of the tree and the smoothness of the lizard and the roughness of the coral and hardness of the shell of the sea creature.
Pictures 13 and 14 illustrate balance the two polar bears standing together makes the picture seem stable and the design of the building is symmetrical
Pictures 15 and 16 illustrate emphasis the viewers attention is brought right to the orange and white clown fish the the purple flower is emphasized in the other picture.
Pictures 17 and 18 illustrate movement the different hieghts of the water show moves the viewers eyes across the picture and the sailboat position illustrates its movement
Pictures 19 and 20 illustrate pattern both the butterflies have the same patterns on each wing
Picture 21 illustrates repetition the dock is designed with repeating triangles.
Picture 22 illustrates rhythm with the umbrellas creating a sense of movement.
Picture 23 illustrates variety it has several elements such as line, movement, repetition, and color.
Pictures 24 and 25 illustrate unity with the bunch of coconuts and the school of fish.
Picture 26 illustrates proportion the buildings and the stairs and the people in the picture are in proportion of one another.

Color Theory and Emotional Effects

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

The properties of color are hue, intensity, value, HVI, and schemes. There are two color systems which are additive color and subtractive color. Additive color deals with mixing light and subtractive color uses dyes and pigments. Color evokes emotional responses, colors can be symbolic or sets different moods. For example in the western culture the color blue is associated with boys and pink with girls. Red can symbolize anger or love and yellow can symbolize  cowardice and ill health.

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

The fact that we don’t see things but we see light, objects don’t have an appearance without light. The objects absorb or reflect light for certain colors to appear. This intrigues me because it is science.

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

The white black round reflects light to make to colors brighter. Color keeps paintings alive and evokes certain moods.

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

Art shows what civilizations yearn for. Feelings are our path forward. Reason through color and shapes releases feeling.  

video blog

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In the first video a key concept I learned is that aesthetics has no boundaries. Through out history art changes and the the definition of  art and aesthetics changes with many different conceptions of what is beautiful. In the second video a key concept is that science and art relate to each other. Art is here to produce pleasing effects in the human brain.

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 contribtion to the aesthetic theory in your response.
 
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? 
I think they are different but essential ways to view aesthetics and art.
Changeux- access to Global Neuronal Workspace- a discrete mental synthesis of multiple parallel and distributed processes from external perception and internal memories such as stored emotions. and consensus partium: the universal search for harmony
Ramachandran- The eight universal laws of aesthetics: grouping or binding, peak shift principal, contrast, isolating a single cue to optimally excite cortical visual areas, perception problem solving, symmetry, abhorrence of unique vantage points and suspicious coincidences, art as a metaphor
4. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos and the text both seek to define aesthetics and art.

5. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics in your reading?
I thought the films were interesting. They added depth to my understanding of the readings because I know have knowledge of many different views of aesthetics. The videos made me have an open mind while I was reading the text.
I feel that Immanuel Kant an 18th Century philosophers theory of aesthetics is the most important. He claimed that aesthetics is right in the middle of sensitivity and reason and that it is brought together by means of the imagination. Ugly can be beautiful the judgment is based on a subjective feeling that is innate and can be shared by others but doesnt have an exact science. You cant describe beautiful, the judgment of beautiful is pure form experienced in selfless contemplation is what causes the satisfaction. Kant states "Through the genius nature set rules to art." He also influenced Fredrich von Schiller another 18th Century philosopher.