My expectations for this course were to basically learn more about art and maybe to learn enough to where as I may be able to find art interesting in the future. For the most part these expectations were met. I learned a lot about art as well as the history and movement within art. I don't necessarily find art that interesting but more so than before this class. This class has taught me a lot about elements, exhibits, techniques, etc. Art is still the same to me as it was in week 1, "art to me is a way of communicating and expressing feeling in ways other than talking". I did not have a favorite artist in week 1 and I still do not really have a favorite. I tend to like the art that connects in some way to me or attracts my eye. I did find Henri Matisse interesting throughout this course however. After taking this course online, I feel it was best suited for my skill level. I am not very skilled artistically and this course kept me from seeing other people art and being discouraged by it. Online courses are very convenient and gives you a little wiggle room as far as scheduling. I would take another online course after this one. This one was fun. I like the blogging, and uploading of things, photobucket etc. Things I don't tend to use much.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
self portrait
The three inspirational self portraits I selected because. I felt they were the best examples of focusing in on ones own self. I think they used their own respective media's to a tee.
I chose to use just simple pencil to do a portrait of myself. I chose this because, I'm a terrible drawer and using anything other than a pencil would be worse off. This also is the challenge I faced and I dont think I overcame it. This piece represent me simply because it's supposed to be a self portrait. I used shape, space and form in this portrait.
Overall I enjoyed working on this. I wasn't thrilled about visiting the museum for a third time or the drawing myself part, but trying is always fun. I do not like my final work, I think it is terrible.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T.J. Clark:
This video was just basically about how criticizing art is basically a big deal. This is a task that shouldn't be taken lightly and that everything needs to be taken into account before any decisions are to be made.
Greenberg on Pollock: An Interview by T.J. Clark:
This video is about how Greenberg criticized Pollock works. It talked about how many people never considered Pollock's work a success. In fact, Greenberg classified many pieces as failures for not fitting.
An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance (Giorgio Vasari):
This video discussed the movement of art during the Italian Renaissance time period. It discussed many of the works of some of the big name artists. One of them being Giotto. He was one of few that brought livelihood to a painting.
The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages
This video is basically explaining the process in which critics use when working. This talks about what makes a good critic and that they have to remain away from giving true feelings but judge from a neutral field and give suggestions.
The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non-Western Art and Culture:
This video talks a lot about symbolism in art and different things.Their was a lot of history about beliefs of Africans.
Jackson Pollock: Michael Fried and T.J. Clark in Conversation:
This video is about the different styles used by Michael Fried and T.J. Clark. They both had differences in the way the critiqued art. They discuss how this happens a lot when dealing with modern art.
2. Most of the videos related to the art criticism project. It gave different perspectives and views in which i may be able to implement in my own strategy.
3. These videos as a whole gave a better understanding of art criticism. There were a couple that I could have done without but as a whole it got repetitive in a way but, instilled in me what I should keep in mind while criticizing.
This video was just basically about how criticizing art is basically a big deal. This is a task that shouldn't be taken lightly and that everything needs to be taken into account before any decisions are to be made.
Greenberg on Pollock: An Interview by T.J. Clark:
This video is about how Greenberg criticized Pollock works. It talked about how many people never considered Pollock's work a success. In fact, Greenberg classified many pieces as failures for not fitting.
An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance (Giorgio Vasari):
This video discussed the movement of art during the Italian Renaissance time period. It discussed many of the works of some of the big name artists. One of them being Giotto. He was one of few that brought livelihood to a painting.
The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages
This video is basically explaining the process in which critics use when working. This talks about what makes a good critic and that they have to remain away from giving true feelings but judge from a neutral field and give suggestions.
The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non-Western Art and Culture:
This video talks a lot about symbolism in art and different things.Their was a lot of history about beliefs of Africans.
Jackson Pollock: Michael Fried and T.J. Clark in Conversation:
This video is about the different styles used by Michael Fried and T.J. Clark. They both had differences in the way the critiqued art. They discuss how this happens a lot when dealing with modern art.
2. Most of the videos related to the art criticism project. It gave different perspectives and views in which i may be able to implement in my own strategy.
3. These videos as a whole gave a better understanding of art criticism. There were a couple that I could have done without but as a whole it got repetitive in a way but, instilled in me what I should keep in mind while criticizing.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Project 4
Project 4 was frustrating at times. It was hard deciding on what theme or how far to go with the theme and what I can intertwine it with.
I ran into some trouble when my power point trial expired on me. This made required me to use extra time to complete the project.
Overall I enjoyed the process even though it was long and drawn out.
I am happy with the art that I chose!
I ran into some trouble when my power point trial expired on me. This made required me to use extra time to complete the project.
Overall I enjoyed the process even though it was long and drawn out.
I am happy with the art that I chose!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
wk 9 videos
Lowdown on Lowbrow- West Coast Pop Art
This video talked about the style of lowbrow. It talked about the simularities and differences with lowbrow and pop art. It is very similar to pop art. It was highly influenced by car culture, folk arts and car culture.
Displaying Modern Art- The Tate Approach
This video gave the history of the Tate museum. It showed how art is arranged throughout the museum. This video shows how the museum creator divides the museum into groups separated by themes. The art works are grouped accordingly. This relates to our project but on a much larger scale.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology
This video was about the Indian burial grounds. It talked about how important it was and how people fought to keep bones from being dug up. This video always talked about a study that compared brain size to the intelligence in that size. That was interesting.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect
This talks about the history of George Eastman. It tells about his inventions of cameras. It states his numerous photograph collection that he possessed as well as his cameras found in the house. This house is found in nearby Rochester.
2.I think the video about Displaying Modern Art- Tate Approach was the only video that kind of related to our project. This relates because this is basically what we are doing on a much smaller scale and simulated through a power point.
3.The videos don't really add much to my understanding. Some of them has nothing to do with anything we are doing I feel. Just the video I mentioned above related I think.
This video talked about the style of lowbrow. It talked about the simularities and differences with lowbrow and pop art. It is very similar to pop art. It was highly influenced by car culture, folk arts and car culture.
Displaying Modern Art- The Tate Approach
This video gave the history of the Tate museum. It showed how art is arranged throughout the museum. This video shows how the museum creator divides the museum into groups separated by themes. The art works are grouped accordingly. This relates to our project but on a much larger scale.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology
This video was about the Indian burial grounds. It talked about how important it was and how people fought to keep bones from being dug up. This video always talked about a study that compared brain size to the intelligence in that size. That was interesting.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect
This talks about the history of George Eastman. It tells about his inventions of cameras. It states his numerous photograph collection that he possessed as well as his cameras found in the house. This house is found in nearby Rochester.
2.I think the video about Displaying Modern Art- Tate Approach was the only video that kind of related to our project. This relates because this is basically what we are doing on a much smaller scale and simulated through a power point.
3.The videos don't really add much to my understanding. Some of them has nothing to do with anything we are doing I feel. Just the video I mentioned above related I think.
Friday, July 23, 2010
videos
Matisse and Picasso
I chose this video at random.
This video talks about the up and coming about these to artists. How they were brought to be famous. It tells the differences in styles as well. Matisse as strategically planning each of his works and Picasso on impulse. A lot of this is talked about in the book. I liked this video it provided more of an explanation of the two artists.
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette (Renoir)
I chose this video at random as well as the rest of them.
Painting techniques such as the lighting and strokes with the brush were key concepts about this video. It also gave some historical conditions of the 19th century about women's roles and conditions they were forced to work.I liked this video it went along with the text where it talks about Renoir
Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the 50's and 60's
This video was chosen at random.
This video discusses various artists through out this time period. The most well known to me was Andy Warhol. This video gives insight into how colors and techniques were used to provide abstracts. The book touches on this a little bit and also touches on Andy Warhol a bit.This video was very informative.
The Sunday on la Grand Jatte
This video was selected at random. The video talks about the techniques used to make this painting. It discusses the significance of the monkey and when it was added to the painting. I liked this video. The readings in the book provide for a better understanding of the video to help understand some of the techniques.
I chose this video at random.
This video talks about the up and coming about these to artists. How they were brought to be famous. It tells the differences in styles as well. Matisse as strategically planning each of his works and Picasso on impulse. A lot of this is talked about in the book. I liked this video it provided more of an explanation of the two artists.
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette (Renoir)
I chose this video at random as well as the rest of them.
Painting techniques such as the lighting and strokes with the brush were key concepts about this video. It also gave some historical conditions of the 19th century about women's roles and conditions they were forced to work.I liked this video it went along with the text where it talks about Renoir
Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the 50's and 60's
This video was chosen at random.
This video discusses various artists through out this time period. The most well known to me was Andy Warhol. This video gives insight into how colors and techniques were used to provide abstracts. The book touches on this a little bit and also touches on Andy Warhol a bit.This video was very informative.
The Sunday on la Grand Jatte
This video was selected at random. The video talks about the techniques used to make this painting. It discusses the significance of the monkey and when it was added to the painting. I liked this video. The readings in the book provide for a better understanding of the video to help understand some of the techniques.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
My Mask
My mask- I used the three inspirational images below to create my mask. I sketched this in my sketch pad and went on to use water colors to paint it. My paint job is pretty pitiful but that can be attributed to my lack of artistic ability as well as the cheap paintbrush I used. I tried to take the hair from the one image and use it a little different in mine. I took a crown from one of the images and used the striped black and white from the other. I added some of my own color. I also tried to use unity but may have not done a great job of that. I tried not to make the mask to complicated so it would have the element of harmony. I also tried to use balance with the stripes,some unfortunately are unequal in size. I also included balance in the 2 red dots that were supposed to be jewels, on either side of the chin.
Overall I enjoyed making this mask. I always enjoyed looking at the African mask and the chance to make one myself was neat. I enjoyed working with the water colors again on this mask.
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