My mask xD

These were my inspirational mask. I chose the theatrical mask because many people hide what they're feeling to me that represents the the term "masking your feelings". I chose the other two because they were tribe mask and had lots of color. they use elements of line, shape, color, and variety.

for my sketches I had an idea of what i wanted already I just used it to perfect which way I was going to make the actual mask.

in my final mask i tried to the best of my ability to use symmetry. The elements of color, shape, lines , repetition, and texture.

Video Reviews week 11

Hinduism
• I chose this film because I have never really paid attention in class when we discuss Hinduism. I figured this way I could learn a little about it, and get my work done. Two birds with one stone in a way. It talked about how India uses the practices of Hindusim in their art and architecture, decorated carved-stone shrines, and Hindu Gods, Goddesses, and Cremation. The video goes in depth when talking about the art associated with Hinduism. I’m always fascinated by arts involvement throughout history/ cultures.I was able to learn some more about Hinduism and its arts without getting too bored therefore I liked it. I learned that Hindu the many gods the Hindu’s believe in represented by architecture and sculptures.

The Great Wave (Japanese Art)
• I chose this film because I like anything that has to do with water. I was also wondering if it would mention anything about tsunamis in the past. Watching this video I learned how sacred not only art in Japan is but specifically “The Great Wave”. It was more than amazing how the great wave was able to be incorporated in many works of art and is now a historically known symbol. Although I thought the video was a little long I enjoyed it. It made very clear points and went in depth about how the art was preserved. It also gave brief facts about the history of Japan.
Buddhism
• I chose to watch Buddhism similar to the same reason I chose Hinduism. In addition to I’d like to know the difference between Hinduism. The book touched many subjects of Buddha but usually the videos go in depth. The concepts of Buddhism were the birth of Buddhism in India, its spread to other land and art and architecture in India. The art of Buddha became popular after Buddha’s death, I always thought it was before it. I didn’t find this video as interesting as as the Great wave but I do think I learned something from it and it was a great suggestion considering this week’s readings.
African Art
• Lastly I chose the video African art. Since we learned about African tribes and they’re art in this week’s reading I thought it would be good to watch a video about and learn a little bit more. African art was very influential and traditional. I learned how art was pretty much a daily routine for the people in sub-Saharan. After watching this video I was very excited about making my mask. In Africa they used traditional designs but still personalized their crafts to their liking, I think that’s the part that I liked the most. They were still able to give it individuality

Drawing hands =o

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?
• It was kind of cool. I liked it because it’s something I know so well and I thought I’d easily be able to perfect, but it turns out it wasn’t and it took a lot of time to perfect.
2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?
• I chose to use a pencil because I don’t have charcoal. Generally I choose pencils over charcoal because it’s a little easier for me to control.
3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
• Creating the drawing with my non-dominant hand was really a challenge. I thought it was funny because it’s a feeling that Im not used to at all. I enjoyed it because it definitely made me laugh and try harder.
4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
• It shows which hand my drawing is better with >.<
5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
• Not unless my life or grade depended on it. It was such a challenge although fun I must say I am not a fan of my work. I like the outcome it came out way better than I expected. Drawing with my left hand made me concentrate a lot more as well.

Week 9

1.       Albrecht Durer: Image of Master

·         I chose this film because of its name/Title. Also because I wanted to know more of the “master”.  I also wanted to hear the proper pronunciation of “Durer”. Albrecht Durer was one of the greatest artists during the Northern Renaissance. This may be because his family pushed him and gave him motivation. He traveled to Italy and from his travel he became a landscape artist and was very aware of his works' form and perspective. I think the video did a great job, although it related to the text as always it went into greater detail. This time more than others because the text doesn’t say much about Durer

2.       Leonardo DaVinci : The mind of the renaissance

·         I chose this video because it’s an artist that I’m familiar with.  The video began by talking about Leonardo DaVinci was very talented, even as a child. He showed early signs of being gifted and even became an apprentice. I was aware that he was nicknamed the Renaissance man but I didn’t know he studied so many subjects, compared to many other artists. There is also a joke based on Leonardo DaVinci well not based but it makes fun of him, because he’s known for not finishing the many things he starts. Although in his defense the pieces he does complete turn out to be masterpieces.

3.       The Drawings of Michelangelo

·         I also chose this video because I was familiar with the artist. This video was intriguing because It not only spoke about his work but also his private life. The text only shows examples of his work, while the video gives inside details about his life and the meanings behind his work.  According to the video, he was a bit of a perfectionist. It’s not entirely a bad thing because in some of his sketches, his sculpting knowledge would kick in. Im not sure if that makes sense but the skills he used for his sculptures were evident in his sketches. I believe Michelangelo is a great artist because he uses what he is given and he can incorporate his life into his work. He was also good at making his sculptures look extremely realistic.

4.       Velazquez

·         I chose to watch this video because I don’t really know much about it. The first thing I learned from watching this is Velazquez isn’t a it, he’s an artist. He’s a painter that created art work for and based on King Philip the Fourth. He like many other artist was inspired by myriad other artist. I found this video to be the most boring of all, perhaps its because I knew a little about each of the other artist prior to watching the videos. He was a great painter who was able to capture emotions in his artwork. This isn’t a rare quality but it is challenging. He painted what he really saw other then what we wanted to see. I liked this video although it was slightly boring.

week 8

1. I selected this video the same way I always select a video, by name. I picked the three that seemed the most appealing. Like “Cairo Museum”, my boyfriend’s family is from Cairo and I always like finding out things about it. The illuminated Manuscript made me think of the Illuminati. The measure of all things: Greek art and human figure intrigued me because I like the human figure.

1. 2.       All of the videos related to the text Living With Art. Each video not only discussed points that were made in the text but also went into debt on each topic. The video’s helped me better understand the text and also answered some questions I may have had.

1. 3.       Although the video was very informative, I found it slightly boring. I think I found it boring because of the text that I recent read the two together are a bit repetitive. I will say that I did learn from it though. Each video is just a better explanation of what was read in the book.

1. 4.       For each video the key concepts I’ve learned were

•         More human than human- Symbols and unrealistic images are important to us. In art humans are always drawn differently then we actually appear.

•      Cairo Museum- Egypt has a really advanced civilization. The museum has an extraordinary collection of artifacts, King Tuts treasures. This museum holds many of Egypts precious history.

•    A world inscribed, Illuminated Manuscript- I didn’t learn new concepts. But the video told you that illuminated also means illustrated. It also talked about the production of books and manuscript.

•     The measure of all things: Greek and Human figure- Views of Cycladic sculpture and Koiros statues demonstrate an evolving realism, idealized human figures and ancient obsessions with the body

Video Reviews

Architecture: The science of design

• This video taught me thought architecture is a special form of art which also includes science and technology. I learned about the different components that go into it. I also learned well not really but it touched on the fact that location and environment influence an architects decision. In the book it also mentioned that architects use the environment to choose materials and such. I thought the video was a little boring but it did teach me more about the relation of architecture and technology.

Praire Style

• This video was about Frank Lloyd Wright. It has to do with the book because it went more in depth about his opinion on organic architecture. I never really paid attention to architecture more or less organic architecture. I was very intrigued by his design which followed the sun. I was also intrigued that Wright didnt finish High School because it seems that alot of people who are famous for their work didnt continue high school or college and they make it rather far in life. Almost as though College/ High school is a waste of time.

Classical Architecture

• All of the videos related to the book in one way or another but I believe this video did a great job. I like that although solar power is Green Architecture it isnt new. I had a feeling but the video just confirmed it. It also showed the great architecture of  Greece and how Greek and Romen architects influenced Modern architects. For example the archs used in modern buildings. 

Last call for Planet Earth

• I chose to watch this video because of the name, it sounded interesting. it talked about creating energy efficient buildings. I am also happy I chose this video because I am all for going green I try to do as much as I can for saving the environment. People don't usually take into consideration that what their doing is harming our environment.I learned many techniques that can be used in green architecture, such as windows, solar energy, and underfloor heating or cooling. I really hope more modern architects take this form of architecture into consideration.

Instalation Art

Installation art is artwork that changes a viewers perception of an area. It makes a person more comfortable in their space of work. The types of materials used in installation art actually varies. Almost any media can be incorporated in installations. They consist of everyday and natural things.The type of installation ranges depending on the place/ space/ area it is being used on. Installation art is good to make because it can easily transform an area into something more incredible. It can also create a more comfortable environment. It can make people want to revisit the place over and over. I found Yayoi Kusama the most intriguing I liked her style of work. I would actually decorate my room with some of her work.

I did find a piece that I feel a connection with. It's a turtle shaped - piggy bank that my boyfriend made. The theme I believe I want to explore is immersive virtual reality. I will be using

• my digital camera
• desk space
• laptop

This installation will be located in my room because this is where I spend my time when I want to hide out from everyone or when I want to just get some work done.

The turtle was my installation art. Whenever I look at it it makes me think of being in my boyfriends arms. The day it was made we went to a pottery place and we actually got into a mini argument (because we're both stubborn) Then at the end of the day we ended up putting secret I love you notes on our finished pieces. I know this may seem like a weird love movie or something but I really love my boyfriend and whenever I see the turtle I instantly blush. I keep it on the desk along with the two tin bottles. I'm not sure why I love the way it fits there. And the tomato is random I won it in a cooking competition this week and I left it there >.< The pictures are things that I colored and put up because I love making things and using my hands its really fun. So my desk is actually my area of escape because I surround it with things I love and things that keep me comfortable. I think if more students did this they wouldn't have such a hard time sitting at their desk =p