1.) From the film, The Lowdown on Lowbrow, the term "lowbrow" is discussed. Lowbrow is an art form that relates to pop surrealism. The artist, Robert Williams invented the term, and at the time, himself and other artists that created lowbrow art, were turned away from galleries and museums. They then needed to make their own art in their own space. Lowbrow was many influences like pop, car, and folk culture art.
Displaying Modern Art, was a film that discussed, the Tate Modern, which was a gallery that displayed "theme" based museum sections. The theme base sections included artists like Richard Lang and Monet's water Lillie's.
Bones of Contention, was about the discovery of Native American bones, during the U.S. genocide. After finding the bones, controversy surrounded them and scientists, archaeologists, and historians fought over the decision to keep and study them or return them back to their ancestors.
The last film, George Eastman House, was about Eastman who was the "father of popular photography." He created a house that stores a visual history of photography, and how he impacted the world of photography, and technology. He impacted the world of motion pictures, like when he created the first Native American school, which taught the restoration and preservation of motion pictures.
2.) My art exhibition has the theme of trees, and incorporating a variety to artworks that include the subject of trees, and the films did not really portray any of my theme to them. The four films discussed a variety of things but the information given did not relate to well with my project subject.
3.) I thought the films were informational, and gave an overall understanding to the subject of art curation, and I did learn a lot about themes that are involved in an art exhibition.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Week 12: Video Review
1.) I chose Abstract Expessionism and Pop, because from the readings I found expressionism and pop art to be very interesting and I wanted to know more. I chose Uncertainty: Modernity and Art, because the title caught my eye with the "uncertainty" word, and was wanting to know what it was about. From the two films above, Andy Warhol: Image of an Image, caught my eye because the two films discussed the artist, and I wanted to know more about the artist. The fourth film I chose, was The Art of Henry Moore. I did not know of the artist, Henry Moore and wanted to get to know him.
2.) Abstract Expressionsim and Pop, described abstract art, and examined the pop art style. It discussed the pop art in the 60's with Andy Warhol, and how it was the first movement of art in the 20th century since futurism. Uncertainty: Modernity and Art, explored modern art, and how it documents the metamorphosis of mankind. Modern art expreses a message which is, "uncertainty." The film discusses artists like Picasso, and Warhol, and the contributions of abstract, expressionism, and cubism, to the modern art world. The third film, Andy Warhol: Image of an Image, discusses the history of the pop artists' work, and how is work went from being commercial to the experimental with advertising images. Warhol's famous pop art was inspired by Mariyln Monro and Liz Taylor. His famous silk screen is of Elizabeth Taylor, entitled "Ten Lizes." The last film was The Art of Henry Moore. The film discusses the modern artist and the history of his work. It reveals his childhood, where he started to show his artistic talent, and discusses the several works done by Moore, specifically his famous sketches on London's underground shelters during WWII.
3.) These videos relate to the reading in the text by explaing several artists and several art styles. Warhol is discussed in three of the films, just as the text does. Also Uncertainty: Modernity and ARt, really relates to the text by explaing the various art styles of modern art, like cubism, expressionism, abstract, and pop art.
4.) I felt films were very interesting and gave a sense of understanding to what I was reading in the text. I espeacially liked the films on Andy Warhol, becasue I enjoy the artist and like the pop art style. I was able to see more of the pop art style in the films as well as the text.
2.) Abstract Expressionsim and Pop, described abstract art, and examined the pop art style. It discussed the pop art in the 60's with Andy Warhol, and how it was the first movement of art in the 20th century since futurism. Uncertainty: Modernity and Art, explored modern art, and how it documents the metamorphosis of mankind. Modern art expreses a message which is, "uncertainty." The film discusses artists like Picasso, and Warhol, and the contributions of abstract, expressionism, and cubism, to the modern art world. The third film, Andy Warhol: Image of an Image, discusses the history of the pop artists' work, and how is work went from being commercial to the experimental with advertising images. Warhol's famous pop art was inspired by Mariyln Monro and Liz Taylor. His famous silk screen is of Elizabeth Taylor, entitled "Ten Lizes." The last film was The Art of Henry Moore. The film discusses the modern artist and the history of his work. It reveals his childhood, where he started to show his artistic talent, and discusses the several works done by Moore, specifically his famous sketches on London's underground shelters during WWII.
3.) These videos relate to the reading in the text by explaing several artists and several art styles. Warhol is discussed in three of the films, just as the text does. Also Uncertainty: Modernity and ARt, really relates to the text by explaing the various art styles of modern art, like cubism, expressionism, abstract, and pop art.
4.) I felt films were very interesting and gave a sense of understanding to what I was reading in the text. I espeacially liked the films on Andy Warhol, becasue I enjoy the artist and like the pop art style. I was able to see more of the pop art style in the films as well as the text.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Art Gallery Visit #2
Step 1: The Exhibition
1.) The exhibit that I took my three artworks from was the "Telling Tales" exhibit.
2.) The theme of this exhibition was telling stories about spiritual beliefs. Along with stories told, the pieces of art also reflect politics and society.
Step 2: The Gallery
1.) The type of lighting used was bright, florescent lights.
2.) The color used on the wall was plain white paint.
3.) The materials used in the interior architecture of the space include various tools that the artists use to display their pieces of work.
4.) The movement of the viewer through that gallery space is steady and calm, in order for the viewer to accurately take in each piece of artwork.
Step 3: The Artwork
1.) The artworks are organized by artist, and medium.
2.) The artworks are similar because they each tell a story.
3.) The artworks are different by the various materials used by each artist.
4.) The artworks are framed by space from each other.
5.) The artworks are identified and labeled by information given about the artist, title, date, and materials used.
6.) The proximity of the artworks from each other are evenly spaced out. There is a clear boundary between each piece of artwork.
David Nash, Small Ladder, 1978. Wood.
Description: There is a ladder, made out of natural wood. Nash views the ladder as being a transition from one space of another.
Analysis: Balance is seen by the way the ladder is even on each side. Line is also an element seen. The tree branches lead the eye up the ladder.
Bracket: Nash provided a very direct ladder that was built from natural wood. The ladder symbolizes the climb it takes to get to where you want in life.
Interpretation: I feel that when I look at the small ladder, it makes me want to physically climb it. I believe that Nash wanted the viewer to feel that way, and by wanting to physically climb the ladder, it represents an emotional feeling that you want to climb up towards your dreams.
Jiri Kolar, Cycladic Heads, 1978. Chiasmage on wood.
Description: This piece was created by a collage technique known as Chiasmage. Chiasmage is a technique that uses torn paper fragments with text on them, which are then glued down. The three heads are representing the Cyclades, which are a collection of islands near Greece. The three head each have their own elements that represent ancient Greek culture.
Analysis: Variety is a principle used, and it can been seen by the differences in the three heads. Emphasis is also seen. The middle bold black head directs the viewers eye right to its presence.
Bracket: The artist wanted the to tell a story about the Cyclade islands and the civilizations. The heads symbolize the figures seen in the ancient Greek culture.
Interpretation: The chiasmage collage technique used by Kolar gives each head figure it own personality. The viewer sees a story in each figure and wants to know more. The unity of the piece tells history of the Cyclades civilization.
When I visited the Albright Knox for the second time I felt it was even better then before. I enjoyed looking at the different exhibitions and i really enjoyed the exhibit, "Telling Tales." I felt that looking at the pieces of art in a different perspective was refreshing. I liked analyzing the different aspects of the exhibit and I particularly liked this exhibit because it told stories of history and they way others see the world.
1.) The exhibit that I took my three artworks from was the "Telling Tales" exhibit.
2.) The theme of this exhibition was telling stories about spiritual beliefs. Along with stories told, the pieces of art also reflect politics and society.
Step 2: The Gallery
1.) The type of lighting used was bright, florescent lights.
2.) The color used on the wall was plain white paint.
3.) The materials used in the interior architecture of the space include various tools that the artists use to display their pieces of work.
4.) The movement of the viewer through that gallery space is steady and calm, in order for the viewer to accurately take in each piece of artwork.
Step 3: The Artwork
1.) The artworks are organized by artist, and medium.
2.) The artworks are similar because they each tell a story.
3.) The artworks are different by the various materials used by each artist.
4.) The artworks are framed by space from each other.
5.) The artworks are identified and labeled by information given about the artist, title, date, and materials used.
6.) The proximity of the artworks from each other are evenly spaced out. There is a clear boundary between each piece of artwork.
The first artwork from "Telling Tales" is by Lesley Dill. Divide Light #2, 2002. Paper, glue, thread, tea and pins.
Description: The hand seen in the piece is a cast of Dill's actual hand. The hand is holding words, that were inspired by the poet, Emily Dickinson. Thread is the hanging down from the hand.
Analysis: Motion is an element seen by the hand. It is as if the hand is grasping and holding the words in action. Variety is also a principle seen. The various materials used, bring variety to the piece.
Bracket: I am reminded on hands running through hair, when I look at this piece. The hand is holding the words as well as the thread that looks like hair being held.
Interpretation: Dill was inspired by the words of Emily Dickinson. She wanted the viewer to understand that powerful words of the poet, and the hand hold the words is a symbol of what the artist wanted to portray. Dill wants the viewer to grasp powerful messages in their hands and life.
Description: There is a ladder, made out of natural wood. Nash views the ladder as being a transition from one space of another.
Analysis: Balance is seen by the way the ladder is even on each side. Line is also an element seen. The tree branches lead the eye up the ladder.
Bracket: Nash provided a very direct ladder that was built from natural wood. The ladder symbolizes the climb it takes to get to where you want in life.
Interpretation: I feel that when I look at the small ladder, it makes me want to physically climb it. I believe that Nash wanted the viewer to feel that way, and by wanting to physically climb the ladder, it represents an emotional feeling that you want to climb up towards your dreams.
Description: This piece was created by a collage technique known as Chiasmage. Chiasmage is a technique that uses torn paper fragments with text on them, which are then glued down. The three heads are representing the Cyclades, which are a collection of islands near Greece. The three head each have their own elements that represent ancient Greek culture.
Analysis: Variety is a principle used, and it can been seen by the differences in the three heads. Emphasis is also seen. The middle bold black head directs the viewers eye right to its presence.
Bracket: The artist wanted the to tell a story about the Cyclade islands and the civilizations. The heads symbolize the figures seen in the ancient Greek culture.
Interpretation: The chiasmage collage technique used by Kolar gives each head figure it own personality. The viewer sees a story in each figure and wants to know more. The unity of the piece tells history of the Cyclades civilization.
When I visited the Albright Knox for the second time I felt it was even better then before. I enjoyed looking at the different exhibitions and i really enjoyed the exhibit, "Telling Tales." I felt that looking at the pieces of art in a different perspective was refreshing. I liked analyzing the different aspects of the exhibit and I particularly liked this exhibit because it told stories of history and they way others see the world.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Week Eleven: Video Review
1.) I chose, Matisse and Picasso, because I have always enjoyed the works of the two artists, and I wanted to know more about the history and techniques of each. Expressionism was chosen because I like reading about the style of expressionism and I wanted to see and hear more about the style. I chose Dance at the Moulin de La Galette, because I recognized the title of the painting by Renoir and was interested in knowing more. I chose, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, because I did not know the title and was curious about what it was.
2.) Matisse and Picasso was a film about the two famous artists, Matisse and Picasso. The film examined Matisses' life, as well as Picasso's. Matisse was a rational, structured painter. Unlike, Picasso, who was impulsive and delivered himself into his paintings. The film goes into the history of Matisse who moved from Paris to New York, and Picasso stayed in Paris. Expressionism was a film that went into detail and highlighted the artists who adopted to expressionist style. Edward Munch, Franz Marc, Kirchner, Max Beckmann, Georg Baselitz, and Anselm Kiefer, were all artists presented, who used expressionism in each of their pieces. Dance at the Moulin de la Galette, was a film about the famous painting by Renoir. The film discusses the history of the painting that Renoir painted to bring pleasure and to bring viewers back in time to Paris. Renoir was an impressionist who focused on the romantic aspects of Paris. The fourth film was, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. The film looks into the history of the painter, Georges Seurant. His technique was pointillism which was seen in this painting. The painting is examined and questioned , on the interesting characters. The painting was completed at the island, La Grand Jatte, and the women fishing and questioned to be prostitutes.
3.) The videos relate to the reading in the text by discussing the many artists and techniques that were discussed in the text. Expressionism, impressionism, pointillism, were some of the styles examined in the films as well as the text. Also, Matisse and Picasso were topics of both the film and the readings.
4.) I thought the films were interesting and delivered a more in depth description to artists like Picasso, Matisse, Renoir, and Seurant. I was able to see more examples to the various techniques like expressionism and pointillism, that gave me a better understanding to what I was reading.
2.) Matisse and Picasso was a film about the two famous artists, Matisse and Picasso. The film examined Matisses' life, as well as Picasso's. Matisse was a rational, structured painter. Unlike, Picasso, who was impulsive and delivered himself into his paintings. The film goes into the history of Matisse who moved from Paris to New York, and Picasso stayed in Paris. Expressionism was a film that went into detail and highlighted the artists who adopted to expressionist style. Edward Munch, Franz Marc, Kirchner, Max Beckmann, Georg Baselitz, and Anselm Kiefer, were all artists presented, who used expressionism in each of their pieces. Dance at the Moulin de la Galette, was a film about the famous painting by Renoir. The film discusses the history of the painting that Renoir painted to bring pleasure and to bring viewers back in time to Paris. Renoir was an impressionist who focused on the romantic aspects of Paris. The fourth film was, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. The film looks into the history of the painter, Georges Seurant. His technique was pointillism which was seen in this painting. The painting is examined and questioned , on the interesting characters. The painting was completed at the island, La Grand Jatte, and the women fishing and questioned to be prostitutes.
3.) The videos relate to the reading in the text by discussing the many artists and techniques that were discussed in the text. Expressionism, impressionism, pointillism, were some of the styles examined in the films as well as the text. Also, Matisse and Picasso were topics of both the film and the readings.
4.) I thought the films were interesting and delivered a more in depth description to artists like Picasso, Matisse, Renoir, and Seurant. I was able to see more examples to the various techniques like expressionism and pointillism, that gave me a better understanding to what I was reading.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Mask Material Exploration
Description: Used during a ritual, painted in a non-traditional way. It was painted to make a "demon" look amusing. This type of character mask rarely appears on the market. There are yellow,red,green,light pink, and white stripes going across the face. Large eyes, a big smile, a nose, and bold eyebrows.
Formal Analysis: The use of color is seen in this mask. Emphasis is seen in the eyes, they draw the viewer directly to them. Pattern and rhythms are also seen by the repetitive stripes.
I chose this piece because I love the use of color. The color, along with the eyes are so bold and creative. I am just drawn into the center of the eyes.
India Sacred Cow Mask, from Gujarat, India. 15 inches, embroidered cloth with mirrors and shells.
Description: Designed to lay on the forehead of a cow at celebrations. It is cloth with various colors, and embroidered patters. Shells and mirrors are also incorporated.. It has geometric shapes like squares, rectangles, and circles.
Formal Analysis: Pattern and Rhythm are seen by the various repeating shapes. Color is also used with the various embroidered color tones. Texture is also seen by the fabric, and embroidery. Shape is represented by the multiple shapes, especially the rectangular eyes.
I chose this mask because I thought the material used was very unique. I have never seen a mask made out f fabric, and it was so carefully crafted with the beautiful embroidery.
Decorative Mask, from Guerrero, 20 inches, painted wood.
Description: "Decorative" describes new masks made for tourists and collectors in the Mexican city. Seen here is two faces, the bottom is a sun, and the top is an angel with wings. The faces are seen looking down.
Formal Analysis: Color is certainly an element seen in this decorative mask. The eyes can represent the principle of emphasis. They draw the viewer to there downward look. Also, the eyes looking down can be the principle of movement. They show action and movement of what comes beneath them.
I chose this third mask because I found the inspiration of my mask in the use of the sun/star content. I like the incorporation of two faces, and I that to be unique. I haven't seen masks with two faces like this one. I see a story in it, I am curious to what they are looking down at.
I used the element of color in my mask. The variety of the colors was what I wanted my mask to primarily be. I feel the color is spontaneous and fun. Shape is another element seen. The star is the main shape of the mask, and the other shapes like triangles make up the ornamentation in the mask. Line is also an element in the mask. The lines coming from the star's vertex, draws the eye into the masks' eyes. The principle of variety is seen as well. The variations of shapes, designs, and colors bring the variety to the mask.
When creating mask I thought the whole process was fun. I like doing hands on activities and this was just another activity that I enjoyed. When viewing the other masks, I found inspiration and I immediately came up with the idea of a star. From there it was easy, I drew a couple of sketches, then went onto my final piece. I drew the star, then just allowed my self to decorate it and give it character. I enjoyed putting the final touches on it like using colored pencils to make designs and patterns. Overall, I am happy with my final work, and feel that my mask is fun and colorful, just like I wanted!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Week 10:Video Review
1.) I selected the film, Buddhism because I have always been curious and interested in the beliefs of this religion and I wanted to know more. I chose the film Hinduism because I did not know much about this form of religion and felt the film could give me an understanding of what it is. African Art, was chosen because I liked reading about it in the book and wanted to see and hear more about the art style. The Great Wave, was the fourth film chosen because I have heard and seen this artwork before and wanted to know the history of the painter and the process of its form.
2.) Buddhism, was a film about the spiritual beliefs behind the famous religion. It discussed the spread of Buddhism in India and to other lands. Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, wanted to find "Nirvana" which was a spiritual place to escape from the greed in life, once one found Nirvana they had a bliss to enlightenment. After the death of Buddha, Buddhism split into two parts, "Hinayana" and "Mahayana," these two sub sects of Buddhism helped spread the philosophy and the beliefs across India.
African Art, was a film on the art of the African natives. The art in Africa has cultural meaning and is shown in everyday life. Art is displayed through clothing, utensil, hair styles, and even through masks. African artists display art in everyday objects and use these objects to express their conceptual art style. The artists make artwork through mental images.
Hinduism, is a religion on India, and the film looks at the holiest city called Varanasi. Hinduism worships Brahma or God, and teaches many ways to get to Brahma/god. Art portrays gods in their sculptures and other pieces of art. Hinduism uses art to display their spiritual beliefs in everyday life.
The Great Wave, was a film that looked into the best-known Japanese art called, "The Great Wave." The artist, Hokusai, made The Great Wave using geometric structures like circles and triangles. This piece of art is seen on everything and it has influenced Impressionism and the 1960s pop art.
3.) All of the videos relate to the readings in the text by their content. The text looks into African Art, just like the African Art film. Also, the film Buddhism discussed the beliefs and history of the religion, just like the text did. Also The Great Wave talks about the Japanese art, just like the text examined.
4.) These films were great. They helped me understand the concepts of what Buddhism, Hinduism, African Art, and Japanese art is all about. They allowed me to hear and see more of the history of each subject and allowed me to give examples of what the text in the readings were discussing.
2.) Buddhism, was a film about the spiritual beliefs behind the famous religion. It discussed the spread of Buddhism in India and to other lands. Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, wanted to find "Nirvana" which was a spiritual place to escape from the greed in life, once one found Nirvana they had a bliss to enlightenment. After the death of Buddha, Buddhism split into two parts, "Hinayana" and "Mahayana," these two sub sects of Buddhism helped spread the philosophy and the beliefs across India.
African Art, was a film on the art of the African natives. The art in Africa has cultural meaning and is shown in everyday life. Art is displayed through clothing, utensil, hair styles, and even through masks. African artists display art in everyday objects and use these objects to express their conceptual art style. The artists make artwork through mental images.
Hinduism, is a religion on India, and the film looks at the holiest city called Varanasi. Hinduism worships Brahma or God, and teaches many ways to get to Brahma/god. Art portrays gods in their sculptures and other pieces of art. Hinduism uses art to display their spiritual beliefs in everyday life.
The Great Wave, was a film that looked into the best-known Japanese art called, "The Great Wave." The artist, Hokusai, made The Great Wave using geometric structures like circles and triangles. This piece of art is seen on everything and it has influenced Impressionism and the 1960s pop art.
3.) All of the videos relate to the readings in the text by their content. The text looks into African Art, just like the African Art film. Also, the film Buddhism discussed the beliefs and history of the religion, just like the text did. Also The Great Wave talks about the Japanese art, just like the text examined.
4.) These films were great. They helped me understand the concepts of what Buddhism, Hinduism, African Art, and Japanese art is all about. They allowed me to hear and see more of the history of each subject and allowed me to give examples of what the text in the readings were discussing.
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