Module 8 Video Discussion

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

Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany - Honestly the title hooked me

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

(first video) - The Egyptians liked to draw their profiles 2 Dimensional, looking front on, with the head turned to the side. They would make the arms put together and all fingers the same length. Then the feet would face the same direction and face would be seen straight on. 

Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany - When the black death hit, a lot of the architecture was never finished and almost half the population didn't make it through. People traveling through infected areas was one of the ways it spread so quickly.

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

(first video) - The video goes more in depth with the reasoning behind the different Egyptian art styles, while the reading mainly talks about just the pieces and styles.

Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany - The video discusses more about the effects of the black death and why so many people chose to paint/draw spiritual pieces. 

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

(first video) - I think the film added depth and understanding because it not only talks about the different art styles of the Egyptians, but why they might have drawn a certain way over another. It's easier to understand a concept when there is reasoning behind it.

Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany - The film adds depth and understanding because I enjoyed learning about what people went through during the black death. It helps me understand why maybe they chose to paint/draw what they did during the time period. 

Video Review Module 7

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

Architecture: The Science of Design - Downtown areas in cities are constantly being developed and remade because of the amount of people there daily. Architects started creating skyscrapers and larger buildings once concrete and steel were discovered.

Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art - Frank Gehry has a museum in Bilbao that is said to be one of the greatest works of contemporary architecture and has also changed the culture of architecture.

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

Architecture: The Science of Design -The text and video discuss different styles of architecture and reasons why they're used and not used. The video goes more in depth with technology than the text and it's interesting to see them tied together. 

Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art - The text describes different styles of architecture and the video shows it in action. We get to see Frank Gehry's designs being made and how they come together.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?

Architecture: The Science of Design - I found it interesting in the video how people are able to use certain technology to see how buildings will react in different weather conditions like wind. I've always been fascinated by architecture so seeing the steps people go through and the different technology that's involved was very interesting to me. It definitely helps me see the bigger picture.

Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art - This video follows Frank Gehry's designs and ideas and how his creations are made. Both videos are very different, but still on the architecture subject. It's interesting to hear what goes through an architects' head when they're working on different designs.

4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?

Architecture: The Science of Design - I chose this video because I'm very interested in the sciences of things, especially being a biology major. 

Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art - I chose this video because I wanted to see how some ideas are made and changed throughout the creating process. Seeing finished products and the ideas they started as is fascinating. 

Module 6 - vid review

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

1.) Emmanuel knew that he wanted to be a sculpture since he was young and as he got older he became fascinated with restoring monuments. Restoration sculptures usually focus on a specific part of the sculpture like the face, hands or legs. 

2.) Glass is a preferred material in architecture because of its many uses. Reflecting glass can be used to help keep the heat in rooms. Glass is good for thermal insulation because of the fine layer of metallic oxides in the glass or on its surface.

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

1.) The text and video discusses using clay for sculptures, but the text goes more into detail on casting as well. We get to watch carving in progress in the video and the text discusses more on the topic.

2.) The text and video discusses different glass making techniques as well as different things that can be made with each technique. Both talk about stained glass and glass blowing and why glass is so popular.

What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?

1.) The first video adds depth and understanding to the topic of sculpture because it follows a sculpture, Emmanuel Fillion, as he creates a new piece made from clay into one made of marble. It's easier to grasp a concept when you can not only read about it, but watch someone take that information and create something with it.  

2.) The second video adds depth and understanding to the topic of craft and installation because it discusses making glass and the reasons people choose it over others. The text explains more about why its popular and the video shows us the process of each glass making technique. And as I said for video one, its easier to grasp a concept when you can read and then watch the information being put to work.

Peer Review Response

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog

 https://grecojr01aed.blogspot.com/ and https://jenellegraap.blogspot.com/

2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images?

I did agree with the element and principals that they listed with the photographs, especially the ones for movement and space. Not only did they represent the principals, but they were stunning to look at as well. I noticed some other elements and principals as well like color and space within a lot of them.  (https://jenellegraap.blogspot.com/)

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?

Yes, both people I responded to as well as myself chose "Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash" as a piece we found intriguing. Similarly, we all would like to know more about the piece. My reasons were slightly different because I also enjoy the piece because of the use of movement and how it makes me think of my grandma who has a print of the piece hanging in her house. 

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?

Yes, "Elements" by Samuel Levi Jones stood out to me because of the use of texture. They used deconstructed medical books on a canvas in this piece and I thought that was really unique and different. I'd like to know why they chose to do something like this and where they got the medical books from? Was there a reason they used medical books and not just any normal book?

5. What do you think about  the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

I think this is valuable in learning because it lets us see what other students are thinking as they do their assignments and as they observe artwork. It's cool to see how similar and different my answers and choices are from my peers.

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

Yes, and they mentioned that they also had chose the "Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash" and for almost the same reasons! It seems like everyone is drawn to that piece.

logo project

(draft logo 1)

(draft logo 2)

1. Discuss what you thought about creating your logo.

I really enjoyed the process of creating my logo and the steps to creating one. 

2. Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation.

Before I even started researching designs I started to brainstorm what I wanted my logo to convey about me. Things like open minded, kind and growth. After coming up with these I went on to researching and ended up using shutterstock photos to give me some inspiration. I started to really like the idea of having a logo that looks like it's in motion to represent a life in progress. I started drawing out my first two ideas, but they couldn't be colored easily and seemed a little too simple. Lastly I came to my final logo after realizing I loved the idea of having three commas pointed to the center. The green color ended up representing growth and nature.

https://www.shutterstock.com/search/logo+comma?site=image&searchterm=logos

3. What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo?

The most important discovery I made was realizing I didn't need a very detailed logo to make it better. 

4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos, powerpoint, and reading material  for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?

The most important thing I learned from research was that brainstorming beforehand what you want your logo to represent, as well as looking at some examples is very helpful.

module 5 project

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?

oil on canvas, 1912

(picture from website)

Dinamismo di un cane al guinzaglio which translates to Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash by Giacomo Balla really stood out to me because I do love dogs and I enjoy how the artist shows it in motion as well as the neutral colors used. My grandma and I both enjoy this piece and point it out every time we visit the gallery. 

oil on canvas 1878-1879

(picture from website)

La Bassin du Jas de Bouffan which translates to The Pool at Jas de Bouffan by Paul Cezanne also stood out to me. I was drawn to it because of the different blues and greens used and the calmness of the piece. From reading more about it I discovered that Jas de Bouffan means place of high winds. Knowing this makes me look at the photo and picture the trees blowing in the wind.

B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?

(picture from website)

I feel a connection with the Bust of a Man piece from 1411-1375 BC because it's amazing to me that people thousands of years ago were able to create pieces like these. I'm very interested in history and archaeology so this was especially intriguing. 

oil on canvas 1864

(picture from website)

La Source de la Loue which translates to The Source of the Loue by Gustave Courbet stood out to me because I wasn't sure what it was until I read a little more about it. After finding out that it's a river you can notice the dept of the piece which I thought made it unique.

C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?

oil on canvas 1913

(picture from website)

I would like to know more about Franz Marc's Die Wolfe because it's mentioned that he used to only paint beautiful and calm pieces of animals like horses and deer. It's such a drastic change in color and form and it's quite interesting that he started to mimic dark times in the real world. I would like to know more about his switch into this new style.

oil on canvas 1913

(picture from website)

I would like to know more about the piece Man in a Hammock by Albert Gleizes and about why he chose to use such a large scale compared to others. I would also like to know more about what other people see when they first look at the piece because before reading about it or even looking at the title I thought of it as the inside of a castle.