blogs 13 and 14

1. The first two videos were very interesting and they all were around the subject of pop music and how it relates back to art. This form of music has inspired artist to create certain works of art that are outstanding and can relate to other artists. Some artist even use these works of art as their album covers. The last two were about archelogist and how they dug up deceased people just to study their bones. They have found that deceased native americans are being dug up from thier gaves so that archelogist can study their bones. Finally, the last video was about art museums and how they are never finished, new work is always being introduced, so art museums are never boring.

2. Yes, these video relate to my creation beacuse my last project that I did with the mask I did it based off my personality, favorite singer, love for fashion, and my favorite colors.

3. My opinon on ecah film was okay. I enjoyed the first two because everyone had so much light and loved how pop music related to art and that is how such works such as the pin up girl tatoos came about. The last two were kind of depressing but informative and it made me think more about how other people around the world are suffering because of the stupidity that others do.

Blog 12

 The two videos I selected were “Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the 50’s and 60’s. As well as “Isamu Noguchi." I chose these two videos because their titles seemed interesting.

 In the first video “Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the 50”s and 60’s, I learned how Abstract Expressionism came about and how it got rejected later on. In the second video “Isamu Noguchi: The Sculpture of Spaces” it explained the sculptor life and the interest in sculpture gardens.

The videos related to the readings because it gave a review of the artists and topics that were discussed before. The videos elaborated more on these topics in a visual way.

The films was pretty interesting. The films held a lot of information. I liked how the readings connect to the videos and they are easy to understand. It was helpful being able to see what was discussed in the book visually.

Blog 11 art work

Step 1: The Exhibition

1. What is the title of the exhibit? Past exhibits, summer 2012

 

2. What is the theme of the exhibition? The theme is summer time. This exhibit is filled with past summer exhibits.

 

Step 2: The Gallery

 

1. What type of lighting is used? The lighting used were Florescent lighting, which were all aligned on the ceiling having direct light to all the pieces of work.

2. What colors are used on the walls? The walls were white. When reading through the pieces of art the writting on it was black, which was better; that way everyone would be able to read it.  

 

3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?

The materials used throughout the space were contemporary to me. Everything was white, bright and clean.

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

 

The movement through the gallery was good. The space was open and clear of any clutter or objects in the way.

 

Step 3: The Artwork

 

1. How are the artworks organized? The artworks were organized neatly. The larger pieces came first then went down to the smaller ones.

2. How are the artrworks similar? Many of the artworks were similar because they had phases that people go through in their every day life

3. How are the artworks different? The artworks different becuase even though they had the same theme the colors used in two of them were bright, while the last one was in black and white.

4. How are the artworks framed? The artworks were not framed, it was just a piece hanging on the walls.

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled? The artworks were all labeled. They all had the painters name, the title of the painting, the materials used to make the piece, and what the collection was about.  

6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other? They were spread out evenly.Step 4: Art Criticism Exercise

Title: Foods R U.S., 1998; mixed media and video, variable; Art Endowment Fund, 1998

Artist: Cheryl Jackson

Year: 1957

Media: Mixed media and video

Analysis: Art Endowment Fund, 1998. This image was a fun one for me. It just shows all different typed of food, with chairs and tables and they are all set in front of the t.v. The lighting is facing it so well that it is bright so one can see the beauty of it.

Title: Spam 3D- Wit

Artist: Allison Wilton

Year: March 2008

Media: artist media book, hardcover, screwpost bound

Size: 6 x 4 x 16 inches

Analysis: Art Endowment Fund, 2008. This image to me was a story book about love. The fact that the heart was on the front and it was a hard cover book gave me the idea that this can be about love and it can symolize how love can feel good but hard to deal with at the same time.
 

Title: Untitled Film Still #81

Artist: Cindy Sherman

Year: May 10, 1979

Media: Purchase supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Burchfield-Penney Art Center Collector's Club, 1989. Black and white photograph

Size: 8 x 10 inches (Frame: 14 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches);

Analysis: This image made me think of myself and how much I admire myself in the mirror. this woman shows how much she loves herself and how much she admires her beauty.

Blog 11

Two videos that I chose to look at was “Matisse and Picasso”, “The Impact of Cubism”, “Dada and Surrealism”, and lastly “Expressionism”. I chose these because there titles seemed interesting.

In the first video “Matisse and Picasso” the main concept was learning about the relationship between Matisse and Picasso. The video gave many examples of paintings that were created. In the second video “The Impact of Cubism," this video explained how Cubism came about and the impact it had on the 20^th century. This film as well focuses on different pieces of artwork that were created using this element.

The videos related to the readings because the videos showed a lot of what was in the textbook. The videos were a more vidual review of what was in the textbook.

The films were good. I enjoyed watching them, they were well put together and entertaining. The videos added more depth to my understanding on the different topics.

blog 10 art project

I chose all three of these masks because the represent my personality. The first one is the funny out going side of me. It represents how much fun I love to have and how I make people laugh. The second mask is supposed to represent danger. I chose this one because I do have a dangerous side to me that comes out when I get extremely mad. So this mask is an example of that side. The last mask I chose is a representation of dance. The dance that is used when using this mask is to thank the gods. This represents me because everyday I thank god for everything I have and I dance because I am happy.

Description of mask one: Colombia, 7.6 inches, painted wood. This mask was made for the tourist trade, it exaggerates the features of the mountain dwelling Indian people of the area.

The second mask is called Pumbu, which is one of the three types of helmet masks owned by Pende chiefs, and is considered the most dangerous. The performer dresses in the chief's garb and brandishes a warrior's bow, arrow, and sword, symbolizing the chief's power to make war and execute criminals (in pre-colonial times). The interlacing diamond pattern signifies chiefship; the mask's white rimmed eyes express uncontrolled anger. The mask appears only in times of social crisis, when the chief must assert his authority. The performer must be restrained by ropes, and onlookers are kept at a safe distance by young men wielding whips. At the end of the dance, the mask breaks loose and kills a stray animal (chicken or goat) to display its deadly power. According to one scholar, "Pumbu depicts the courage that the chief must sometimes muster to address life-and-death issues."

The last mask is Shigong dance masks. They were used in shamanic rituals to thank the gods, while nuo dance masks protected from bad spirits.

Some of the elements that were in my painting were line, rthym, and shapes. It had rhythem because of the different shapes that were on the mask and the music note that I added on to it. Line because the line on the top of the mask are used to represent the piano which represents music. I also used the shapes that are on there to make it look exotic.

I believe my mask represents who I am as a person. A person that is very nice and kind. Who loves music and loves to be pretty. Even though she may have a dark side, she tries not to let anyone get the best of her.

http://www.masksoftheworld.com/SoAmerica/Colombian%20Character%20Mask%202.htm
http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/Bayly/Pende_pumbu_chief_a.JPG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beijing_opera_mask.jpg

Blog 10 video review

The four videos that I chose were “Buddhism”, “Chinese Art: Treasures of the National Palace Museum," “The Great Wave: Japanese Art”, and lastly “African Art”. I chose these videos because I wanted to learn more about them. 

The first video “Buddhism," was about the spread of the religion and how It came about. This video focused on the different places where Buddhism became a huge hit such as Mahabodhi Temple.  The second video “Chinese Art: Treasures of the National Palace Museum” is mainly about thirty-three different pieces of art work and how it has influenced the Chinese culture. The pieces are very hard to find, unless it is seen in the museums where they are displayed. The third video “The great Wave: Japanese Art” shows the story of the great wave. Lastly the fourth video “African Art” this film was about the culture of the African tribes. This video focuses on the artistic expressions and the importance of it to the people of Africa.

The videos related to the readings from the book in many ways. The textbook is always very informative about the different things we are learning. The videos however, give us a realistic view of it and help us understand what it going on more better.

My opinions of the films were that they were all good and it helped me understand things better. I enjoyed watching the films because it helped me see and understand the situation in a visual manner.