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.