Self Portrait

                                                       
                                                        Self Prtrait in drag

                                                         Andy Warhol 
                                                     American, 1981 - 1982 
                                                       Polaroid polacolor 
                                                           3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.                                                                                                                                             98.XM.5.2                                                                                                                                              J .P. Getty Museum

                                                                                                                                                              Self Portrait of Newsboy                                                                                                                                 Lewis Wickes Hine 

                                               American, New York City, 1908 
                                                    Gelatin silver print 
                                                       5 7/16 x 4 5/8 in. 
                                                           84.XM.967.1                                                                                                                                        J.P. Getty museum 

                                                                                                                              

 

Self Portrait                                                                                                                      Edgar Germain Hilaire Degas                                                                                          French, about 1857 - 1858                                                                                              Oil on paper, laid down on canvas                                                                                        8 1/4 x 6 3/8 in.                                                                                                                  95.GG.43

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I  started off looking for photos that were woman but there was not any so I just choose one because it was cartoon, the other because it was the only photo with a child and the other because I thought it was pretty creative the author created his portrait as if he was a women.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I like sketch work that's why I choose it , it shows a lot of detailing. 

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

No  challenges
4. How does this piece represent you?

It shows my last time of my life before my big change which is becoming a mother.

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

lighting and contrast

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

Yes because I was able to choose what I created.

7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I feel I did pretty good I believe I understood what I was suppose to do and I did the best with using my means to be creative with it.

Exhibit

Answer the Following Questions:
1. Which projects did you review?
I reviewed the exhibit Fruit in France

2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?
I wanted to see how creative the artist can get with fruit.

3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?
It was a little difficult for me to have much to talk about. To overcome this I just took a break and went back to look at the exhibit to see what else I could talk about.

4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?
I like it because I can see if they made the same mistakes I made or  if they did something I missed.

5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?
Yes I actually wanna know what people thought about my work.

6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?
10

7. Did you enjoy working on this project?
Yes I did, I enjoyed looking at the different art to research and different exhibit.

Extra Cerdit

1. Which assignment did you ENJOY working on the best? Why?

The assignment I enjoyed was when we had to create a logo. This project really pushed me to use my creativity.

2. Which assignment did you ENJOY working on the least? Why?

 The least I would have to say was our first trip to the art gallery. I did not enjoy the work that was up in the gallery.

 

3. How did you like using ANGEL?

I love using Angel I am use to it, its very easy to catch on too.

4. If you had the opportunity to change this course:

What would you keep? The projects and weekly post.

What would you remove? I would remove the videos.

What would you add? Slides on each chapter with a audio that have the teacher going over the slides. 

5. Would you recommend this course to your peers? 

Yes I would

6. Please list any other comments you would like to share.

 None

Module 16

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?

My expectation were to learn about art and get a new joy and love for art. And yes I learned out of this course and the videos I watched. I also enjoyed creating my own art.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?

My definition is what it was previously art is everything, the creativity and the joy.

  

3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?

I did not have a favorite artist before because I was not into art or artist. But after see so many different artwork and artist I really enjoyed any artist from the Renaissance.  

4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?

I would take another online course as long as I keep up with the course work I will be find as I stated in my first post.

Module 15 Video

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

The first video: Greenberg on Art Criticism: This video explains Greenberg's reflections of his career and some art criticism by him as well. He also explains to the interviewer the relationship between modern art and the history of art. One of the most interesting things, the video taught me how  Greenberg's view on aesthetics and how artists are full of emotion and feeling while creating such work in order to portray the message they want in their artwork.
   The second video: Italian Renaissance: This video explains an introduction to the Italian Renaissance with different examples of artwork from different artists. It shows the huge influence that Roman art had on this time period as well.   I  learned was that Donatello's sculpture of "David" is that even though the sculpture shows the balance on one legs the nudity sets aside the fact that it appears balanced.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

 

Yes the video help explain what goes into critiquing Artwork. 

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?

The video provided good examples to help understand.

Reflection

This project had a lot of working going into it to find art pieces that went with my topic. This was very interesting in creating this project it helped me understand what goes into the work it takes when a gallery puts together their pieces and exhibits.

Module #13 and 14

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

The videos discuss the process behind the scenes in creating a art gallery and choosing the work. The video also discuss the different type of artwork in different galleries around the world. And exhibits as well

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

 No not really It does explain the exhibits and artist.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project? 

Nothing really on my project but it do help me understand what a art gallery is all about 

Video Module 12

Questions and Topics for Your Blog Posting:

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

There was no reason  I just the first two clips on the list which were;

Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the '50s and '60s , The Power of Art: Rothko

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

The first video clip discuss Franz Kline’s work from  (1958), and where is work can be shown from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The video also show how creative the artwork back in the 50 and 60s 

The second video clip discuss a special artist and his work.

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

The video gave more in depth than the reading with the discussing of the artwork.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? The video shows work and better examples to help the understanding of the artist style.

Project #4 2nd Gallery Visit

Step 1: The Exhibition

Questions about the exhibit:
1. What is the title of the exhibit?

Kota Ezawa: Redrawn

2. What is the theme of the exhibition?

This exhibit focuses on physical space versus illusionary space, and how reality and fiction merge to form intricate relationships in films, television, and photographs. 

Step 2: The Gallery

Questions about the physical space:1. What type of lighting is used?

The Gallery has dim lights and some a little brighter.

2. What colors are used on the walls?

There are some what off white color walls.

3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?

Work is made used digital animation.

4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?

Viewing experiences that are based on the familiar and laden with cultural significance.

Step 3: The Artwork

Questions about the artwork:1. How are the artworks organized?

There is nothing particular about the order that I noticed.

2. How are the artworks similar?

The theme is similar with the showing of the present and past.

3. How are the artworks different?

One artwork is made with animation and with cutout. 

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?

By the title of the artwork. 

6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?

The images are drawn freehand using digital animation and then edited together, frame by frame, to form the work’s narrative. Nature is the central character in this work, rather than a backdrop or a cutaway between scenes.

Questions and Topics for Your Blog Posting:

1. Make sure all questions/answers from Step 1-3 are posting to your Blog.

2. Make sure you upload images of the 3 pieces of artwork you are interpreting to your Blog or Photobucket account. (If in Photobucket, be sure to hyperlink to Photobucket from your Blog posting).

3. Make sure you upload images that document your visit and experience of the physical space. If you cannot take pictures, upload your pictures, scan in the brochure images, or hyperlink to the Gallery website from your Blog.

http://www.albrightknox.org/exhibitions/exhibition:10-04-2013-kota-ezawa-redrawn/

4. Answer this question: What did you think of visiting the Gallery and purposefully looking at the exhibition from a different perspective - the physical space, the architecture, theme, etc.? 

 Was not as interesting as the last visit.

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Video Module 11

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

I choose Matisse and Picasso and The Mystical North: Spanish Art from the 19th Century to the Present. There was not no specific reason for my choose besides the first choice I picked that movie because the two artist was discussed in the textbook.

 

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

The video explain the artist that came from that Era and the Spanish artist and art.

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

The video go more deep into the topic and share a better understanding of the history.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

Like I stated in the previous question the movies gave deeper depth and the history and the artist. 

Module 10 Mask

1. Upload the three (3) inspiration images to your Blog (or link to your Photobucket account). Explain why you selected the inspiration pieces.

The images I choose was basic mask one with colors that I like, one with  a nice pattern and one that plan I like plan things.

http://s805.photobucket.com/user/mikeylaw90/story/25385

2. Include the analysis and description (art criticism steps) of the three (3) inspiration pieces.

The one mask have have very bright colors the same colors I used on my mask. The other mask have a very nice pattern without color just all white made out of something other than paper and the last mask is made out of whit paper no color or pattern just a basic design.

3. Upload images of your sketchs and finished piece.

http://s805.photobucket.com/user/mikeylaw90 /story/25387

4. Explain how you used the Elements and Principles in your finished mask.

The mask that i choose that inspired me have patterns and texture on the artwork.

5. Share your opinion of your finished mask and what you thought about creating the mask.

It was hard for me to come up with a creation for my mask I did the best I could using my imagination. 

http://s805.photobucket.com/user/mikeylaw90/story/25387

http://s805.photobucket.com/user/mikeylaw90/story/25385

Module 10 Videos

Questions and Topics for Your Blog Posting:

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

 I didn't have certain reasons for the videos i choose I just picked the first two from the top of the list. 

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

There was things that the videos discussed that the reading did too. Both discussed the building that are created and I feel that them are the most important because that is basically all that the artwork consist of

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

As I said in the previous question they both discuss the importance of the Islamic buildings and how they came to exist. 

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

 They both share the background on the Islamic culture and the effect on the art.

Right and Left Hand

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?

It was different the hardest artwork I had to do so far because I had to use my right.

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?

I choose a pencil because thats easy for me and it has a eraser for my mistakes.

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?

That was the hardest part of the project.

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?

I don't really like my final work it shows how much of a artist I am not.

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?

I m use to using my left have and i will continue using just that hand.

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Module 9

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above

I choose two particular videos because these two artist are artist that have been talked about throughout my years in school they are familiar so I  felt there was room to learn more about them.

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

The first video The Drawing of Michelangelo talks about how Michelangelo never allowed others to view his work and today if he knew he would not allow us still to see his work. And the video also discuss how he started the 16th Chapel. 

The second video I picked to watch was Leonard da Vinci: The mind of the Renaissance. This video discuss Leonardo impact during the Renaissance and his unfinished work. And the different art he went threw.

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

Both reading and videos discuss the artist time during the Renaissance. And what happened during the Era.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? The video is like a reading of the chapters.

MODULE SEVEN

Questions and Topics for Your Blog Posting:

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

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

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?

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

1.The first video I watched "Imperial Rome, Ostia, and Portus: Ancient Architecture and Technology" This movie goes through a program of the type of technology that is used with architecture that reflect on architecture in Rome, Ostia and Portus.  The video show s  and discuss the city  and different historical site in the countries. Also explaining the kinds of organization. 

The other movie I choose to watch was "Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art ". This video shows how his work comes together and is created. The start to finish from scratching the work to the material used to create it.

2. Both the video and the reading goes over the different of architecture. 

3. The films gives greater depth in to the topic and different kind and explanations. But the reading explains and good detail on what is being exp[lain on the topic. 

4. I choose the first video because it had something to do on Rome architecture, I like anything to do with the history of Rome because i feel it is very rich with history. And the other video I choose was because I just wanted to understand the similarity of arcthitecture and art.  

Brandon Wall Art: Art Gallery Visit

Brandon Wall Art: Art Gallery Visit: A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why? One of the first artworks that made an impression on me was a newer artwork (2...
 great job at getting so much from the art gallery for it being your first time I loved the photos you choose and they way you explained them. Great job.

AED200 First Blog: Slideshow

AED200 First Blog: Slideshow: http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/artishappinessaed200/slideshow/ARTISHAPPINESS This project allowed me to become a photographer. I was ab...
You were very creative creating your assignment good job.
You went the same route I went so that let me know I did mine right. And I love Marilyn Monroe I wish I would of thought to use her like you did. Great choices with the pictures overall good job.

Peer Review

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog

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?

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?

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?

5. What do you think about  the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

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

 1. brandonwa11.blogspot.com

http://brandonwa11.blogspot.com/2013/09/art-gallery-visit.html

http://brandonwa11.blogspot.com/2013/09/project-1.html

artishappinesss.blogspot.com

http://artishappinesss.blogspot.com/2013/09/gallery-visit_28.html

http://artishappinesss.blogspot.com/2013/09/slideshow.html

2. Yes I liked the pictures that was used there different then what I used. I did not see other elements and principles in the photos I wasnt looking. 

3. No there was no photos used that I used. But the pictures used were very nice.

4. Yes I loved the picture with the man siting on a stick from brandonwa11.blogspot.com. . I would like to know how the artist came up with the piece and what they were trying to capture.

5. Reading the other classmate work show me how they understood the work their eyes. And let me know that everyone is not artist and are learning like I am.

6. I didnt have a problem with the reviews on my work.

Module Six

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

1. I enjoyed the Glass and Ceramic video the most. I loved watching the process of created the glass there is so much work into creating and the outcome of the work is so beautiful. The through the Eyes of a Sculpture discuss the history sculpting and what was used in created the piece then and now. It went fro the using everything from their hands to dynamite to to create. And the place the pastoral sculpture started.   

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

2. The reading describe both sculpturing, craving, clay and glass as well as the video. Each material talks about the history and share work that explains. The video goes deeper into the topic of the work and shows how it is created.

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

3. Like I stated before I enjoyed the video on working with glass. The breakdown help me get a clear picture on the creative part.

Project #2

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

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

C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?

You should list at least two different artworks for each question. (Total of 6 artworks)

A. There really was not any one artwork that had a bigger impact or impression on me. I felt they were all so creative on bringing their message threw the art. 

B. Like I answered before in question A I did not have a greater connection with a painting I just enjoyed the creativity. 

C. One art work I would like to know more about is a piece of artwork that shows a face. I want to know what the face represent and the meaning behind it. 

  

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Module 5

1. Discuss what you thought about creating your logo.

So far this was the most creative art work Ive done so far i loved it

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

When I started the logo I was stumped at what I could use describe myself. I used a octopus with 8 arms each arm describe the things that i have to deal with at the moment such as a baby bottle, diaper i used these things because i am a expecting mother. I also used books to describe how i am in school at the time and different stuff to show that I also have a house to take care of.

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

I discovered that Its ways i can be creative and so creativity. 

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?

Each picture means something in a logo and you have to get really creative when making one.

http://s805.photobucket.com/user/mikeylaw90/story/20759 ( photobucket)

: Questions and Topics for Your Blog Posting: http://s805.photobucket.com/user/mikeylaw90/story/20069

1. The activity was fun it was good doing hands on.

2. I like creating the black and white scale because it was last messy then the paint.

3. The most important discovery in creating these pieces of work i would say is the way the colors come together and create more colors and the way black can be stretch to make a scale of colors.

 4. The video on creating the scale of colors using three primary colors help me out a lot before watching it and just reading the direction was confusing the video help me understand the work. It was a very good video.

http://s805.photobucket.com/user/mikeylaw90/story/20069

Slide Show (http://s805.photobucket.com/user/mikeylaw90/slideshow/)

 Putting together my slide show was not difficult once I understood what each Elements and Principles were. I created my Photo bucket with the help of Angel. I have never used Photobucket before but it wasn"t hard. the photos I used were ones that was around the area i live in, them seemed to be easy and more understanding pictures for me to explain each Principle and Element.

Module 3

Questions

1. Colors can effect ones feelings and emotions, colors such as green and red have a strong meaning towards a person’s emotion or feeling. Simultaneous contrast  give off the intensity of the colors to show the effect.

2. I feel as if I only sees the surface of it, feel the colors. I only see color.

3. The artist can tell so much well viewing the building. Color is so important to the artist in creating, colors effect each other. The artist use color to bring feeling to the artwork.

4. The one thing that stood out to me in this video was the way color and arts effect on religion. Mainly because I grew up in a religious house I never knew the impact that the effect have on religion. The colors represent other things than colors.

MODULE TWO

1.   

          1.  In one of the video “ Neurobiology Neurology and Art and Aesthetics” a speaker  explains how the human brain and how process and relate to art. And also the evolutionary origins of art and aesthetics , the sexual selection, group selection ,intersubjective communication  and social bonding and byproduct of brain evolution. And the other video “Aesthetics: Philosophy of the Arts” talks about how modern art has changed. The theory of two philosopher’s theory on aesthetics. The article also talks about the way the brain sees art.

2. I choose Plato Theory on anesthetic. This was during the 4th century of B.C. He believe that the artwork we see is the artist idea. The artist have to first have an idea and second create their idea into artwork.

3. What do you think about Changeux and Ramachandran scientific view of aesthetics and art? What was the most interesting fact you discovered from each speakers lecture?

I choose Plato Theory on anesthetic. This was during the 4th century of B.C. He believe that the artwork we see is the artist idea. The artist have to first have an idea and second create their idea into artwork.

4. Both the video and reading talks about the same anesthetics of art. There is a description on the history of art. Each explains how art is creativity there is no right or wrong way to show ones person creativity.

5.  My opinion on the article and film is that it helps support and explain the textbook reading. Gives good examples on explaining anesthetic in artwork. The material concludes the reading.

Questions

                         Questions 

1. The process was very easy you basically had to set up your account than create a blog account.

2. I expect to learn a clear understanding of art and different views on it.

3. I feel very confident in taking this online course and passing with a A.