Module 8 Video Review Blog

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

I chose the video I did solely because it looked the most interesting and grabbed my attention. 

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

How art made the world 1 - In this video I learned about the most stunning treasures in the world and the obstacles the artists had to deal with back then. The human body inspires and manipulates us everyday. Images are rarely created the aren't realistic to which the specific person looks like. The Greeks were the first to create realistic naked statues of human beings. 

The Greek Awakening - Greece is part of the furniture of the mind. The shaped things the way we saw them and looked at things in the world. The Greek awakening created the sense of thinking that we live with now. Painting and sculpture started to be done in a creative way in human picture and design. The statues became human Gods because the Greeks became God and were afraid of loosing battles with others. The statue of Poseidon and Athena was very interesting and detailed. It portrayed a lot of information on the meaning of the statue and what each part of the piece meant.

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

These videos relate to the text because they both describe the history of Greek art and the chapter is a summary of both videos, modern art of the body. Both videos and the reading were alike in ways that they built off of each other.

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

 I believe that the videos did in fact add to my understanding of architecture. Between both videos, I gained information that I have never knew about before. I felt after watching these videos it explained more how art mad the world "more human, than human". I felt the video I chose went along with the required video and also felt I got a good amount of information out of the video I chose.

Module 7 Video Blog

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

Architecture: In this video, I learned more about the aspects of architecture and why buildings are constructed the way they are. There are a few problems that are involved like wind and earthquakes that disrupt a building more as the building gets higher. This video clip also includes adding electricity to buildings and what it would be like with a “smart” building.

Imperial Rome: This videos key concepts surround the architecture that built Rome and its neighboring cities. This video breaks down specific buildings and describes how they are built and their purpose of the structure.

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

These videos relate to the text because they both describe the history of architecture and the chapter is a summary of both videos, modern architecture as well as the famous architecture of Ancient Rome.

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

I believe that the videos did in fact add to my understanding or architecture. Between both videos, I got a modern and historic view of the architecture for the two cultures and the designs implemented. I learned a little more about the wind blowing around taller buildings too.

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

I chose the videos I did solely because they looked the most interesting and they are the shortest two of the four videos. (hey, I’m being honest)

Peer Review

My blog review I had to do that was above me didn't have any posts after the first post, so I chose Ashley's blog and my other one was Courtney's. 

http://ashleys-art200.blogspot.com/

http://funart2825.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 agreed with what the other students chose to represent their elements and principles. All examples were clearly represented. I did see other elements and principles in the postings. They were representing unity but also could represent color. 

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?

•  There were no art works posted that were the same as what I had posted. I went to the Albright Knox Art to do this assignment and both students I am reviewing also went to the Albright Knox.

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?

• The picture from both blogs were expressed very well. I think they really emphasizes the element and principle very well. I thought that all images to the blog for project 2 was interesting, the works picked were awesome and both provided well detailed information about them and what they got out of the visit.

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 thought this was a cool way to learn more about the elements and principles. When we look at the ideas of other students, it helps me to connect the element or principle to the photo and gives another example to what it is about. It is interesting to see what people interpret each photo as, especially since most, if not all, pictures have more than one element or principle.

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

• As of right now, there are no comments posted to my blog. I will hopefully have either the answer here, or a comment of my own talking about any comments to my blog. 

   

Module Six - Blog: Video Review

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

•  Through the Eyes: The main topics of this video discuss the process of creating a marble sculpture and what the artist does during the process. One detail from the video is the concept of leaving bridges in small parts, like fingers, to help prevent breakage in shipping. The process starts off with a sketch, then to make a smaller model in clay to include as much detail as they can. Then comes making a mold of the clay model out of plaster and silicone, and splitting that so a solid plaster model can be made. The process continues on to a finished marble sculpture, but the process of making the sculpture is specific and every step is important as the next.             
• Glass and Ceramics: The video shows the process of how glass and clay are created and the process it is used to create a sculpture. Glass starts from sand, is heated, and turns to liquid, where other materials are mixed. The glass is then blown to create the shape. The video also states the process of making stained glass. Ceramics on the other hand is clay that's heated to a specific temperature. Mixes of specific clays are mixed, shaped, fired, and hen glazed. 

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

•              The videos relate to the book in a way which they both break down the process of making specific sculptures, what materials are used. The histories that go with each medium and sculpture and they both also include details to specific works of art.

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

•  I think that both videos are interesting and very factual about how to make the specific sculptures. I enjoyed both, it was cool to see the process. Both videos in detail explain the entire process on how to make marble, glass, and ceramic sculptures while showing and explaining in detail.