1) I chose the video, Beyond the Classical Byzantine and Later Greek Art because it sounded different than the others and I have no prior knowledge of this period of art.
2) There were a couple of concepts that I found interesting in More Human Than Human. Sometimes you wonder about what inspired humans to do what they did, it is always self serving or else it wouldn't get done, like creating images of the gods to be seen and worshipped. Another key concept is how the bodies in Greek sculpture's progressed to perfection and then when they got there decided that fantasy was better.
During the Byzantine period much of the art work reflected what was going on in society like who was ruling now. Paintings depicted who was winning the wars the Greeks or the Turks.
3) The videos fill in some of the details that the text doesn't have room for. Like that trade between Greece and Egypt allowed techniques to be shared, giving the Greeks the skills to life size their statues. The Beyond video gave insight into the context of the artwork from its region and time period.
4) Both videos were good, its was interesting to have noted that we humans seem to prefer exaggeration to reality. Not surprising I guess. It is nice to know that we haven't become so much less fit than our ancestors, they didn't look that way either. The videos do give a lot of context to the art we see, why things are presented as they are and what they represented in that era.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Architecture
1) The " Science of Design " had a general focus of describing how the advances in concrete design or mixtures along with the advent of steel manufacturing, gave architects the ability to build out side the box. Reinforced concrete allowed the span of greater areas than the post and lintel method. Structural steel made the foot print of a sky scraper fit into a urban area.
The " Prairie House " was Frank Lloyd Wright and how he changed the concept of home design. Most previous homes designs tended to be the Victorian design or some other form of box with small rooms separated by doors and walls. Wrights designs opened up the floor plan and tried to create a harmonious flow through the home. He also embraced the space in which the home was placed and tried to make it fit as naturally as possible.
2) The videos helped to elaborate on the construction methods touched on in the text. It showed how architecture methods evolved to allow the building of some of the iconic structures shown in the text.
In the science video it was back to the silica playing a large role in the creation of objects, and how common natural elements are used to create new. In the Wright video it goes beyond just that the style was appealing but what it did for the way people lived in their homes.
3) I enjoyed both videos, the science of design did jump around a little but was effective in getting its message across. I learned in the prairie house video a lot more about what the design was and why it was considered so radical in the design world. Wright seems to have given thought and reasoning to all concepts of his design, even parts that many never considered. One part I really enjoyed was the house in Vancouver, It wasn't designed by Wright but driven by his concept of building a home that reflects its surroundings'.
4) I chose the science video so that I could get a better understanding of materials and the process of large construction. I chose the Wright video because I had some knowledge of his work, I have even been to his school and work studio outside Phoenix Az and seen the Darwin Martin house. My house was designed in the prairie style during our remodel years back, its common place to me now, I did not realize how different it was once considered.
The " Prairie House " was Frank Lloyd Wright and how he changed the concept of home design. Most previous homes designs tended to be the Victorian design or some other form of box with small rooms separated by doors and walls. Wrights designs opened up the floor plan and tried to create a harmonious flow through the home. He also embraced the space in which the home was placed and tried to make it fit as naturally as possible.
2) The videos helped to elaborate on the construction methods touched on in the text. It showed how architecture methods evolved to allow the building of some of the iconic structures shown in the text.
In the science video it was back to the silica playing a large role in the creation of objects, and how common natural elements are used to create new. In the Wright video it goes beyond just that the style was appealing but what it did for the way people lived in their homes.
3) I enjoyed both videos, the science of design did jump around a little but was effective in getting its message across. I learned in the prairie house video a lot more about what the design was and why it was considered so radical in the design world. Wright seems to have given thought and reasoning to all concepts of his design, even parts that many never considered. One part I really enjoyed was the house in Vancouver, It wasn't designed by Wright but driven by his concept of building a home that reflects its surroundings'.
4) I chose the science video so that I could get a better understanding of materials and the process of large construction. I chose the Wright video because I had some knowledge of his work, I have even been to his school and work studio outside Phoenix Az and seen the Darwin Martin house. My house was designed in the prairie style during our remodel years back, its common place to me now, I did not realize how different it was once considered.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Peer Reviews
#2) I reviewed both Kayla's and Lili's blogs and their slide shows for project #1 Elements and Principles Both did an excellent job in their representations, there selections of photos were significantly different from one another as would have mine been had I completed it, but representative just the same.
#3) None of my choices corresponded with Kayla or Lili. People focused on different pockets of the museum. I tend to like realistic paintings, what some people can paint to seem real is incredible.
#4) Body and Soul was a popular choice and they both did like it and I certainly remember staring at it for some time, but the Café Dancer was a great painting which I did enjoy, but not choose.
#5) It was very helpful reading other peoples comments and perspectives it can be hard to get going sometimes and they help with direction and format.
#6) I did not complete and submit the first project so I do not meet the criteria and have not been reviewed for this assignment.
#3) None of my choices corresponded with Kayla or Lili. People focused on different pockets of the museum. I tend to like realistic paintings, what some people can paint to seem real is incredible.
#4) Body and Soul was a popular choice and they both did like it and I certainly remember staring at it for some time, but the Café Dancer was a great painting which I did enjoy, but not choose.
#5) It was very helpful reading other peoples comments and perspectives it can be hard to get going sometimes and they help with direction and format.
#6) I did not complete and submit the first project so I do not meet the criteria and have not been reviewed for this assignment.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Albrightknox visit
The first piece that had an impact was "The Wild Cherry Tree" by John Henry Twachtman ca. 1900, oil on canvas.
I had a very interesting perspective in that the focal point, which is the cherry tree, is in the foreground of the painting. It as if you are looking through the branches of the tree at the rural scene in the background which is obscured. It seems in contrast from most paintings I have seen which led you to the subject this one is right up front in your face.
The second is the "Symphony Orchestra" by Man Ray ca. 1916 oil on canvas
I liked how the instruments are represented abstractly, you search for the forms you know. Also the colors are like the variations of sounds that would be performed by the orchestra. It was one of the abstracts that I did really enjoy.
The piece of art that I felt the greatest connection to was "The Marina Piccola, Capri" by Albert Bierstadt ca. 1859 oil on canvas
This was my favorite painting, it is as simple scene of fisherman and woman going about daily life, repairing nets and launching and retrieving their boats. I enjoy how realistic the nature scenes are in the painting, looking closely it as if the waves are moving and carrying the boats along with them. I also enjoyed the sun breaking through the clouds in the background of the picture and the shadows cast on the boats and people on shore. The painting continues off to the left with additional buildings that appear in the mountains.
"Street Music" by Norman Wilfred Lewis a. 1950 oil on canvas.
This is a painting that I would hang on my wall. The people and instruments are so intertwined that you can find surprises each time you look at it. The colors just worked well together the orange accented the lines and the black gave body to the figures and instruments.
The artwork that I would like to know about were the "Untitled" #418 by Gerhard Richter ca. 1977 oil on canvas.
This painting has the look of a photograph that is out of focus. The painting may be of a plank or piece of wood that broke in half, perhaps the breaking is what causes the picture to be out of focus. Interesting to paint and be able to paint something perfectly out of focus.
"Karma" by Do Ho Suh ca. 2010 Metal sculpture on Delaware Stairs
This metal statue stands atop the pedestal marking the creation of the art museum. It faces Delaware park, from a distance it looks like a spire upon a closer look the spire is actually a spine. The vertebra or links of the spine are men sitting on top of each other getting progressively smaller. The man on top is covering up the man bellows eyes with his hands. The only one that can see is the man standing, perhaps he sees no evil.
I had a very interesting perspective in that the focal point, which is the cherry tree, is in the foreground of the painting. It as if you are looking through the branches of the tree at the rural scene in the background which is obscured. It seems in contrast from most paintings I have seen which led you to the subject this one is right up front in your face.
The second is the "Symphony Orchestra" by Man Ray ca. 1916 oil on canvas
I liked how the instruments are represented abstractly, you search for the forms you know. Also the colors are like the variations of sounds that would be performed by the orchestra. It was one of the abstracts that I did really enjoy.
The piece of art that I felt the greatest connection to was "The Marina Piccola, Capri" by Albert Bierstadt ca. 1859 oil on canvas
This was my favorite painting, it is as simple scene of fisherman and woman going about daily life, repairing nets and launching and retrieving their boats. I enjoy how realistic the nature scenes are in the painting, looking closely it as if the waves are moving and carrying the boats along with them. I also enjoyed the sun breaking through the clouds in the background of the picture and the shadows cast on the boats and people on shore. The painting continues off to the left with additional buildings that appear in the mountains.
"Street Music" by Norman Wilfred Lewis a. 1950 oil on canvas.
This is a painting that I would hang on my wall. The people and instruments are so intertwined that you can find surprises each time you look at it. The colors just worked well together the orange accented the lines and the black gave body to the figures and instruments.
The artwork that I would like to know about were the "Untitled" #418 by Gerhard Richter ca. 1977 oil on canvas.
This painting has the look of a photograph that is out of focus. The painting may be of a plank or piece of wood that broke in half, perhaps the breaking is what causes the picture to be out of focus. Interesting to paint and be able to paint something perfectly out of focus.
"Karma" by Do Ho Suh ca. 2010 Metal sculpture on Delaware Stairs
This metal statue stands atop the pedestal marking the creation of the art museum. It faces Delaware park, from a distance it looks like a spire upon a closer look the spire is actually a spine. The vertebra or links of the spine are men sitting on top of each other getting progressively smaller. The man on top is covering up the man bellows eyes with his hands. The only one that can see is the man standing, perhaps he sees no evil.
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