Video blog

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

Through the Eyes of a Sculptor:

The key concept I learned in “Through the Eyes of a Sculpture” was that a restoration artist look at a particular sculpture and decides whether they should restore that particular piece of art or decide to produce a new one. Emmanuel Fillion was a restoration artist who started out as an apprentice and grew up to be a master carver. He started sculpting as a child.  His first work was done on restoration projects.  Today he is a master sculptor.  It takes a long time to gain the skills than Emmanuel has.  The process of creating a sculpture was also a key concept of this video.  Emmanuel makes sculptures by selecting the perfect stone.  He usually works from a model.  The model can be small or can be full size.  He makes it in clay and then creates a plaster model.  He uses the plaster model to work off of to create the final marble piece.   He must also take care not to carve the marble in a way that could weaken it.  Also, the sculpture needs to have feelings about the piece in order to carve or preserve life back into it.

Glass and Ceramics:

The key concepts for this video is the creation and applications of glass and ceramic.  Glass is made from sand.  The sand or silicon dioxide and fluxes are heated to 1500 degrees Celsius.  The sand essentially melts and fuses.  The glass can then be shaped.   Once the object is created it is reheated to harden it.  Variations of the glass making process can be used to create items for architecture such as stained glass windows, which uses pieces of old glass.  Ceramics are made by using clay, which is composed of aluminum silicates.  When these silicates are heated they harden.  The clay is first molded into the desired shape and then heated in a kiln. Ceramics are widely used and can be stronger than steel. 

Installation Art:

The main concept of this video is the definition of installation art and examples of the style.  According to the video installation art works are three dimensional art works that occupy a space.  There are different types on installation art. Installation art can really use almost any material in any space.  They tend to be works of land art, environmental art and video installation. It is intended to get the viewer thinking about the space.  Entire buildings have been turned into installations such as Richard Wilson's work with the Ark Art Building.  This type of art makes the viewer contemplate the size and shape of the room they are in.  It also makes the viewer think about how they fit into the room as a person in the space.   

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

These videos restate what the text tells us. The videos help me to learn the information better.

3. My opinion of all three videos was that they were interesting and enjoyable to watch.  I enjoyed the sculpture video the best because it showed a lot of the different sculptures and their carvings. It is quite a talent to be able to carve these sculptures. The process in all three videos provided me with understanding about these unique forms of art and how the designer makes them special