self-portrait

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?
I chose these because even though they are all posed, none of them are trying to make themselves into something more extravagent than they are.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?
I chose a webcam because it is easy and I can see how it will turn out as I take it.

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?
I did not see many challenges, I just didn't exactly know how I should look.

4. How does this piece represent you?
It represents me because it is me, just sitting, not trying to make myself look more important that I am.

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?
I used color.

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?
I did.
7. What do you think of your final artwork?
I think the picture turned out fairly well.

reflection

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?
I wanted to expand my knowledge of art and artists in general.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?
Art can't be defined by just one thing.  Now, after being through this course, I think art is more of a feeling that something gives you.  Art can be a physical painting, or the smile it puts on your face when you see it.

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?

Lichtenstein was and still is my favorite artist, but I have a new respect for Dali and Warhol.

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 was very nervous about taking an online course, and it was bumpy along the road, and hard to keep up with at times because of work, but overall I enjoyed it's flexibility.

exhibit criticism

1. Which projects did you review?
I quickly looked through all of the projects until I stumbled upon "Time".

2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?
I chose "Time" because it really caught my attention. I thought it was a creative theme.

3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?
I sum things up in short papers, and I did my best to expand my ideas.

4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?
It made me feel like a real art reviewer.

5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?
I would.

6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?
I would say an 8 because it is on the short side.

7. Did you enjoy working on this project?
I did enjoy working on this project.

3 videos

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Pollock- he won an award for his splatter painting and then planned to make a large, more interactive piece. it's so strange to me how down to Earth famous painters about their work and their obvious talent.

Italian Renaissance- when artists re-found their love and passion for their work, and didn't just paint natural things like the ancient Italians did. 

Non-Western Art- I never knew that Paris had a world fair that ran for 8 months. Things like that are so great because you can go to one place that showcases so many places.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
Yes, because they deal with Italian art, that went from traditional to more whimsical.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?
It helps with my understanding because I can hear the way that artists respond to questions, so I know what questions to ask myself and what answers I should find from art.

Slide show project

I enjoyed this project very much. I learned a lot more about Greek culture and I also saw a cohesivness that I  never noticed before about the colors that were used with all of the art work, especially the vases.  All of the work was so beautiful, and it always told a story.

last video blog

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

 

The Lowdown on Lowbrow- art that no one can categorize. basically art that does not want to be defined and did not want to put any type of label on their art.

 

Displaying Modern Art- art had stayed classic for so long, until about the 70's which is when loud, bright colors and busy patterns started being used.

 

Bones of Contention- bones of Native Americans that were taken to study from the genocide should be given back to the Native American tribes, and not been taken to be treated as "toy whistles".  They need a proper burial.

 

Picture Perfect- this is a movie about the man who created Kodak, which I find very interesting because I have been to the Kodak museum.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
Yes because not all art can be defined by one category.  Greek Gods represented by art can be explained in many different ways, and do not have one solid meaning, kind of like lowbrow.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?
I enjoyed the films. I enjoyed how each film talked about a completely different type of art to show different ways that we coulod go about thsi project.

modern and postmodernvideos.

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose the video about the 50's and 60's and Andy Warhol because I am interested in both of those subjects and would like to learn more.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
50's and 60's- the whole video was old fashioned themed, even in the beginning with the color, music and font. Photographs were becoming popular, and everyday items were now being used as art, and avant garde was also being used.

Andy Warhol- he was known for silk screening and repeating an already iconic image into many others to form one giant art piece, which itself became iconic.

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos talk more indepth about these time periods and give many, many examples.


3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I enjoyed these videos because they expanded my knowledge for this class and my personal knowledge which is also good because sometimes I think I should have been born in that time period; the art is so beautiful and simple!