Module 11

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose the videos "Mystic North" and "Expressionism" as my two video choices. I decided to choose these because I didn't really know much about either of these areas and wanted to explore them further. 

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Both videos shared very similar key concepts. The artists that they mentioned were breaking away from the old ways of art. They were changing the lighting in which was used in their paintings to create different effects, and adding more impressionism than the earlier masters. In the second video artist also were taking more time to create emotion with the use of colors and other techniques. 

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? The video helped me gain more understanding of the artist during these times. They also helped me understand the motivation and meaning behind their painting more than the reading did. 

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? I enjoyed both films very much. They were both very interesting to watch and I enjoyed learning about all the different artists and their artwork. 

Art Gallery Visit

When I went to the Penney Art Center the exhibit that stood out the most to me was Philip Burke's. His theme was based of Milan Kundera's novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being, and it was called "The Likeness of Being." 

There was a very crisp clean feeling to the gallery as I walked around it, but it also had that sens of homey aspect to it as well. The layout of the gallery perfectly allowed the artwork to standout not overshadow others. 

My top 3 favorite piece in the exhibit were Joey Ramone, George W. Bush, and Neil Young. There was something different in each portrait that stood out me the most. The bold red background in the George W. Bush piece really draws a person's attention to it especially with the contrasting bright colors used in the face. I was really intrigued by the light to dark scaled colors used in the Neil Young portrait to create the face along with the weird angle it was drawn. Lastly, I liked that there wasn't a great use of bright bold color used in the Joey Ramone portrait but it still seemed to stand out all the same with the small amount that was used.

The most interesting part of the art gallery visit was actually taking the time to look at the gallery itself rather than just the art pieces. I don't think many people realize just how important the layout of the art gallery is to out they experience an exhibit. 

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing? It was pretty fun to use my hand as the subject. Although it did get annoying after a while. 

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why? I used pencil because I didn't have charcoal and don't have much experience using it either.

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand? It wasn't that bad using my non-dominant hand since I do the same thing all the time either using it to right or draw for fun. 

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies? I hadn't realized that I drew different sides of my hand until I uploaded them. Both were pretty hard to draw for me. I think they were successful studies.

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future? Probably it was really funny to draw my right hand and I was more carefree since I wasn't expecting it to come out too great anyway.

 

Module 9

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose the video about Michelangelo because he was an artist I was very familiar with and have always been interested in. I than chose the video about Albrecht Durer for the opposite reason, because he was not someone I knew, and i thought it would be interesting to learn more him. 

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. One of the key concepts that was mentioned in the first video was the effects that Michelangelo had on the history of art. The second video focused a lot on Albrecht Durer's achievement, and that he was one of the greatest artists during the Renaissance.

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? The both talked about hoe great these artists actually were and how important they were to the history of art. 

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? Both videos were very interesting to watch. They including many things that I hadn't know already. 

Module 7 (extension)

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Some of the key concepts discussed in the videos were architecture, design, a building can be a passive building or create an emotional response, and architecture has become a social art form. 

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? I don't think that the beginning of the reading discusses different types of building techniques that weren't spoken about in the video. There was also other things that were discussed in the book that was not mentioned in the videos. 

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture? I learned that architecture doesn't have to be talking about the actual building itself but it can be what makes the building as a whole. I also learned that it is constantly changing. I think that the film was very interesting and insightful. Although the first video was easier to understand more than the second video.

4. Why did you choose the films that you watched? I have always found interior design and architecture interesting, so i figured these would be the best videos to watch.

Peer Art Work

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog

http://billyschiavitti.blogspot.com/2015_02_01_archive.html

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 think that he could have found a better picture for shape because it was very similar to the one he used for line. It is also hard to see actual movement in his chose for that as well. Other than that I the rest of his photos are very well done. 

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?     No, we didn't have any pictures in common. 

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?                             No, none of them really interested me. 

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 that he did a very good job explaining why he decided to pick the pieces he did. I liked the personal reasons he shared in his explanations. 

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful? There have been no comments from peers at this point. 

Module 5 ( Art Gallery Visit)

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

1. Frank Stella, Lac Largonge III, 1969. Acrylic on Canvas. 

The use of such bold colors and unique shapes made just seems to draw my attention to this painting right away. 

2. Frantisek Kupka, Traits, Plans, Profondeur,  1920-1922. Oil on Canvas. 

This painting was one of my favorites at the gallery. I really loved all the different blues and hints of purple and purple. 
B). Which artwork do I feel a connection with? Why?
1. Joan Mitchell, George Went Swimming at Barnes Hole, but it Got Too Cold, 1957. Oil on Canvas. 

I connected with this painting because I liked that  it was so unorganized but it still seemed to have a flow through it too. 

2. Lucas Samaras, Room No.2, 1966. Mirror on Wood.

I thought this was very different, and awesome. There is just so many different places to look and it was impossible for me to take in the thing as whole which was different too. 
C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
1. Robert Rauschenberg, Ace, 1962. Oil, Cardboard, Wood, and Metal on Canvas. 

I would like to know what brought Rauchenberg use so many different materials. 

2. Jean Metzinger, Dancer in a Cafe, 1912.

 I just found this to be very cool and would love to know more about it. I found something new every time I looked at it.