Reviewing Peer Responses to Artwork

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1.) When looking at project #1, I felt that all the pictures in the slideshow were perfect, and really showed that elements and principles. Each picture had the perfect label and example for the various principles and elements.  When going through the images I saw that the example for color, which was a red-orange leaf could also be considered emphasis, because it drew by eye right into that leaf.

2.) When looking at project #2, I saw two pictures that I chose as well. The first was the "Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash."  The blogger wanted to know more about the piece and she also explained that she had two dachshunds at home just like the one in the piece.  I picked the image because I felt connected with it because I saw it in the book, and because I also have a dachshund at home.  The second same artwork was "Convergence," the blogger felt a connection with the piece because the meaning that the artist felt of painting. I also picked the piece because I felt a connection, but mine was because I knew about it form the text.

3.) Notre Dame in the Late Afternoon, by Henri Matisse, was a piece that I felt interested in when I saw it on the blog.  This painting caught my eye because I could feel the motion and peace that I believe the artists felt.  It would be amazing to know how to paint that way.  The colors used were so relaxing and peaceful.

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1.)  In project #1, the blogger captured every element and principle in all of the images.  Some of the images actually did have more than one element of principles. For example the value example could have also been for movement because of the fire in the background.  Also the harmony example of the tulip could have also been for color or emphasis.

2.)  For project #2, the painting of Niagara Falls was one I chose too.  She picked it for the same reason, which was the connection to the falls becausee it is both of our hometowns.

3.) When looking at the rest of her images from the gallery, I saw the photo of Erie Lakawanna Railroad.  This black and white photograph amazed me. There is something classic to a black and white photo and this picture had such power to it.  I also felt a connection because it reminds me of when i used to take the train to visit friends.  I could feel those moments when I saw this photograph.

I feel that the process of my peers reflection to be fun.  It is interesting to see what others have come up with over the course, and I get to compare to my work as well.  I think it is valuable to my learning because it allows others and myself to discover the different ways in which we all are defining art.  The several perspectives leads to you to find your own beliefs about art.

I acutally do findit healpful when reading the other comments left by people, it allows me to see were I stand in the art class.