Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Video Review Module 9

Questions and Topics for Your Blog Posting:
1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.


2. 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 the readings and art concepts?

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Module 8 Video Reviews


1. Explain why you selected the video you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose to watch Late Gothic Art and Architecture: England, 1400-1547 because I enjoy the gothic architecture and art works. The buildings included realistic sculptures and artwork as well as intricate vaulted ceilings. 


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

BBC How Art Made The World 1 - More Human Than Human: The key concepts that I learned fromt his film were the origins of the Egyptian art form. The unrealistic proportions that were driven by primal instincts and fertility. The two-dimensional paintings were explained very well and the reasons why they painted that particular way. Art was exaggerated in the beginning because of

Late Gothic Art and Architecture: England, 1400-1547: The key concepts I learned were about pointed vaulted ceilings. The look in very important and displays unique attributes.They used ribs to reinforce the structure.

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos help add to the readings in the textbook. The different styles of vaulted ceilings and structures.


4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I really enjoyed the films, especially the BBC guy's demo of how the Egyptians created their art and why.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Module 7 Video Reviews



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?

Friday, March 6, 2015

Peer Blog Reviews

Peer Review #1 :

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog
http://artinquiryblog.blogspot.com/

2. Project #1: did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images?
I agree with all of the elements listed by the artist. She did a great job with this project. Each element and principles were creativity executed and well photographed.
Did you see other elements and principles in the images?
Yes, the dice in the"forms" photo could also pertain to the element of "space". The book in the "line" picture could also be used in a "value" photo.

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own?
No.

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now?
Yes.
If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?      Jean Metzinger, Dancer in a Cafe, 1912.
                           - Frantisek Kupka, Traits, Plans, Profondeur,  1920-1922. Oil on Canvas. 

5. What do you think about the process of reading your peers reflection?
I think that the process of reading my peer's reflections are inspiring and interesting. It has helped me understand the different viewpoints that other people have. Art can be seen and interpreted in many different ways. I find it interesting to experience that.
Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?
Yes, I find this to be very valuable to my learning because it allows me to develop skills that I was not aware of. Such as viewing art from a different viewpoint as well as learning how it effects others.
6. Read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?
Yes, I did! They were endearing and insightful.


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Peer Review #2: 

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog
http://billyschiavitti.blogspot.com/2015_02_01_archive.html

2. Project #1: did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? 
Yes I agree with all the elements and principles that this artist listed except for the shape picture. It was very similar to the lines picture. 
Did you see other elements and principles in the images?
Yes, in the texture picture it could also be seen as lines. The contrast picture could also be considered balance.

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? No.

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? 
Yes
If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them? Claude Monet's Chemin de Halage a Argenteuil. I would want to know what the artist was thinking, and if he painted in the actual setting.

5. What do you think about the process of reading your peers reflection? 
I think that the process of reading my peer's reflections are inspiring and interesting. It has helped me understand the different viewpoints that other people have. Art can be seen and interpreted in many different ways. I find it interesting to experience that.
Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?
Yes, I find this to be very valuable to my learning because it allows me to develop skills that I was not aware of. Such as viewing art from a different viewpoint as well as learning how it effects others.

6. Read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?
Yes, I did! They were endearing and insightful.