Module 8 video and reading question/answers

1.    Explain why you selected the video you choose from the selection listed above.

I selected the video that I chose because I had to choose another video to watch and the one I chose seemed interesting to listen to.

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

More Human Than Human: How the struggles of early artists led to the triumphs of the world’s great civilizations. Some of the extraordinary ceremonies of the world’s oldest artistic cultures, how they unlocked the deepest secrets of ancient art. Talked about how the human mind drove us to create these images.

The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure: Artists portrayed humans in a realistic way and were obsessed with perfection of the body, made people want to go to the gym. Cycladic sculptures of the fifth century inspire artists today. Sculpture was substantial in sixth century Greece, it gave a new sense of humanism with a realistic and idealistic representation of the human body. Talked about balance and movement in the fifth century statue of Nike and the fourth century state of Hermes.

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

The videos relate to the readings in the text because in the reading and videos they touch upon how they exaggerate the body how they were “obsessed” with the human body focusing on humanism and idealism. Videos and readings both talk about culture throughout. Also, talks about the principles of balance and movement, and the materials that were used to create this artwork.

4. 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 helpful. It helps add depth to the understanding of the readings and art concepts because after reading, it was helpful being able to hear about the history and learn some more facts from the videos that wasn’t in the reading.

MODULE 7 VIDEOS AND READING QUESTIONS

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

Architecture: The Science of Design: Different techniques used to support high buildings (driving steel, wood or concrete piles deep into the ground until they are strong enough to support the building, or if that does not work another technique would be the building is set on an immense slab of reinforced concrete that extends out beyond the perimeter of the building). The higher the building means the stronger/ more violent wind, so they must keep this in mind when constructing the building, if the building has a weak structure the sway (from wind) can damage the structure, elevators, and even cause motion sickness. Talked about the different materials that were used in construction of buildings(concrete, steel, wood, stone, etc.).

Last Call for Planet Earth: Sustainable Development and Architecture: Architecture is global,  people aimlessly use resources, it talks about how it isn’t hard to use less energy. Talks about architectural design (takes into account geography, climate, local resources, and renewable materials like wood) on how to manage and conserve energy(heating, cooling, solar energy).  The video talks about how simple apartment designs in china have a positive impact on ecology and economy. The film talks about buildings that are energy efficient, and how the elements are important to sustainable architecture for now and the future.

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

The videos relate to the reading because they talk about techniques used to support and construct buildings (Steel frame construction) Also it talks about how the computers are linked up with the heart of the house, building, etc. , it helps assist the users needs. Video talks about concrete and other materials like wood, stone and steel that were used in architecture. Video talks about energy conservation with architectural design.

3.      What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?                                                                                                                                                           I thought both of the videos that I watched were helpful. The video helps add depth to my understanding of Architecture because when I see how it is done and when it is explained to me instead of only reading it helps me understand it more. The videos brought up important concepts that were also brought up in the reading, so being able to hear about it and read it, helped back up my understanding of architecture and I learned some new things from both the reading and videos.

       4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?

I chose the films because when I looked at the titles of the videos I chose the two that sounded the most interesting to me. 

peer review mod 6

1.      http://artsygee.blogspot.com/

http://laurasuki.blogspot.com/

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?

After looking at project #1 I thought that all the elements were represented nice and clearly. I enjoyed looking at other students pictures and seeing the element/principle being used in different pictures.

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?

After viewing a couple blogs I did see all of the elements of art being applied. The blogs I looked at did not have the same pictures as me.  In some pictures I saw depth and color that set the mood of the picture. Different pictures that I looked at used multiple elements and I thought it was interesting.

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?

“Danseuse au café, Dance in a café” was a picture that spoke to me because it has so much going on that it caught my attention when I looked at it, I enjoy the color that it has and each line seems to catch my eye. I would like to learn more about this piece.

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 enjoyed being able to see what my peers  thought about the paintings that they saw and see if they thought the same thing about a painting that I saw (if we saw the same one). It helped with learning because some of the reviews that I read about the paintings they saw made me try to look at the painting the way they did, it helped open my mind up more to the painting to see something I didn’t see before.

6.    Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

No I haven’t gotten any comments on my blog post, if they were to comment on it I would like to know what they thought. 

MODULE 6 Video and reading questions

Anthony Sarcinellli

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

Through the eyes of the sculptor: The multiple steps a sculptor must take before creating a new work. How the restoration sculptors try to put themselves in the shoes of the artist that originally created the sculpture. They have to get themselves in the same mood.  Checking if the stone is good to begin carving by sound, you will be able to hear if there are cracks while you are tapping it. Leaving bridges or reinforced uncarved marble piece wherever marble was hanging in the air so that the sculpture would not get damaged in shipping. Being able to draw and visualize the sculpture in your head before you begin, and you want it to be detailed but don’t want it to be to detailed so you can be open to new ideas. It is not just one person that does the entire sculpture, they work as a unit, each specialist will work on part of the sculpture, it goes through more than just one person to get it done.

Glass and Ceramics: The glass maker grabs a small lump of molten glass on the rod, then blows into the rod until it inflates and becomes a bubble, continuously turning the rod he shapes the matter with a metal iron or wooden slab or with his hands using a wet newspaper, the glass gradually hardens when in contact with the air, he can reheat it so he can continue modeling it to whatever shape he wants. Final firing it will give it its hardness and strength. Cementation allows the paint to adhere to the glass definitively yet remaining transparent. Ceramic material use began to grow, they are stronger than steel and can withstand very high temperatures. Ceramic was beginning to appear in daily lives, architecture, also it shows up in the hospital, household, and in cars, etc. The different types of glass have different levels of strength and resistance.

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

The videos relate to the readings because Emmanuel Fillion refers to his model to carve his sculpture, when you work clay you add on , but when working with marble it’s from out to in, so you need a higher level of concentration because once you chisel it off you can’t put it back on.  He wants to leave some material behind and have the figure coming out of the marble block, it is not an “In the Round” sculpture.    When heated, glass becomes molten, and in that state it can be shaped by several different methods, this relates to the glass and Ceramic video.

3.      What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics: Sculpture, Installation, and Craft?

The videos add depth to the understanding of these topics because it actually shows and tells you how these things are created and it shows the actually process and application of it. It helps you understand it better when you see the process actually happening and what they have to do.  It gives you a better understanding being able to watch how it works after reading about it.  The films helped me understand the processes better because it goes more in depth on what the process actually is and how it’s done, so the videos helped me.

module 5 logo questions and pictures

Anthony Sarcinelli

(EXTENDED TIME)

1.      Discuss what you thought about creating your logo.

I thought it was fun creating my logo because I have never done something like this before where I had to create something that I felt represented me, I found it challenging during the brainstorming phase of creating my logo because I didn’t know what to even start with but after I started thinking of my personality and my interests and what I like it became much easier to get ideas flowing, and it made it easier to begin to sketch. Overall I thought it was fun to be able to create a logo that represented me.

2.      Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation.

The process of creating my logo was challenging at first, the brainstorming and sketching. It was hard for me to think of what to even start with, then I started thinking of my personality, hobbies, interests, just things I enjoyed doing and it became easier to sketch and come up with ideas. After I finished with my sketches I looked at them and chose which sketch I liked the most and expanded the idea and added color and whatever else I wanted to add to it because at that point I knew the theme of my design. So throughout the process of drawing my logo I would adjust/change the things that I wanted to while I was doing it.

3.      What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo?

The most important discovery I made in creating my logo would be that during the brainstorming phase you really need to open your mind to all or any ideas that come to your head. The small little sketch that you made can become something completely new or have so much more detail and meaning behind it because you can elaborate from your ideas which leads to new ideas, that’s what I thought was an important discovery that I have made throughout this process.

4.      What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos, powerpoint, and reading material  for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?

The most important thing I learned from the sources would be that before starting anything you first have to find out the message you want to convey and what you want to say or show. Doing this first and having these things set, will help your piece grow and have ideas begin to form because you now have something to work with, a base.

Module 5 art gallery visit

Anthony Sarcinelli

MODULE 5 Art Gallery #1

Ask myself:

A)    Which art works make an impact or impression on me? Why?

LAVEUSE AU QUAI D'ANJOU (LAUNDRESS ON THE QUAI D’ANJOU) By Honore Daumier made an impression on me because it touched base with poverty, and the color that he used gave it a depressing mood.

THE YELLOW CHRIST by Paul Gauguin made an impression on me because it is showing such a significant event, symbolizing the death of Christ. The colors contrast the mood of what is going on. The painting uses a lot of warm colors/tones when really it should be cooler more depressing colors.

B)    Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?

        I felt a connection with the painting “DIE WOLFE” by Franz Mark because it stood out to me  because of the warmer colors and just how the whole painting is designed, I think it looks cool because it looks like a lot is happening at once and the colors go good together.

I felt a connection with “ECHO, WOW AND FLUTTER” by Fred Tomaselli, when I first saw it I was attracted to the color and the pattern/design of it. I like the energy that it gives off when you look at it.

C)    Which art works would I like to know more about and why?

I would like to know more about “NOMAD” by James Rosenquist because I feel like there is a story behind the painting that I would like to know more about.

I would like to know more about “MUSIC AND LITERATURE” by William Harnett because it looks cool, I like the music sheet and books behind it, there is a lot to look at, and my eye is just attracted to this painting so it would be interesting to learn more about it.  

Die Wolfe

Echo, Wow and Flutter

LAVEUSE AU QUAI D'ANJOU (LAUNDRESS ON THE QUAI D’ANJOU)

Music and Literature

Nomad

The Yellow Christ