Module 9

1. I have to say it was a little strange looking and drawing my own hand not to mention hard. It makes realize how difficult drawing is.  It definately is a natural talent.
2. I used pencil media and tried to make it look like charcoal effect. I feel more comfortable with the pencil.
3. It was unnatural to draw with my non-dominent hand.
4. I think my drawings were successful or maybe just ok. One thing I don't pretend to do is to know how to draw. 

5. No I would not consider using my non-dominent hand to create atwork in the future, I am horrible using my dominent hand.

Module 9 video blog review

1. I picked The Drawings of Michelangelo and Leonardo a Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance because I think they are two of the most talented artists that ever lived.  I am not an art major and still find their works very interesting and magnificent.  They are also both from Italy where I would love to visit some day. 2. I was surpised to learn in the video about Michelangelo that he taught himself how to sculp. How does someone do such amazing work by teaching themselves?  Another key concept I learned that he carried around 4 paintings with him and would often like to would create drawings of their next movement to get an idea of what it would look like if he were to sculped it. Some key concepts I learned while watching Leonardo da vinci were that I did not know he was a model first. I also did not realize what a man of many talents he was he had a brillant mind,seems to see something and put engineering thoughts to work. I also didn't know people thought he was a homosexual and was aquitted on horrible charges.  It seems that the drawings he drew after this happened were implicating his feelings of darkness. He also considered himself uneducated which is just not right. 3. The video's relate to the readings in many ways one of which they explain a little bit about the history of artists and their works of art. But the videos go more into depth personally wise. 4.These films were more interesting to me than the others probably because  I like the artists. They add depth to understanding by making key points stand out and make sure they are added in the videos. Submitted Files No files submitted

 

1. I picked The Drawings of Michelangelo and Leonardo a Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance because I think they are two of the most talented artists that ever lived.  I am not an art major and still find their works very interesting and magnificent.  They are also both from Italy where I would love to visit some day. 2. I was surpised to learn in the video about Michelangelo that he taught himself how to sculp. How does someone do such amazing work by teaching themselves?  Another key concept I learned that he carried around 4 paintings with him and would often like to would create drawings of their next movement to get an idea of what it would look like if he were to sculped it. Some key concepts I learned while watching Leonardo da vinci were that I did not know he was a model first. I also did not realize what a man of many talents he was he had a brillant mind,seems to see something and put engineering thoughts to work. I also didn't know people thought he was a homosexual and was aquitted on horrible charges.  It seems that the drawings he drew after this happened were implicating his feelings of darkness. He also considered himself uneducated which is just not right. 3. The video's relate to the readings in many ways one of which they explain a little bit about the history of artists and their works of art. But the videos go more into depth personally wise. 4.These films were more interesting to me than the others probably because  I like the artists. They add depth to understanding by making key points stand out and make sure they are added in the videos. Submitted Files No files submitted

 

1. I picked The Drawings of Michelangelo and Leonardo a Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance because I think they are two of the most talented artists that ever lived.  I am not an art major and still find their works very interesting and magnificent.  They are also both from Italy where I would love to visit some day. 2. I was surpised to learn in the video about Michelangelo that he taught himself how to sculp. How does someone do such amazing work by teaching themselves?  Another key concept I learned that he carried around 4 paintings with him and would often like to would create drawings of their next movement to get an idea of what it would look like if he were to sculped it. Some key concepts I learned while watching Leonardo da vinci were that I did not know he was a model first. I also did not realize what a man of many talents he was he had a brillant mind,seems to see something and put engineering thoughts to work. I also didn't know people thought he was a homosexual and was aquitted on horrible charges.  It seems that the drawings he drew after this happened were implicating his feelings of darkness. He also considered himself uneducated which is just not right. 3. The video's relate to the readings in many ways one of which they explain a little bit about the history of artists and their works of art. But the videos go more into depth personally wise. 4.These films were more interesting to me than the others probably because  I like the artists. They add depth to understanding by making key points stand out and make sure they are added in the videos. Submitted Files No files submitted

 
1. I picked The Drawings of Michelangelo and Leonardo a Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance because I think they are two of the most talented artists that ever lived.  I am not an art major and still find their works very interesting and magnificent.  They are also both from Italy where I would love to visit some day.
2. I was surpised to learn in the video about Michelangelo that he taught himself how to sculp. How does someone do such amazing work by teaching themselves?  Another key concept I learned that he carried around 4 paintings with him and would often like to would create drawings of their next movement to get an idea of what it would look like if he were to sculped it. Some key concepts I learned while watching Leonardo da vinci were that I did not know he was a model first. I also did not realize what a man of many talents he was he had a brillant mind,seems to see something and put engineering thoughts to work. I also didn't know people thought he was a homosexual and was aquitted on horrible charges.  It seems that the drawings he drew after this happened were implicating his feelings of darkness. He also considered himself uneducated which is just not right.
3. The video's relate to the readings in many ways one of which they explain a little bit about the history of artists and their works of art. But the videos go more into depth personally wise.
4.These films were more interesting to me than the others probably because  I like the artists. They add depth to understanding by making key points stand out and make sure they are added in the videos.

Module 8

I chose the following videos Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek Art, and The Greek Awakening; Art from the 5 th Century; because I was impressed with the Bysantine archictecture in chapter 15 Hagia Spohia. For the film The Greek Awakening is very interesting because I am actually learning about the Parthenon and Pericles in one of my other classes, plus Greek sculptures are amazing.
2.I did not realize the Greece was so very religious and this also played a major rold in the European and Byzantine style coming together. Greek orthodox had a  profound effect on art and culture.Egyptian art didn't change because it didn't want to. Modern cities have similar classical styles. I also did not realize people still go to the Oracle home of God Apollo to culsult for their futures.
3Key concepts,.In the video more Human that Human that all around the world people copy Venic Von Willendory, I think that that the artist was imitating a pregnant women, the only thing that is weird is no arms, face nor legs. Greeks have passed on the architect all over the world.  They have added great detail to the formation and rigidness of such sculptures.
The readings relate more towards the Greek structures and formation of Europe and how the cultures with art and the remarkable buildings and how they are built.
4. The films are informational especially because  I am already learning about the Greeks and their classical age and can relate to this better.

Module 7

1.While watching the video Architecture Science of Design, I was surprised that the scientific componet for concrete was how it sets underwater, that these conditions are ideal to bring all the elements together. I also did not realize the whirlwinds that have to be taken into consideration when building a skyscraper and that they actually have the to and fro motion to sway so the winds can not ruin the structure.
2. The videos relate to the readings alot with the Greek and Romans architecture explaining the different types of columns and how it seems that the Roman architecture is one widely used in many areas. I thought about and think the front of Albright Knox gallery used Ionic columns.
3. The films are informational on the history and brilliantness that goes into building these magnificent structures. I did forget to mention on how interesting it was in the Science of Design video explained the computer  part of the one building and that you could actually program how hot your water is for a shower. You don't realize the depth that is involved in constructing buildings and how many components have to be considered while architects are doing this.
4. I actually also watched the video Frank Gehry and although it was not my favorite one I was stunned at the structures he did come up with, it seemed as though he would build these with music in his mind and you can feel the presence of it. I found the Science of Design to be my favorite because of the more informaitonal pieces on other componets such as the electrical part and how the concrete is used in structures.

Module 6

1. Installation art is a work of art that can be entered,explored experienced and talked about. For example Harry Potter at Disney World . It is an idea you create and make into an area that when a person sees it or may walk through it.
2.I think any matierals can be used for installation art in the book it shows stix made into something that looks like a human.
3. Why not make installation art? It is more for the common person that can put you in there time or majical place that create.
4. I loved the Saite-Chapelle, it is not only a beautifull sight, it is calming and a feeling of safe from the outside world.

I am using a Halloween theme for my installation piece, my connection is memories of childhood and of my children, it is their favorite thing to celebrate next to Christmas. Themes of Art would be enviornment and consumerism.  Alot of consumers put alot of money and time into this theme.

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Module 6 Review of other blogs

1. http://Graz01.blogspot.com
  http://vincesaed200.blogspot.com/  
2. When looking at Project #1 I agreed with elements and principles, in fact both students had remarkable ideas and added other elements. I thought they were very clever.
3. The only image that I saw was the same as mine was in Grazis The Veteran we both used that painting. The reason was different,she was unsure how she felt.
 4.  In Vincent's he chose was the Staircase sculpture's I related in the fact that I was attracted to them for the precise and clean look they had.  I love the contemporary look and thats what kind of artwork it is.
5. Reading their reflection is good insight on how other's think.  I like their point of view and definately learn when they take images of things I never would think of. Sometimes I feel like I am behind.
6. I haven't had any comments yet but I will check again.

Module 6

1. The key concepts I learned from the videos was how far back this all began. I never gave it much thought before. First off I never knew glass came from sand and there are so many other elements that come together to make glass after it is fired. The way it is shaped and molded then hardens as it cools. The best part for me is how they make patterns and cut the glass when preparing stain glass.  Stain glass windows are one of my favorite types of glass to admire.  One of the reasons I like to go to a church is to admire them. It was interesting to hear that they are researching in making ceramic engines for cars, that this would be better for the environment and also on gas.  It would make cars even lighter. That would be cool if this acturally happened.

2. The videos are similar to the readings in the way they explain how glass is made, and how items are molded and cut. It is just that the videos are more detailed.  Actually seeing the sculptor on the video and watching him explain his steps when sculptoring was more interesting than reading about it.

3. The films in my opinion are good.  They definately go into more depth or maybe it seems that way because your watching a work of art come to life. You can actually see the sculpting,molding. I was also amazed at the fact how they come across marble and how they go through 1,150,000lbs. a year.Duplicating what men did years and years ago on getting marble shows that old habits die hard.