1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?
My expectations were to learn more about art history and famous artists and to open my mind to different kinds of art. Yes I believe they were met. I did learn a lot about ancient art.
2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?
Art, to me, cannot be defined. Art is everywhere. Music, painting, architecture, sculpting, knitting, fashion and advertisements. You honestly can't go anywhere without seeing or using some sort of art piece.
3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?
My favorite artist was and always will be Vincent van Gogh. I just love his use of brushstrokes and colors. I just think his style is so unique and different and that is how I am.
4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?
I have taken online courses before and have always liked them. This course was a lot of work each week, sometimes I think it was unnecessary to watch all those videos.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Self Portrait's
Self Portrait
Pablo Picasso 1907
Národni Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
Oil on canvas
50 x 46 cmNárodni Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
Self portrait
Rembrandt 1630.
Copper
15 x 12.2 cm
National Museum of Fine Arts
Self-Portrait
Vincent van Gogh
1889
Oil on canvas
National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?
I thought these were the best examples of self portraits for me to learn from. I had to look at different museums to find them because not all the museums had a lot to choose from.
2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?
I chose digital because I do my best work through a computer. I work with computers a lot so I felt that using a computer program to do my self portrait makes the piece have a hidden meaning.
3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?
The only challenge was figuring out what I wanted to do for it. I, honestly, am not the best drawer so I had to find a way to work around that.
4. How does this piece represent you?
I chose to just do a replica of my picture because what best describes you than yourself!
5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?
I used texture through the lines in the background, perspective by the shadows in the background, and value from the black scale of the shading.
6. Did you enjoy working on this project?
It was okay. I felt a bit rushed because of all the other work we had to do this week.
7. What do you think of your final artwork?
I liked my self portrait. I thought it was a good replica of me and shows my softer side.
Article Reflection
1. Which projects did you review?
I reviewed at least 10 projects before I actually picked one. I finally selected Demi Flynn's "Nature's Finest".
2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?
I selected this exhibit because the piece's intrigued me. Also, because the theme of this project was kind of similar to my own project.
3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?
The hardest part for me was the length of the article. It was also hard trying to have an objective look and not a total personal outlook on the exhibit. I tried to make my article interesting without going to far into detail about the pieces. I figured if you tell everyone about the whole exhibit, why would they need/want to go see it for themselves?
4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?
Critiquing peers is okay. I try to be as honest as possible without being harsh. That can be very hard sometimes!
5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?
Yes I would.
6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?
I would rate my article an 9 out of 10. I didn't give it a full 10 because there is always room for improvement even if you try your hardest!
7. Did you enjoy working on this project?
I did enjoy this even though it was tough. I don't really understand the point of writing about the writing we just did, but you have to do what you have to do!
I reviewed at least 10 projects before I actually picked one. I finally selected Demi Flynn's "Nature's Finest".
2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?
I selected this exhibit because the piece's intrigued me. Also, because the theme of this project was kind of similar to my own project.
3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?
The hardest part for me was the length of the article. It was also hard trying to have an objective look and not a total personal outlook on the exhibit. I tried to make my article interesting without going to far into detail about the pieces. I figured if you tell everyone about the whole exhibit, why would they need/want to go see it for themselves?
4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?
Critiquing peers is okay. I try to be as honest as possible without being harsh. That can be very hard sometimes!
5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?
Yes I would.
6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?
I would rate my article an 9 out of 10. I didn't give it a full 10 because there is always room for improvement even if you try your hardest!
7. Did you enjoy working on this project?
I did enjoy this even though it was tough. I don't really understand the point of writing about the writing we just did, but you have to do what you have to do!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Module 15 Videos
Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark
An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance (Giorgio Vasari)
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark- This film is about the conversation, spotlighting Clement Greenberg’s reflections on his career and its place in the wider arenas of art theory, art journalism, and the philosophy of aesthetics. Greenberg shares a number of insights on the relationship between art and history, the nature of value judgments in criticism, and what he calls America’s post-WWII “culture boom.”
An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance- Giorgio Vasari’s Lives of the Artists has been the basis of art criticism since the 16th century. The discussion between Master Vasari and his apprentice reveals the innovations of Giotto, Ghiberti, Donatello, Uccello, Masaccio, della Francesca, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raffaello, and Michelangelo. Masterpieces illustrate the Roman influence on Renaissance art and reinforce the concepts of perspective, balance, chiaroscuro, composition, and realism.
2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
I do not believe these videos relate to my project as they were about completely different themes and topics than my project. While these videos were interesting, they really have nothing to do with my theme for the art criticism project which was "trees".
3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?
Both of these videos were interesting. The first film with Greenberg definitely added depth to my understanding of art criticism. It taught me how to take the right approach to critiquing work. The second video, however, did not add depth to my understanding. I did learn a lot of information about the Italian Renaissance, like it was the earliest manifestation of the general European Renaissance, a period of great cultural change and achievement that began in Italy during the 14th century and lasted until the 16th century, marking the transition between Medieval and Early Modern Europe.
An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance (Giorgio Vasari)
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark- This film is about the conversation, spotlighting Clement Greenberg’s reflections on his career and its place in the wider arenas of art theory, art journalism, and the philosophy of aesthetics. Greenberg shares a number of insights on the relationship between art and history, the nature of value judgments in criticism, and what he calls America’s post-WWII “culture boom.”
An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance- Giorgio Vasari’s Lives of the Artists has been the basis of art criticism since the 16th century. The discussion between Master Vasari and his apprentice reveals the innovations of Giotto, Ghiberti, Donatello, Uccello, Masaccio, della Francesca, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raffaello, and Michelangelo. Masterpieces illustrate the Roman influence on Renaissance art and reinforce the concepts of perspective, balance, chiaroscuro, composition, and realism.
2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
I do not believe these videos relate to my project as they were about completely different themes and topics than my project. While these videos were interesting, they really have nothing to do with my theme for the art criticism project which was "trees".
3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?
Both of these videos were interesting. The first film with Greenberg definitely added depth to my understanding of art criticism. It taught me how to take the right approach to critiquing work. The second video, however, did not add depth to my understanding. I did learn a lot of information about the Italian Renaissance, like it was the earliest manifestation of the general European Renaissance, a period of great cultural change and achievement that began in Italy during the 14th century and lasted until the 16th century, marking the transition between Medieval and Early Modern Europe.
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