Video review March 16th.

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

The video, Architecture: The Science of Design, goes deep into the understanding of how architecture exactly works and how certain buildings are formed – especially skyscrapers. One of the many key concepts I was informed by this video was that a skyscraper is made up of two distinct parts. The first is superstructure, which is all that stands above ground. And the second is the underground substructure.

I learned that Frank Lloyd Wright placed the door specifically not in the middle of the house so the door didn’t slam and disrupt things. I always thought he hid the door so only if you lived there you would know where it was. I also thought that the shortened ceilings were interesting. The entire prairie design is rather cool to me.

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

After reading the text, I think it is important to watch the videos because they add a lot of visual depth. The videos create a visual meaning which makes learning more fun. I like that the text mentions modern architecture such as the developments of skyscrapers and the video 'Science of Design'' further talks about how they are developed by examples in the background.

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

My opinion of the films is that they were extremely informative because they explain what is in the text in a different way. I also like that we get to pick what we want to watch as some of the videos didn’t catch my attention as much as the others.

4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?
 
I started by choosing the Frank Lloyd Wright movie because I have been to Falling Waters. I really liked that house and thought I would like this video. I love how he puts the houses into the landscape and makes them as much apart of them as the landscape is apart of the house. I picked the second because it describes how buildings work.

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

          

blog review

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog

http://zambekka01.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2014-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=7

http://chelsearandorf.blogspot.com/

http://bobzemlaaed200.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2014-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=8

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?

Yes, I did agree with them, but I also saw other elements in them. In Chelsea's AED Art Blog, I even mentioned it with the fork and bowl. 

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?

None of the pictures were the same as mine as I went to a different gallery.

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?

Many of them were interesting. In RJZ's blog the paintings of Niagara falls were of interest to him and they drew me in. I would love to have more details of those paintings and artists to research 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?

I think that the reflections need to be longer. The more feed back the better. 

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

My comments were more like "this is great, good job" type thing. Its not really helpful or insightful.

Gallery Visit Cathy and Jessie Marion Gallery Fredonia NY

Opinions
BY: Carter Hopkins
Ink on Plaster
I liked this one because of the subject matter and the mediums used. I thought that the title and the work don't really go together and it kind of made a mystery. I looked at this the longest in the gallery. I wanted to know why the artist named it as they had. 

Sefl Portrait #1 (with Knives)
By: Dylan Scacchetti
Charcoal and White pastel
I liked the difference in the shading here. I also liked the knives, in me field of study knives are always around and I thought it interesting that he would include them in his work. 

21,000 Tons
By: Tricia Butski
Oils
This made me look at ordinary objects with a new view point. The way that the fence outlines the one barrel was eye catching.  But all the barrels in the background seem to have a deeper meaning.

Manipulated Image
Gabriella Lee
Gelatin Silver Print
I wanted to learn how this was made. the image of the dancer almost fades into the background and there are so many details for something that is a print.

Untitled
Eric Ryberg
India Ink with brush
I like the plain and simple lines. they tell us how the bottle is round and the cup had a rim. the use of this element is amazingly defined.

Self-Portait
Eric Ryberg
Charcoal
(sorry about it being posted upside down I dont know how to fix it)
The circle of color drew my attention. Then as i looked further the picture has so much emotion. 

second project

1. Discuss what you thought about creating the Value Scale and Color Wheel.

The color wheel was harder than the value scale. I also didnt have cyan, so it is off a little bit.

2. Which media did you enjoy working with the best and why?

I think for this I enjoyed the pencil better. normally I like working with paint better, yet today the pencil felt more natural in my hand

3. What was the most important discovery in the creation of these studies?

The way the colors mix together and how hard it is to create all 10 shapes from one medium

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

That magenta and cyan are used instead of blue and red

http://s1343.beta.photobucket.com/user/renodivj01/media/first%20assignment/repetition_zps38487247.jpg.html

Some of the elements were hard to find in daily life. Repetition and pattern are all around us. Some are more creative then others, yet I think this project was great.

Module two

1.       For each video and article list/discuss the key concepts you learned. By watching the videos and reading the article I can understand aesthetics better.  From watching the first video I learned that the concepts on aesthetics are changing. As aesthetics means beauty it is hard to make one definition as beauty differs from one person to another.  What I may find is beautiful others may not. The second video said that art is constantly evolving.  When you look at past art history and look at today’s current art it has completely evolved.  A concept that really stuck with me in the article was that our brains make things out of art that aren’t really there. Art and our brain become intertwined. Picasso, himself said, "We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth, at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies." 

2.       The philosopher’s theory I thought was most important was Francis Hutcheson from the 18th century.  He believes ideas are brought about by beauty and harmony. These delight us immediately. It contributes to the aesthetic theory because his ideas display the beauty.

3.       I think Changeux and Ramachandran both have different scientific views of art and aesthetics. Changeux breaks his presentation up into two parts, the processing of the visual image and the rules of art. The most interesting fact I discovered from his lecture was the steps of discovery of tools, discovery of symbolism, and discovery of artistic composition being the  genetic envelope for the evolutionary of art. Ramachandran talks about his eight laws of aesthetics. These laws are, grouping or binding, peak shift principle, contrast, isolating of a single cue to optimally excite cortical visual areas, perceptual problem solving, symmetry, abhorrence of unique vantage points and suspicious coincidences and finally, art as a metaphor. I thought these rules were also very interesting.

4.       For the video Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art, I thought it related to the text because it went into depth what Aesthetics means in the Art world.  When I read about it in the text I was so confused.  The video really added to the text which was very helpful. 

5.       My opinions on the films were that they were quiet helpful explaining aesthetics in a different way.  . The philosopher’s theories on aesthetics allowed us to experience different views and contributions to the theory. Yet they were very long and hard to sit through.