Module 8

More Human Than Human

1. Explain why you selected the video you choose from the selection listed above.

Well this is the video we had to watch, so I did not select this video

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

What I learned from this film is how the human mind chooses to view the images like it does and whether or not it likes that image. The image we create through art is not realistic because we enhance parts of the body that we are most interested in or how we think it should be. That is why early art made people look young with no wrinkles and fit. It wasn't until the Romans that we started creating humans in their actual likeness. 

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

In the text I read about how the Romans changed art by creating human sculptures to their actual likeness. This video gave me a better understanding of that.

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

Its always nice to watch a video that relates to information you read about. For me, it helps really explain things by showing what they mean and giving more details. 

Cairo Museum

1. Explain why you selected the video you choose from the selection listed above.

I chose this video because I have always been extremely interested in Egypt and their history. In fact, visiting Egypt is on my bucket list. Which stinks and is so sad because I will probably never be able to because of all the unrest there. I hope they leave the historical museums and artifacts alone.

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

This video was all about Egyptian art and how most of their art represented eternal life as well as death. The main reason Egyptians mummified their dead was because they believed that when someone died, their soul left their body. The soul would then return and be reunited with the body after it was buried. However, the soul needed to be able to find and recognize the body in order to have eternal life. They also said how most of the artifacts have been preserved and are in museums for the public to see. However, there are still many artifacts that are not on display. 

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

I don't think it really related to the text besides how the Egyptians put their beliefs into their artwork. It wasn't necessarily religion like the text describes.

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

I enjoyed this film because, again, I have always been interested in Egyptian history and artifacts. Like I said above, watching a film after reading usually gives more detail and helps you understand better.