M12 Videos Review

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

-fitness, health, and beauty combined with art

-Ringgold created a new art form with painted story quilts

-a protest movement was started for museums to allow works by artist of color

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

The videos and readings relate due to the history that art carries in different cultures and backgrounds. They examined the relationship that did not exist before art itself developed as well.

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

The films provided helpful information that related to the readings. I gain insight on information relating to civil rights injustices and art that I was not aware of it. 

M11 Videos Review

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

• Dada and Surrealism
• Expressionism

I choose this two videos because I wanted to gain more insight on expressionism and surrealism connected to art.

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

-the Dada movement was created based on World War 1

-surrealism is a way to increase artist creation

-artist creations are boosted based on the unconscious mind and ideas

-imagery used to boost content and examine the correlation between the used of color, space, texture, and pattern in paintings/ connected to color emotional properties

-a person's knowledge of paintings increase their appreciation 

2. How do the videos relate to the readings?

The videos relate to the readings because it corresponds to the use of imagery and the connect a person can experience through art. It also connects to the correlation between the conscious and unconscious mind of a person during art creation.

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

I thought the films were informative and more understandable, however they were a bit long. I felt as though a few of the videos were going through in depth analysis of artworks which distracted from the key concepts in the videos.

M10 Videos Review

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

- materials were collected from Central Mexico and other parts of United States to create masks

- Masks buried in offerings from Teotihuacan

-Olmec masks and objects were used

-Teotihuacan means City of the Gods in Nahuatl

- masks buried at Aztec Temple Mayo and long distance trades were made

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

I thought the videos were very helpful and informative for the development of creating a mask. Th videos provided evidence, cultural history, and background about how masks influenced cultures. Some cultures practices traditions such as girl initiations that were used with masks. I thought the videos helped me gain insight on the purpose masks can hold.

Reflections- M15

 
1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?
My expectations were met for this course because I was interested in learning more about different forms of art, various types of media, and more about art history. 

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?
I defined art as a form of expression using music, dance, writing, drawing, or painting. Art is a creative skill that is used to portray visual representation, imagination, or even emotion. I would still identify art as a form of expression because it is a way for people to communicate their feelings or thoughts, and imagination. 

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?

My favorite music and poetry artist is Reyna Biddy, and it honestly still remains Biddy because I am able to relate to a lot of her work and her experiences. While completing one of the projects, I remembered that my favorite artist used to be Frida Kahlo, she was a Mexican painter that painted many self-portraits and works about her culture. The main thing I liked about her work is that often times she painted things that were happening in her life that represented her story, and it carried a legacy because her story still resides with her different works of art.

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 think this online course with very manageable in the beginning of the semester compared to others that I have taken. However, once COVID-19 caused all things to be remotely completed it did make taking this course a bit difficult. I say that it was difficult because it was a lot trying to manage my actually major core classes and an online elective. Although this class was already online, my main core classes workload was already a bit much and to add the elective course work too was a lot.

M14: Art Analysis

1. Use the vocabulary you have learned in class to describe this artwork or performance in detail.

The artwork is a three dimensional piece that creates a sense of movement within the picture and represents unity by the various forms of elements and principles that are used. It is representational and abstract because it has a mixture of recognizeable objects like people, face feautures, animals, and a building. 

2. What processes were used to create this work? What social influences might the artist be responding to and why?

The process of sketching was possibly used to create this work and a mixture of collage images that were depicted. The social influences could have been medieval times and political influences; classical and Renaissance art.

3. What is the relationship of this work to the time and society in which it was created? Describe the symbols used to express this relationship.

During the Renaissance or Medieval times is associated with this art; due to the structure and humanism within the piece. The movement in the piece can represent emotion and chaos revolving around politics and religion.

4. Identify elements in the work that evoke a persuasive or emotional response. Be specific about what those responses are and why.

The movement in the piece shows an emotional response because it appears to be feeling in action. Different forms and lines are used within the piece to depict figures or objects, value within the art of light and dark, space or shape, and mixed content.

5. Evaluate what you perceive to be the strengths and weaknesses of the work.  Apply discipline specific vocabulary and concepts when describing your point of view.

The strengths are the depiction of emotion of the faces and shown within the whole piece, it makes the picture feel as though it is in motion. The weakness is the lack of color used because it probably would have been easier to depict what is happening or more symbolic parts in the piece if there were some parts in color. 

Self-Potrait

Detroit Institute of Art

 

Title: Self-Portrait

Artist: Paul Cezanne

|Date: 1896-1898

Size: 18 x 25 in.

Media: lithograph printed in gray

Title: Self-Portrait

Artist: Vincent van Gogh

Date: 1887

Size: 10 x 13 in.

Media: oil on artist board

Title: Berthe Morisot

Date: 1872/1874

Size: 7 x 9 in.

Media: lithograph printed in black

 

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces? 

I selected the three pieces above because each piece showed me a different form of texture and form within the art. I wanted my self-portrait to be precise and realistic but the pieces helped me depict the details within my portrait as well.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I selected pencil because it is easier to use and eraser when I make a mistake. 

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

I had a difficult time portraying the structure of my face and the details. I maintained the challenge my focusing on just the portrait portion of the picture instead of the background.

4. How does this piece represent you?

This piece represents me because it shows the chapter in my life that I am closing, which is completing my undergrad. I instantly thought of this self-portrait because it is the most recent self-portrait I have and it represents the most important moment in my life at the time. 

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

I applied the elements and principle of line, form, shape, and contrast in this piece. The structure of my face and lines on certain parts of portrait like the graduation cap, gown, and my hair. 

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

I enjoyed working on this project because I have not created a self-portrait since 9th grade and it was something I enjoyed. It is challenging, but I believe it is something that you can build skill in as you practice more. 

7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I thought this was an amazing idea for the final artwork because it was a closing piece that could have represented different things for people. For me personally, I enjoyed this assignment because it was a closing chapter for me that I was able to portray within the self-portrait.

Module 13 Videos Review

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

-Picasso was the one of the first to introduce space as content for sculptures

-Necessary skills for curator: being open-minded, flexibility, willing to think against your own beliefs

-Attempting to be a perfectionist; examining all necessary details, learning different perspectives, and about things that can be changed or better

-Art Curator included/excluded artworks: gallery ads and exhibit, and depends on the context of the collection - should try telling a story based on artwork

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

Yes, the videos relate to the art exhibition project because they provided helpful details on the type of things to be aware of within the pieces you choose, the type of work to include or exclude, and being open-minded when choosing artworks.

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 believe that the films were helpful for me with forming ideas for themes of my art exhibition project. There was helpful information about how to choose artworks and the type of materials there are.