Art Education

Why did you select the inspiration pieces? Edgar Degas Degas à la redingote noire (Self-Portrait), ca. 1854-1855 Oil on canvas I picked this piece as inspiration because I liked the direct eye contact with the viewer. It almost seems as if Degas is looking at you in passing. This inspired me to use the pose I did in my own self-portrait, glancing over my shoulder at the viewer. Horace Pippin Self-Portrait , 1941 oil on canvas board I picked this piece as inspiration because I liked the crisp lines in the painting. It seems almost comic strip esque. I mimicked these crisp, clean lines  in my own work instead of blending and blurring the paint to make soft edges. Edgar Degas Portrait de Mlle Rose Caron (Portrait of Rose Caron), ca. 1892 oil on canvas I picked this piece as inspiration because of the colors. I was drawn immediately to the yellows, pinks, and blues in their muted tones. I chose to use these base colors in my own self-portrait. 2. Wh...

For this project I chose to do Pop Art as my theme because I personally enjoy pop art. I chose artist that were pivotal in the movement, people who other artists found great inspiration from. It was definitely a tedious process to make the slide show and do research on 10 artists, but I learned a lot about works of art that I simply enjoyed looking at.

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. “The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art” : Lowbrow is an art movement with origins in the underground comic world, punk music, “hot-rod street culture”, and other California subcultures. It is also often known by the name pop surrealism. Some of the giants of lowbrow art were considered to be Big Daddy Roth and Robert Williams. Many people were underground cartoonists. Some lowbrow artists went on to work for Disney as well. Lowbrow artists seems concentrated on creating non-conceptual art and creating “fun” and exciting pieces. Tate Modern: This video is no longer available because the YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated. An Acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello and the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Philippe de Montebello served for 31 years as Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He collected many great works that have left quite the legacy to his name. He collected “The Study...

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose the Andy Warhol video as my first video because I love his work, and I wanted to watch a video about him to learn more about him.The second video I chose was on Henry Moore because I don't know much about him.  2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. The video about Andy Warhol was  informative. The main thing discussed was this concept called "Silk Screening" which was a signature technique Warhol used to create colorful pop culture prints. The use of repetition is also a signature "trademark" of Warhol's work, like the soup cans. The repetition is to mimic the visual culture we are fed every day and the impact seeing something so many times has. From the Henry Moore video, I learned family was a major concept throughout his work. He used the image of a  mother and child very often. Henry Moore was influenced by human conn...

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose The Impact of Cubism because I wanted to know some of the details of the movement. I like the geometry of cubism as well so it is always interesting to learn more about it. I chose to watch Matisse and Picasso because both artists made monumental contributions to the art scene. It is always inspiring to learn about those who go against the grain. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. The Impact of Cubism discussed Juan Gris and Picasso, working in the same house in Paris. During this time, Picasso painted the famous Les Demoiselles d' Avignon and Gris, a homage to Picasso in the form of a self portrait. Other artists like Duchamp and Delaunay were also discussed. Cubism was used to discuss war as seen with Juan Gris with “ The Breakfast Table ”. Delaunay's Eiffel Tower explored philosophical theories about time and memory. Sonia Delaunay cap...

Step 1: The Exhibition Questions about the exhibit: 1. What is the title of the exhibit? Humble and Human 2. What is the theme of the exhibition? Impressionist works dedicated to Ralph Wilson Jr.   Step 2: The Gallery Questions about the physical space: 1. What type of lighting is used? There is a single spotlight on each individual piece, which is the only lighting in the room. 2. What colors are used on the walls? Each color of the rooms is different, using neutral blues pinks and greens, to reflect the palette of the artist presented in a given room. 3. What materials are used in the interior artchitecture of the space? They compliment the work 4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space? Each room has a single artists and all their works arranged by palette choice. One room has two artists and each artist has it's own individual space with their paintings grouped together.  Step 3: The Artwork Questions about the artwork:...