Dry Paint

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. The two videos I choose were, Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the '50s and '60s, and Uncertainty: Modernity and Art. These two titles instantly jumped out at me. Not only do they sound like they go into depth about abstract art, which I love, they also bring in separate interesting topics. The first one bring in history. I have always thought art from the '50s and '60s was especially beautiful. The second has the word uncertainty. This world automatically makes me wonder and guess what the video could be about. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. The first video, Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the 50's and 60's, automatically begins with an interesting sentence. It explains how in abstract art, the title is so the viewer can figure out what the painting is and feels, not just what it shows. I love this line. Many people do...

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. The videos I chose were Dada and Surrealism, and Expressionism. I chose these two video because they sounded the most interesting. I personally enjoy works that have these elements, and I always wondered what helped shift artwork from the classical style that is usually seen. Both these videos emphasize the abstract views that I love.  2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. The first video I watched was Dada and Surrealism. Kurt Schwitter's was one of the first people to use abstract ideas. After the war he created pieces using things he found in his everyday life. This was not anticipated at all and many people did not understand this art. He in fact helped create a larger meaning of the word art, by expanding its definition.  This video also explains how arts can have many meanings behind their creations. They do not always have to be serious messages. ...

Step 1: The Exhibition Questions about the exhibit: 1. What is the title of the exhibit? Out of Sight! Art of the Senses 2. What is the theme of the exhibition? The theme of the exhibit was the fact that in our everyday lives all five of our senses come together at every instant. Even though we might not necessarily realize it. The art pieces in this exhibit each emphasized certain senses or multiple senses to show the viewer and help the viewer bring their senses together. This allows the viewer to make the unfamiliar, familiar. Step 2: The Gallery Questions about the physical space: 1. What type of lighting is used? The lightening used was interesting. I had never put together the fact that the lighting can change the mood of an exhibit. Pieces that were darker had darker more mood lighting. This added to their already eerie vibe and made the viewer feel the piece more in-depth. Pieces that were bright of reflect had brighter lighting. This allowed them to stand out a...

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose the videos, Buddhism and Hinduism, because I find these two very interesting. I also remember learning about them in high school. I always enjoyed the lessons about them and wished they were longer and more in depth. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. For the first video, Hinduism, I learned that Hinduism has been around for about 3000 years. Hindu's can worship anywhere, meaning they do not have to be in a church. Some rituals are focused on removing pain and are dedicated to their gods. Hinduism also focusing on letting go of things, emphasizing on the fact that you cannot take it with you once you die. For the second video, Buddhism, I learned a lot. Buddhism began because the Prince who found it say all that was wrong in the world and was lost. He didn't know how the world could be so bad. I feel like many people can relate to this. I kno...

I selected this piece because its bright colors caught my eye. I enjoyed the whole look of this mask and really liked that it resembled more like a hat than the rest of the masks. The use of color draws the viewers eye in to the mask. The feathers then use line to direct the viewers out of the piece making it feel larger than it actually is. Overall the mask gives this feeling of harmony because of the symmetrical feathers and color distribution.  I choose this mask because I liked that nature as used in its creation. I also overall just really liked the whole abstract feel about it. Color is used in this piece with the fact that the mask is black. This causes it to stand out against the neutral colors. This piece also uses variety, the fact that the face is so little compared to the rest of the mask causes the viewer's eyes to go to it. The main reason I picked this piece is because it was so abstract. I liked that i could not necessarily make out what the piece...

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. The videos I chose were the  Power of Art: 1 Caravaggio, and Velazquez . I chose these videos because unlike artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo, these artists aren't typically house hold names. I grew up constantly hearing about how great Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were and still are. However,I never heard about Caravaggio and Velazquez. By picking these videos I was hoping to learn more about them, the untold great artists. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. In Power of Art: 1 Caravaggio, I was able to learn about Caravaggio's life. His childhood was very sad, because both of his parents died. I also learned that in his time art was all about perfection. However, Caravaggio did not listen to this and instead focused on recreating what was going on in the now. I also like how he never took the time to draw first, he just went ...

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing? I personally liked using my hand as subject matter for my drawing. I have recently tried to start drawing more, even though I am not the best, but I could never think of anything to draw. By drawing my hands I realized that there is inspiration everywhere. One could draw anything or even nothing and it could be art. Art is what you make it. 2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why? I selected a pencil for my drawing. I am not the best at drawing. In fact I am kind of horrible. So, i thought pencil would be best to work with because it can erase. However, I did not erase as much in my piece. Instead, I tried to incorporate my mistakes into it and make it more interesting. 3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand? At first I thought drawing with my left hand was going to be impossible. I can barely draw with my right hand, so I was wondering how bad this stu...