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.
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