1.) The videos I selected were Buddhism and Hinduism. I had selected these two videos because I thought it would be interesting to compare the two religions.
2.) For the Buddhism video I learned a lot about their culture. For starters I learned that it began in India, that Bodh Gaya is a scared place where fact and legend intertwined. I thought the gateway to the temple that was carved with teachings was very interesting because of how much it meant to the people. I has learned that Buddha said that monks can be in the world but may not be on it, that this was the Buddha’s way. Also the golden age where teachings of Buddhism swept all throughout India, and they had a multitude of followers. Also I learned that after Buddha died it ended the golden age. His final teaching was all compounds wear out, walk your own way will diligence. And after a hundred years after his death Buddhism split into two groups. From the Hinduism video I learned that the oldest inhabited city in the world is Varanasi. That it is over a 3000 year old religious story. Also I believed how much the stream/ river of Ganges meant to the Hindu’s that is where death, life, and rebirth happened. I got to watch an Aarti ceremony that literally means removal of pain. These ceremonies are dedicated to the mother of Ganges who helps those who bathe in her waters.
3.) I feel that these videos related to the text because in both videos they touched on the culture and how it influenced their architecture.
4.) I thought that these videos were very interesting. I like how I got to see more visuals of their architecture, and culture further than the book had touched on. I also found it very interesting to compare the two cultures by watching one video after the other.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Mask
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Par Man Halloween Mask - Japan
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Dominican Devil Mask - Carnival, Dominican Republic
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Fancy Coconut Mask – Loiza, Puerto Rico
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4.) While creating my mast I used a few elements and principles. I used line, color, and shape to create the design that I wanted. I used bright vibrant colors all in the same shade, reds and oranges to create an effect while using its opposite color green. Also I used three dimension when shaping the eyes and the mouth to give the mask a real like face. I also used pattern all around the mask to keep it simple and easy on the eyes.
5.) I like my finished mask and enjoyed creating it. It is not everyday I sit down with crayons and get creative. I enjoy the process of researching and coming up with different ideas and incorporating them all into my finished product.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Module 9 Video Reviews
1.) I had selected The Drawings of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance. I selected these two videos because both of their names are familiar to me and I like their artwork.
2.) A.) In the Drawings of Michelangelo video I learned a lot about Michelangelo’s work. For starters we all know what an amazing artist he was, but I learned about how he aimed to display perfectionism through his techniques. I found it very interesting that he taught himself how to sculpt and how he became a master, look at his sculpture of David. He mainly focused on human figures. Also I found it interesting how much work went into his sketches of the drawings for the Sistine chapel.
B.) In the Leonardo da Vinci video it taught me a lot about Leonardo da Vinci himself by taking us through his life. Leonardo was a painter, sculptor, architect and engineer. He studies anatomy, physiology, architecture, along with many other ideas of science and art. He was considered the “Renaissance Man” and principles of proportion and balance were extremely important throughout his artwork. He had also worked for the King of France near the end of his career.
3.) These videos had related to the text because both Michelangelo and Leonardo were discussed throughout the chapters. For example the Mona Lisa and the statue of David are two of the most famous pieces of art that these artists are responsible for creating.
4.) I had liked both of these videos; I like both of these artists and often use their work as examples throughout our assignments. Both videos had added depth to my knowledge about these artists as well.
2.) A.) In the Drawings of Michelangelo video I learned a lot about Michelangelo’s work. For starters we all know what an amazing artist he was, but I learned about how he aimed to display perfectionism through his techniques. I found it very interesting that he taught himself how to sculpt and how he became a master, look at his sculpture of David. He mainly focused on human figures. Also I found it interesting how much work went into his sketches of the drawings for the Sistine chapel.
B.) In the Leonardo da Vinci video it taught me a lot about Leonardo da Vinci himself by taking us through his life. Leonardo was a painter, sculptor, architect and engineer. He studies anatomy, physiology, architecture, along with many other ideas of science and art. He was considered the “Renaissance Man” and principles of proportion and balance were extremely important throughout his artwork. He had also worked for the King of France near the end of his career.
3.) These videos had related to the text because both Michelangelo and Leonardo were discussed throughout the chapters. For example the Mona Lisa and the statue of David are two of the most famous pieces of art that these artists are responsible for creating.
4.) I had liked both of these videos; I like both of these artists and often use their work as examples throughout our assignments. Both videos had added depth to my knowledge about these artists as well.
Hand Drawing
1.) It was weird to use my hand as the subject of drawing because I never really concentrate on all of the details of my hand. But I thought it was fun to try to recreate even though I have horrible drawing skills.
2.) The media that I selected was a pencil because it was what I had closet to me and I have never worked with charcoal before.
3.)When creating the drawing of my non-dominant hand it was difficult I never write with my non-dominant hand so I found trying to make the lines very difficult.
4.) I think the point of showing the difference between your dominant hand and your non-dominant hand was shown. It was more difficult and looked more abstract then using your non-dominant hand. When using your dominant hand it was easier to show exactly what you were trying to create, your hand. I believe them to be successful studies, but they do not look similar at all.
5.) I would not consider using my non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future because it was more difficult and I got better results using my dominant hand. Maybe if I practiced more it would be easier and then I would give it some consideration.
2.) The media that I selected was a pencil because it was what I had closet to me and I have never worked with charcoal before.
3.)When creating the drawing of my non-dominant hand it was difficult I never write with my non-dominant hand so I found trying to make the lines very difficult.
4.) I think the point of showing the difference between your dominant hand and your non-dominant hand was shown. It was more difficult and looked more abstract then using your non-dominant hand. When using your dominant hand it was easier to show exactly what you were trying to create, your hand. I believe them to be successful studies, but they do not look similar at all.
5.) I would not consider using my non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future because it was more difficult and I got better results using my dominant hand. Maybe if I practiced more it would be easier and then I would give it some consideration.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Module 8 Video Review
1.)The video I had chosen to watch out of this list was, The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure. I choose this video because it sounded like it was going to relate to the text the most.
2.)A.) Throughout the video, The Measure of All Things, I learned some very interesting things. For starters, Greek art disregarded religious functions, their sculptures demonstrated realism. Statues of humans were carved with many lines to show age, beauty, and strength. Lastly, Greek pottery acted as sensual imagery. B.) From the video More Human Than Human, I had learned that the brain is hardwired to favor exaggeration. That artists are obsessed with images that don’t resemble a real human being, in fact it was common to create statues with exaggerated female form. Scientists believed that this was to express the importance of such body parts. I learned that Egyptians images were proportional and realistic and unchanging, while the Greek believed that God took human form.
3.)These videos related to the text because they further explained Greek civilization and the history that was discussed in the text. The Measure of All Things discusses the principles of balance and movement that artists put into their artwork. The More Human than Human video related to the text because it talked about how Egyptian art did not change for thousands of years, and the female statutes that were built. The text had suggested that it was for fertility but the video had suggested that it was to demonstrate their importance.
4.)I liked these films and believe that they added depth to my understanding of the readings because the videos went in depth about certain concepts that were discussed in the text. They added to my understanding of the Greek civilization by adding a different/ new perspective.
2.)A.) Throughout the video, The Measure of All Things, I learned some very interesting things. For starters, Greek art disregarded religious functions, their sculptures demonstrated realism. Statues of humans were carved with many lines to show age, beauty, and strength. Lastly, Greek pottery acted as sensual imagery. B.) From the video More Human Than Human, I had learned that the brain is hardwired to favor exaggeration. That artists are obsessed with images that don’t resemble a real human being, in fact it was common to create statues with exaggerated female form. Scientists believed that this was to express the importance of such body parts. I learned that Egyptians images were proportional and realistic and unchanging, while the Greek believed that God took human form.
3.)These videos related to the text because they further explained Greek civilization and the history that was discussed in the text. The Measure of All Things discusses the principles of balance and movement that artists put into their artwork. The More Human than Human video related to the text because it talked about how Egyptian art did not change for thousands of years, and the female statutes that were built. The text had suggested that it was for fertility but the video had suggested that it was to demonstrate their importance.
4.)I liked these films and believe that they added depth to my understanding of the readings because the videos went in depth about certain concepts that were discussed in the text. They added to my understanding of the Greek civilization by adding a different/ new perspective.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Module 7: Video Review
1.) Throughout the video, The Science of Design, I had learned about both skycrapper that skyscrappers and concrete. Skyscrappers are built of steel skeltons, that they consist of both a superstructure and a underground structure. I learned that in order to build the underground structure they need to dig a whole in the ground until they reach rock that is heavy enough to hold up the skyscrapper. Also, I did not know that skyscrappers could sway a whole meter! I learned how concrete was made, and how cement reacts with water. Also, that reinforced concrete never breaks abruptly it only cracks.
Throughout the video, Last Call for Planet Earth: Sustainable Development and Architecture, I had learned alot about the realization for green architecture. Companies are realizing that having a sustainablity strategy is important to maintain business. That buildigns with solid structures can be used many different ways. How architects condiser different designs that will integrate energy systems. Also I found the French offices very intersting, they save by reducing buildings 30%, because 20% - 30% of people are not in their offices every day, so they have no such things as a fixed office. Also, I thought that gardens in the middle of the buildings was a great way to create an aesthetic green environment.
2.) The Science of Depth video related to the text because it talked about how Greek and Roman ruins made of concrete are still standing today. The text described how we have learned and used so many techniques of constuction from the Greek and Roman civilizations.
The Last Call for Plant Earth video relates to the text because they both discuss how important "Green Architecture" has become. They touch on the protection of the environemtn and both show how development has change thorughout civilizations over time.
3.) I would say that the Science and Design video added a little depth to my understanding of architecture. I found this video to be somewhat intersting, and liked how it discussed how concrete was made. I also learned some very interesting facts about skyscrappers that I did not know before hand.
I did not really care for the Last Call for Planet Earth video, even though it had good information in it. I found it very hard to understand becuase of the accents and had to read the captions while watching the video.
4.) I had choosen these films at random. There was no specific reason why I had chosen them.
Throughout the video, Last Call for Planet Earth: Sustainable Development and Architecture, I had learned alot about the realization for green architecture. Companies are realizing that having a sustainablity strategy is important to maintain business. That buildigns with solid structures can be used many different ways. How architects condiser different designs that will integrate energy systems. Also I found the French offices very intersting, they save by reducing buildings 30%, because 20% - 30% of people are not in their offices every day, so they have no such things as a fixed office. Also, I thought that gardens in the middle of the buildings was a great way to create an aesthetic green environment.
2.) The Science of Depth video related to the text because it talked about how Greek and Roman ruins made of concrete are still standing today. The text described how we have learned and used so many techniques of constuction from the Greek and Roman civilizations.
The Last Call for Plant Earth video relates to the text because they both discuss how important "Green Architecture" has become. They touch on the protection of the environemtn and both show how development has change thorughout civilizations over time.
3.) I would say that the Science and Design video added a little depth to my understanding of architecture. I found this video to be somewhat intersting, and liked how it discussed how concrete was made. I also learned some very interesting facts about skyscrappers that I did not know before hand.
I did not really care for the Last Call for Planet Earth video, even though it had good information in it. I found it very hard to understand becuase of the accents and had to read the captions while watching the video.
4.) I had choosen these films at random. There was no specific reason why I had chosen them.
Video Review
1.) In the video, Through the Eyes of a Sculptor, I learned the process of creating a sculpture. I have never seen this completed before, and learned about how much work goes into creating the final piece. I also learned about the traditions of Michelangelos time about building sculpture and how it compares to todays time. Lastly, the most intersting thing was how artists help to restore old sculptures from the past and how much passion they show for the artwork. In the Glass and Cermics video, I learned alot. First of all right in the beginning I was shocked to hear that glass is made of sand, I have never heard that before. Also, that glass is a liquid that stiffens when cool. I enjoyed watching the process of how glass was made.
2.) The videos related to the text because they both describe how glass, ceramics, and clay were made and what they are used for. Also, they both touch on the history of the materials. Also, text talked about how clay, glass, and ceramiacs have transformed to be considered fine art through painting and creating different effects on the finish product the video had demonstrated this process.
3.) I really enjoyed the Glass and Ceramics film, it make me want to go to the corning muesum of glass. I learned alot by watching the processes of creating glass, ceramics, and a scultpre, compared to just reading it. The video's (especially Glass and Ceramics) helped me to better understand the materials and the process of creating them.
2.) The videos related to the text because they both describe how glass, ceramics, and clay were made and what they are used for. Also, they both touch on the history of the materials. Also, text talked about how clay, glass, and ceramiacs have transformed to be considered fine art through painting and creating different effects on the finish product the video had demonstrated this process.
3.) I really enjoyed the Glass and Ceramics film, it make me want to go to the corning muesum of glass. I learned alot by watching the processes of creating glass, ceramics, and a scultpre, compared to just reading it. The video's (especially Glass and Ceramics) helped me to better understand the materials and the process of creating them.
Peer Reviews
1.) http://art200byme.blogspot.com/ & http://artishappinesss.blogspot.com/
2.) Yes, I believe they both captured the elemetns and principles in their images. I also seen other elements and principles in their images other than the ones that they were trying to capture, as I found this in mine as well. For example, in David's picture he had used for lines could have also been used for space.
3.) No, my peers did not select any of the same pictures as my own.
4.) Yes, I had liked the image that David selected called, Koolpop, by Carrie Yamaoka. I had liked this media because of the way she had used a monochromatic color scheme to create such drastic effects throughout her painting. This image looks like rippling water, and I wonder if this is what she was trying to create.
5.) Yes, I found this project to be valuable. It was a nice opportunity to compare others work to my own. To see the way other classmates had interpreted things differently from my own opintions has given me a new perspective.
6.) I found the comments of my peers to be semi-useful. I liked their opinions and will take them into consideration on what I should focus more on.
2.) Yes, I believe they both captured the elemetns and principles in their images. I also seen other elements and principles in their images other than the ones that they were trying to capture, as I found this in mine as well. For example, in David's picture he had used for lines could have also been used for space.
3.) No, my peers did not select any of the same pictures as my own.
4.) Yes, I had liked the image that David selected called, Koolpop, by Carrie Yamaoka. I had liked this media because of the way she had used a monochromatic color scheme to create such drastic effects throughout her painting. This image looks like rippling water, and I wonder if this is what she was trying to create.
5.) Yes, I found this project to be valuable. It was a nice opportunity to compare others work to my own. To see the way other classmates had interpreted things differently from my own opintions has given me a new perspective.
6.) I found the comments of my peers to be semi-useful. I liked their opinions and will take them into consideration on what I should focus more on.
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