Art Gallery Visit

Step 1: The Exhibition

Questions about the exhibit:
1. What is the title of the exhibit? 

• The exhibit is Alexander and The Levy Landscape Exhibit.

2. What is the theme of the exhibition?

• Landscape theme

Step 2: The Gallery

Questions about the physical space:1. What type of lighting is used?

• Bright Lights were used

2. What colors are used on the walls?

• White Walls were in the exhibit

3. What materials are used in the interior artchitecture of the space?

• Paintings on Canvas with Oil

4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?

• It was very relaxing going through the exhibit with all the different nature pieces.

Step 3: The Artwork

Questions about the artwork:1. How are the artworks organized?

• I thought it was very well organized and everything flowed well.

2. How are the artrworks similar?

• I felt the artworks had similarities in areas.

3. How are the artworks different?

• They were different in that the style of artwork was different whether it was a painting or Oil on canvas.

4. How are the artworks framed?

• The artworks I chose were all encapsulated in nice wooden frames.

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?

• Each artwork piece had a plak next to the artwork with the information on the piece and description along with it describing the art piece.

Art Mask Design

1. Upload the three (3) inspiration images to your Blog (or link to your Photobucket account). Explain why you selected the inspiration pieces.

• I chose the three masks, because I am an avid sports fan. I absolutely love my buffalo teams, so I thought why not design something that I love. 

         

2. Include the analysis and description (art criticism steps) of the three (3) inspiration pieces.

• I thought the mask design I did had a great use of the elements and principles. I decided to use a bit from each mask inspiration I chose. I thought that the ones I chose all used the elements and principles very well.

4. Explain how you used the Elements and Principles in your finished mask.

• I chose to do a collage of different images that I liked from three images I chose to work from. I tried my best when looking for the for examples to use in my mask that I incorporated as much of the elements and principles as I could. 

5. Share your opinion of your finished mask and what you thought about creating the mask.

• Seeing this was my first mask design I thought that it came out fairly well. It was fun to do and a little challenging to do cause of how I chose to make my mask. I like how it came out, I would've added more images but I didn't want it to be over crowded and not be able to see the main ones I wanted to show. 

Artwork - Line Blog

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?

• I thought this project was interesting to do with the use of my hand as the object. My only complaint was that I found it rather difficult to do this at first seeing as I am not a art major student nor do I have art background. I feel as if I didn't know much about detailing drawings. If I had more knowledge I could have done a better job with this project.

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?

• I chose to use pencil. I thought the charcoal would be to dark and if it smeared from my hand rubbing the paper the drawing would've looked terrible. The pencil was much easier to work with and I feel that it stood out pretty good and can still tell what it's supposed to be.

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?

• I felt really awkward doing that with my non dominant hand. I was amazed by how much we really are dependent on our dominant hand in everyday life.

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?

• I feel as if both my drawings would've been better if I knew more about art drawing and this was the major I was going to be in. In my opinion for not having much knowledge I would say that they look pretty good. There's definitely differences between the two hand drawings, some parts look more realistic than the other one. I honestly think these are successful studies, but feel that with a little more explanation for this task I would have a better idea if they were successful or not.

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?

• No I would not consider using my non dominant hand for creating art work again when it comes to drawings things. It was too awkward for me and I didn't feel right doing it that way. I kept wanting to switch to my dominant hand.

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.