self portrait blog

Self-Portrait with a Cigarette
Frankfurt 1923. Oil on canvas, 23 3/4 x 15 7/8" (60.2 x 40.3 cm).

Louise, plate 21 of 24, from the series, Self Portrait
2009. Drypoint, plate: 4 15/16 x 3 3/8" (12.5 x 8.6 cm); sheet: 15 1/2 x 12 1/2" (39.4 x 31.8 cm).

Self Portrait John Coplans 1985. Gelatin silver print, 13 1/8 x 16 7/8" (33.4 x 42.9 cm)

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?
I selected these inspiration pieces because these are the ones that really stood out to me. The First one reminded me of this picture Beyonce took holding a cigarrette. The Second one reminded me of meand my facial expression and how my hair looks in the morning. The Last one i found weirdly interesting. It was a self portarit of his knees and usually you dont see that, you most see self portarits of peoples faces.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?
I selected the media i used because it was easier foe me to draw with. It helped me embraced the features i wanted to embrace from my photo.
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3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?
Challenges i faced was trying to capture the exact way the photo of myself looked. Im not a good drawer so it was hard for me to draw exactly what i saw, i overcame this issue by trying my best.

4. How does this piece represent you?
It represents me because it captures my mood in my normal state and in everyday life.

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?
Line, shape, and movement

6. Did you enjoy working on this project?
I did, my favorite part was searching for all the different self portarits i could use for this project.

7. What do you think of your final artwork?
I think i did a great job.

 

 

 

Blog reflections

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?
Well i first attempted to take this course last semester i believe and ended up withdrawing because i felt it was alot of work for me to handle at the time. When i took this course again i felt more confident about it. my expectations was that i would learn about different art in different eras and cultures and i was right. I didn't expect for me to enjoy it and i was wrong. I really liked this course and learned alot from it.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your initial posting?
I still agree with my initial posting. In my initial posting i basically said art was self expression. That art was free and could be anything that you did to express emotion. I can add that art is also history, inventive, and reserved. The reason i say reserved is because there was a time before art became more of a self expression where artists only painted things they saw around them. I call that reserved.

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?
My favorite artist in my original posting was a photographer named Stuart Pettican. I still enjoy him as an artist but i found a new liking for Anders Petersen. As we were giving projects where we had to look up art work i cam across him a couple of times and really started to enjoy his work.

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 love online courses. This wasn't my first one so i already knew what to expect. I love the idea of working at my own pace and never leaving the house. I think with online courses i learn better as well. I'm more the type of person who needs to self teach in order to understand so i like the fact that there was lot of reading and doing thing by ourselves for this course.

Blog reflection

1. Which projects did you review?

The projects that i reviewed were "the queen city", "Welcome to Wonderland", and "All About the Landscapes". Although welcome to wonderland was a beautiful exhibit, i chose to go with the queen city instead.

2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?

I selected the queen city because when first saw the exhibit gave me a happy, peace of mind feeling. I thought the exhibit related to me the most and i felt most connected with it.

3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?

I didn't face nay challenges when critiquing this exhibit. I knew what to say and how to critique it because i liked it so much. i enjoyed writing the article because i enjoyed viewing the exhibit.

4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?

Well if i thought the exhibit was awful i would have felt bad but since i liked the exhibit i felt as though i was giving the creator a compliment because of my positive feedback.

5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?

yes, i feel as though i put alot of time and effort into my exhibit and would love to know what my peers thought. Whether it was good or bad I'm always up for feedback so i can know what i can work on next time.

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

A 10 because i described the exhibit as best as i could and i critiqued it as best as i could. I touched upon many different aspects in my article such as emotional response, memories, things that reminded me of the exhibit, etc.

7. Did you enjoy working on this project?

I loved working on this project. One thing i love doing is critiquing and voicing my opinion and i think this project was a positive way for me to do so. This whole project i would say really brought out our creative sides.

video blog 15

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned
Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark
The key concepts i learned in this video was about elitism art and how that art criticism must involve some sort of argument about the basis of the critic's judgment. In the video An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance (Giorgio Vasari), the key concepts i learned was that ancient romans create art as natural beauty until  the barbarians conquered the empire. Also that Raffaello was influenced by da Vinci and that he was considered to be the master of composition.
2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
No, i dont think that it related to our project. I couldnt really see any relationship in the two videos i watched to the project that was assigned. The only slight comparrison was that in the critics video and the way the art explained was set up for show.
3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?
I found the critics video to be quite interesting. These set of videos overall i thought were a bit boring but it did add a better understanding to art criticism.

Reflection project 4

My first intial project was going to be and exhibit on pin up girls during the 1920s to the 1930s. I really wanted to do this topic at first because i thought it would be cute, fun, and differnt. Also because i feel like what pin up girls represented during that time was very out there and daring, and thats what art is about. After i did some thinking i decided that that wasnt what i wanted to do. I came up with the art exhbit called "Captured Moments During The 70s". With this topic i felt like i could do more with it and give the viewers a broader look into the different kinds of scenes captured during this time. I kept the exhbit strictly photography and in black and white because i wanted the exhbit to be very realistic. I used no color because i wanted the photos to speak for itself. I chose the 70s because i feel like during that time is when many people started coming out of their shell and expressing themselves whether it was through protests, fashion, etc. I knew i would find phots that really captured whatt i was going for. I really enjoyed this project i would say this was my favorite one that we had so fat. I enjoyed searching for different kinds of photos to use for my exhibit. It was a really fun project.

mod 13 and 14 video blog

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art
Key concepts i learned from watching this video The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art, was that Lowbrow art meant a "reactionary to highbrow culture". The dictionary definition is "a person regarded as uncultivated and lacking in taste". Another key concept i learned was that many people didnt accept Lowbrow and that the unaccepted artist created their own art scene after being shut out from museums and galleries. Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach
Key concepts i learned from this video was that art in the musuem MOMA from 1929 to present was displayed primarily in chronological order. Another key concept i learned was that alot of artists that are  abstract try to make paintings that are not dependent on figuration. They more want to convey emotions, aesthetic effects, and social vision.Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology
key concepts i learned from this video were how the burial mounds were thought to be too civilized to have been built by Native Americans, which i found to be quite insulting and mean. Another key concepy i learned was that  anthropologists differ on whether or not the remain of the bones that are found should be returned to their ancestors.An Acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello and The Metropolitan he key concepts i learned in this video were that de Montebello guided the acquisition of more than 84,000 works of art. Also another key concept was that in 1870 the musuem opened with 174 european artsm of work.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
Yes they do because for the art exhibition project we were asked how the exhibts were set up and in the videos it explains how and why in certain musuems the art works is set up the way they are. The videos go into further detail about the set up, the artists, and the history behind it.

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?
My opinion of the films is that i thought they were great. At first i didnt quite understand why the questions were being asked during our art project on why the exhibits were set up the way they were or how they were set up but from watching the videos it helped explain that and gave further insight on the subject matter.

mod 12 video blog

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I selected the video "Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the ’50s and ’60s" because i love the 50s and 60s and everything that has to do with it. I thought this particular video would be very interesting to me. I also chose the video "Hockney on Photography" because i think the development of photography is fascinating and i wanted to learn more about it.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned
For the video "Hockney on Photography" the key concepts i learned were that the camera wasn't invented in the 19th century only the chemical process for it was. Another key concept is how Hockney explored different ways of space and reverse perspective through camera. In the other video "Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the ’50s and ’60s" key concepts i learned were that abstract expressionism emerged from American art and European avantgarde art. Another key concept is that in the c&os piece of art kines uses shape to bring about emotions.

3.How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the text because in the text we learn about the "isms" in art with expressionism being one of them. We also learn about the development and growth of photography. In the videos it teaches you further knowledge of these subjects.

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
 My opinion of films is that i found them to be interesting but the one on photography i found to be a bit  confusing. I didn't understand what David Hockney was saying when he talked about discovering Polaroid. Other than that i enjoyed the videos. They gave better understanding of what we read in the text.

Mod 11 video blog

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

"A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, 1884" and "Expressionism" are the two videos i chose because a Sunday on la grande jatte sounded very elegant and pretty so i wanted to see what this video was about. I chose Expressionism because i read a little bit about it in the art book and i wanted to further my knowledge on the subject.

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

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, 1884: For this video the key concepts are Georges Seurat was the artist who painted la grande jatte. The place its self, la grande latte was a place where prostitutes went to do their job and where couples went to make love by the river. Another key concept i learned was the monkey in the painting was actually added later on to the painting la grande jatte. Many people believe that this monkey symbolizing something. In the video "Expressionism", the key concepts i learned was that expressionism branched out from Fauvism and that it emphasized the emotion in color. Another key concept that i learned was that the painting "ashes" by Edward Munch  that depicted a modern day Adam and eve while they fell from their grace, was originally named "after the fall".

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

The videos relate to the readings in the text because in the text it talks about Expressionism and where and how it branched out from Fauvism. It explains in detail different aspects of expressionism and the different artists and their paintings that emerged from it. The video just gives you more of a visual learning to it. The painting La grande jatte wasn't mentioned in the text but the type of art and the period this painting emerged from is talked about in and throughout the text.

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

My opinion of the films was that i really enjoyed the one about La grande jatte. It was so surprising to know that the women standing alone in the painting was prostitutes. I found that to be very daring and  different than the paintings we are used to learning about. The video on expressionism was okay. I felt it could have been a little bit more interesting and could have went into more detail on the artworks. Overall, i enjoyed the videos and learned alot from each one.

Art Gallery vist 2

For this art Gallery project i visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art located 1000 5th ave. Manhattan, NY. This museum has really changed since the last time I've been there and overall i had a fun time during my visit. The title of the exhibition was called "After Photoshop: Manipulated Photography in the Digital Age". The theme of the exhibition was Photography. For this visit i decided to sketch the Art Photography from the exhibition due to issues with my camera but some of the artwork from the exhibition is posted on the museums website.
http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2012/after-photoshop

1. What type of lighting is used?
     The lighting used for his specific exhibit was the basic lighting used throughout most of the museum.

2. What colors are used on the walls?
     The colors used on the walls was a basic white. I think they decided to use white because they just wanted the exhibit to really make the different photograpgy displayed stand out without any distractions.

3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?
     Most of the paintings are displayed on the wall but certain ones such as "110 junction", "When I grow up I want to be a cooker", and "carnival" were either hanging from the ceiling by something of on wooden stands. Other than that the exhibit was very basic.

4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?
    The space was wide and narrow so someone who was viewing the exhibit could move around freely even if there was alot of people viewing the exhibit as well.

These are the three sketches i drew from the gallery: ( I really cant draw, but I tried)

Title: Warhead 1
Artist: Nancy Burson
Date: 1982

In the actual photograph its a picture of a white older male with dark hair and very bushy eyebrows. He has an angry disgusted look on his face. The work is very realistic because its capturing an emotion displayed on a mans face. The background of the picture is pitch black so that the only thing you notice is this man in the photo. Elements in this photo that are emphasized are value and line. Principles used in this photo are balance and emphasis.

Title: Picture of Jeen Norris old Farm in Oklahoma, hanging in the Norris Living Room
Artist: Debbie Grossman
Date: 2010

In this photograph it is a silverware plate hung up on a wall. Through the plate you see a reflection of a small family house with a white picket fence, grass, and a bunch of trees and bushes. The plate seems very expensive, like something rich people would use living in a mansion. It seemed like this piece of art was trying to make a transition by using something "rich" and reflecting something "average" through it. Elements used in this picture are shape and space. Principles that used are proportion.

Title: Untitled
Artist: Flip Dujardin
Date: 2009 Printed 2011

In this photo it looked like what appeared to be a tall building shaped like and upside down L. The building was in an open grassy space with bushes behind it. The building was a silver color so I'm guessing the building in the actual picture was made out of material resembling that color. The photo was taken on a bright sunny day. In the photo the element displayed are space, texture, shape, and line. Principles used are balance and emphasis.

1. How are the artworks organized?
    The artworks were organized very neatly. Each photo had a similar spacious distance to the other photo. Most were hung up on a wall, others were displayed in different places on the floor.

2. How are the artworks similar?
    The artworks are similar because they are all photos.

3. How are the artworks different?
    The artworks are different because some capture photos of just people, some capture photos of things or places. Some are photos that take place years ago while others are present,

4. How are the artworks framed?
    Some are in glass. Other photos have a white rim around the border.

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?
    They are identified and labeled by title date and artist with a small background on the picture next to the information about the photos.

6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?
    The proximity of the works of art is in a good distance between each other. Its not displayed in any type of order such as date,place, or artist.

mod 10 art masks

This mask was carved for the king of Benin. He never wore it around his face, only around his neck or on his hip. I chose this mask because it really stood out to me. It looked like the face of an actual person. The way it was carved really resembled the characteristics of an african mans face. The elements are shape and line. The principles are proportion and emphasis.

 

I chose this mask because i liked the expression. I thought it was cool how the carver of this mask made it look like a surprised face.The principles are rythme and proportion. The elements are shape and value.

 

I chose this mask because it was and animal and a human at the same time which i thought was cool. I looked really interesting to me, It was a face with tiger like stripes. Elements in this mask is line and value. Principles for this mask would be pattern and movement.

I used the elements of texture and color and i used the principles of balance. Creating these mask were fun.im not really a good artist so i tried my best. The one in the middle is the finished product.

 

 

mod 10

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

The reason why i selected the two videos "Buddhism" and "Hinduism" was because after reading about these two religions in the text book, i wanted to further my knowledge on the two subjects. I found these two topics to be very interesting while reading about it in the art book.

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

For the Buddhism video, key concepts i learned was that after Buddha's death the religion split into Hinayana and mahanya. What i also learned was that in Carmel new york there is an area of buildings called chuang yen monastery that is dedicated to the Buddhism religion. For the Hinduism video the key concepts i learned was about the Hindu gods and goddesses which i found pretty interesting. I learned that it was often compared to christian/catholic saints. What i found most interesting was how in the Hindu religion they depict some of the gods in half human form.

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

The videos relate to the text because in the text that we were told to read it talks about these two religions, how they originated, and what the religions are really about.

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

My opinion of the films was that they were very interesting and included alot of detail. I enjoyed learning more about these two religions and seeing it in visual form. They add dept to understanding the readings and art concepts because the videos make learning about it more pleasant. If your a visual learning then it can help you way more.

mod 9 exploring line

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?
It was fun using my hand as a subject matter. It was interesting to see how my drawing would come out when i used my hand that wasnt dominant.

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?
I selected pencil because i think pencil looks better when you do quick sketches.

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?
It felt alittle weird only because  my hand was a bit shaky but ive tried to use my hand that wasnt dominant before so it was nothing really new to me. It was more so a fun challenge.

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?
I think that they are successful. My drawing with my dominant hand came out good and my second drawing with my hand that wasnt dominant came out ok.

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?
No i wouldnt because i dont draw good with that hand. Maybe if i had a bit more practice

mod 9 video blog

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I selected the videos The Night Watch (Rembrandt) and Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance because the two titles really stuck out to me. I remember learning about these two topics when i was in high school but i dont remember exactly what it was i learned, so i chose these two videos so i can learn more about them.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In the video The Night Watch (Rembrandt), the key concepts i learned was about the painting the x-ray created by Rembrandt. I found it interesting how the painting revealed his way of thinking through it. I found all of his pieces of work that was described in the video to have some sort of interesting story behind it. In the video Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance , the key concepts i learned was that Leonardo da vinci was a scientist. This was something thst i never knew and found this piece of information to be relly cool once i found out.

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos realate to the readings in the text because in the text we learned about the renaissance age and also the other eras and the new art that developed during that time. These videos reflect upon that and go into further detail about the artists and their paintings.

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I thought the videos were okay. I thought that the art work was explained more which i liked. It gave me a better understanding of the arts and the artist of that era.

mod 8 video review

1. Explain why you selected each of the three videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I selected these three videos; Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek Art, More Human Than Human, and Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany because some of these topic i read in the book and i wanted to further my knowledge on the topic because it sounded interesting to me.

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Beyond the Classical: Byzantine and Later Greek Art, the key concepts i learned from this video was about the heliocentric modernism. During this period the art evolved. What i found interesting was when the lady was talking about the painting and how the artist combined so many things in on painting. The key concepts i learned in Cataclysm: The Black Death Visits Tuscany was about the black plague. I learned how the plague was carried out from china all the way to Europe which is something i did not know. Also i learned that the plague killed so many people and lasted for such a long time which is something that was new to me.

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
These videos relate to the readings in the text because in the text we also learned about Byzantine and the period of Greek art. We also learned about the realism of art which is also mentioned in these videos.

4.What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
My opinion of the film was that i found the three that i watched to be very interesting. It furthered my knowledge more from the topics that were in the text. I think it made the concepts of art  that we learned about in the two chapters more clearer and it was cool to get a visual understanding of it.

mod 7 video review

From the video ancient architecture and technology, Key concepts that i learned from watching this video was about the seven hills of Rome. It was interesting how it the hills of Rome were protected through the servian wall. The monuments, parks, and buildings that surrounded the seven walls were beautiful as well. In the Architecture is art video i learned how architecture can create emotion. I thought it was interesting how some architects build certain things to trigger human emotions. In the Last call for planet earth video what i learned was that there were cities where 75 percent of carbon originated. Also what i learned was that architectural designs managed energy through integrated systems under the floor heating, and passive solar energy.These videos relate to the readings in the text be as in the text we also read about architecture and the different concepts of it. The videos just give you a more visual effect and explain what architecture is all about more thoroughly. My opinion about the videos is that they were all great. Very informative and interesting. I would say my favorite video is the last call for planet earth video. I found this video to be the most effective as far as learning something cool and of importance at the same time.

mod 6 art making installation

What is installation art?

 Installation art is art thats diverese and takes over and defines the space. To achive this is totally up to the visyla artist.  Installation art is something that surrounds you. Its different its big and its meaningful.

What materials are used installation art?

materials that are used in installation art is a broad variety of materiald used in everyday life. You can use whatever you want for installation art its up to you.

Why make installation art?

 Artists make installation art to express themselves and to create a theme, Installation art gives off the persona of a real life moment. Installation art usually reflects scenery.

Which artist/installation did I find most interesting?

the installation that i found most interesting was the one in the videowith the yellow backround and the big oka dots all over it, I found the art to be very fun and childish. It had a youthful adventorous view to it.

Below is my creation of installation art:

 

 

The theme that i wanted to explore in my installation was politics and social order. You may not see it from my installation but the image i was trying to set was the three chairs butting heads which symbolizes each side of politics. Democratic, republican, and everything in between. The tall vase was suppose to symbolize God. I used something taller to look as if it was overpowering everything else. Materials i used was things from around my house. Three chairs and a tall vase with sticks inside.

 

 

 

mod 6 video review

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

 Through the eyes of the sculptor:

 Some of the key concepts i learned while watching this video is when they walked into the carving shop that was made from lime stones. It was interesting how it stayed 12 degrees Celsius throughout the year. I also learned how every stone has a different smell. I also thought it was interesting how the sculptor had to use feelings to carve life back into the shape.

 Glass and ceramics

What i found interesting was the the process on how glass was made. When i found out that glass was made from sand but how the properties were so much more different the video intrigued me even more.What i also found interesting was how soda could be used as one of the components for making glass.

Installation art

The invisible art really interested me. At first i thought it was going to be some kind of tricky way to create art but when i learned it had to do with music it really captured my attention. I like how it was described as the true essence of sound that forces the listener to interact with it.

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

    The videos relate to the readings in the text because there were certain parts in the text about glass, stained glass, different types of sculptors and the creation they built. The videos went into further detail about the topics in the text like explaining things sculptors use to create their work or the process in how glass is made.

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

   I really enjoyed all three films especially the one on how glass is made. I think the videos gave a clearer more visual understanding of the topics we learned about in the text. It helped me understand more on the life and thoughts of a sculptor and the way they see art. It also gave a clear tutorial on how to create glass and different substitutes on what to use.

Mod 5 Logo

1. Discuss what you thought about creating your logo

Creating the Logo was actually really fun. I never created a logo for anything so the experience and the process was interesting. I enjoyed coming up with unique logos.

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

The process was a bit difficult finding materials for the logo but fun at the same time. I really thought about what phrases to come up with for my logos. Ideas i used was things i saw outside. Like if i walk into urban outfitters they have alot of logos on their shirts and on their coffee  mugs.

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

The most important discovery i made in the creation of logo was that i actually liked it. I'm not usually a fan of drawing but i did like this project.

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?

I enjoyed the videos i found them to be very informative. The most important thing i learned was that logos come in so many different forms. I didn't know how broad the world of logos was.

Mod 5 Art Musuem

For this project i went to an art musuem in NYC called MoMa. I absoulutely loved it. I had never been there before and when i went it was sooo many people like the line to get into the musuem for free was like 3 blocks! I had a wonderful experience and i saw so many beautiful art creations.

1. Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
    The two artworks that made an impact or impression on me was the work of art titled "untitled(four etchings) its four paintings two with black paper and black ink and the other two with white paper and black ink. It was basically sending a message on how it feels to be black. I thought the work of art was very relatable if you look closely at the words he writes something like" I feel most colored when im thrown against a white backround". To me the artist was saying he feels the most like an outcast when hes sourrounded by people who are not like him. I think whether your black white or whatever we can all relate to this painting in a way because im sure we all felt out of our element at some point. Another work of art that made an impact on me was the work of art titled "The weeping woman". What first drew my attention to this painting was the way the artist made her head there was like stuff bulging out and she looked really disoriented and like her mind was going crazy. Thats how i feel sometimes. The picture related to how crazy my emotions can get someimes.Both of these art works impacted me to embrace who i am. The first one embraced me to admit when i feel out of place and the second one impacted me to live in my emotions. That if you feel crazy and like you just cant take it anymore its ok to scream and go wild.

2. Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
     The artworks that i felt the most connected with was the art titled "Vacation Getaway, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing The War Home. I felt most connected with this picture because it symbolized an invasion of privacy. I look at my bedroom as a vacation spot. Its nice its comfortable its safe and its me. When my younger brother or my mother barges into my room i feel like that privacy breaks and its no longer my "vacation gateway". Another photograph i felt connected with was the one titled " Buzz and Nan at the after hours NYC". I'm not sure what this photography meant to the person who took it, but my perception was it looked like an old creepy man trying to talk to a girl half his age at the club and she looked nowhere near interested. I definitely related to this photograph because i have been in a situation like this one plenty of times so this photo really caught my attention.

3. Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
      The artwork that i would like to know more about is the art titled "Untitled, From the series: Painter, Paint for me". In the photo its what appears to be a nice, well dressed, looking man, relaxing on a worn out couch in the middle of a sidewalk. This picture seemed cool to me i liked the way he was just chilling on the couch and the pose he did for the picture. It was really proper. I would like to know more about this picture because i feel like theres a story behind why hes out in the middle of the street sitting on this couch.
Here is the slide show below

http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a4d7a4e6a67324d54593d0d0a&blogview=true

elements and principle slideshow

I attempted to do this project the best that i could. I dont live on campus or in buffalo and i dont own a digital camera so I attemped to take the pictures with my cell phone. The pictures wouldnt load to photobucket so I had to get the pictures online but still those pictures would not load to photobucket. I even tried decreasing the size and doing it on other computers it still wouldnt work. So i had to do this project using a different website called smilebox. The process for finding the photos was really fun. i learned alot throughout this project about the different types of art works and categories they can be put in.
this is the link to my slideshow.
http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a4d794d6a4d324d44493d0d0a&blogview=true

Color theory and emotional effects

Color; although can mean different things to different people, is defined as "The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light". Color can have many different effects on our emotions. For example, there are 4 psychological properties of color. Blue effects us mentally. Its sooths us and makes us feel calm. Red effects us more physically. It can bring out the fight or flight instinct. Red can be stimulating and lively but can also effect our emotions by making us demanding and aggressive. Yellow, the right shade, can lift our spirits and self esteem. it can make us feel happy emotionally. The wrong shade of yellow can cause our self esteem to go down and bring out fear and anxiety. The last color which is green the color of balance, can effect us by making us feel safe and at ease.

A theoretical aspect of color that most fascinated me was how it has such an effect on the way we feel. I aways knew that color can have an effect on the way you feel but i never knew how much the impact was. I definately agree with the statements about certain colors. My room is painted blue and everytime im in here i do feel a sense of calmness and my grandmothers house is green and evertime im there i feel safe and like im on cloud 9. In the color video what made the biggest impact on me in regards to color and its effect on emotions was how in the video the artist used alot of red and its different shades in his painting. He wanted to use this color as a break away from the past when they could only use simple colors in their works of art. It had an impact on me because i never knew hoe revolutionary color was until i seen this video. In the feelings video i think the biggest impact on me in regards to color and its emotion was on the painting talked about at point 14:55 and how the artist intensified his painting so that the people viewing it can emotionally identify with the painting. He made it look rel and used colors so that we can really feel the pain that christ was experiencing.

Mod 2:Video review

Discussing the topic on Aesthetics, I  feel that Plato's theory on aesthetics was most important because he challenged its definition and what it meant. He observed it and formed a very valid opinion and questioned what didn't make sense. I agree with many of the points Plato made which is why i feel it was most important. Changeux scientific view on Aesthetics i thought was detailed and that he really did his researched. He believed that there was a very broad envelope for the evolutionary orgins dealing with art.As for Ramachandran, his scientific view was that art and science go hand in hand and its creativity all develops in our brains. What i thought was interesting about both of them was how they could relate art to being a science. I had never thought about art in that way before.These videos relate to the readings in the text because they are both informing us on the same topic. The videos just give you a more visual view and a better understanding. My opinion of the films were that they were very interesting and fun to watch. I learned alot and the videos changed my way of viewing art. It opened up my mind to a more broader perception then the readings. I'm more of a verbal/visual learner so viewing the videos helped me understand the topics better.

Step 4 mod 1

The process for creating the gmail account and setting up the blog was a bit confusing. The instuctions given were a bit unclear to me but I manage and hopefully this is done correctly. What I expect to learn in this class is a better understanding of what art really is. I know everyone has their own definition of what art means but theres always so much more to add on. Im hoping to learn the differnt types of art out there other then the common ones that we all know. Im also hoping to learn about art in different cultures as well. I actually love taking online courses. Its convient, comfortable, and I find that i work better and the outcome of my work is better when i take online courses.