Art Education

From your Internet searches, download at least three (3) inspiration images for creating your own mask. Use the steps of Art Criticism to analyze and describe the masks. Be specific in how the elements and principles of art are used. Unknown Artist and Source I chose this mask because I liked the shape and colors. I was drawn to the animal like shape because I identified it as a cat or dog considering the curved short ears and the shape of the nose. I appreciated the color combination of intense pink, teal, and red against neutral blocks of color. I felt my own style follows these color choices. Finally I appreciated the illusion of texture with the short stubby marks all around the mask that resemble fur. Papierkrattler masks at the Narrensprung 2005 Carnival parade, Ravensburg, Germany I chose this mask for two main reasons. First, it reminded me of the Anonymous mask, which is a stylised depiction of Guy Fawkes, the best-known member of the Gunpowder Plot. Secondly I ...

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose the film on Buddhism because i am interested in that religion. I also chose African Art: Legacy of Oppression because I thought that was a very modern title. I was interested in learning more about how african art tied into the social world. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. I learned that Buddhism was began by an individual named Siddhartha Gautama. The plan that buddhists follow is called the 8-Fold path. I also learned that Buddhism was split in two groups, those who practiced to reach nirvana by themselves, and those who sought out companions to be “saved” by Buddha into nirvana. The buddhists had incredible architecture including The Great Buddha hall built in 1985. There are no internal pillars in this building. It also includes the largest Buddha statue in the western hemisphere.   I learned that African Art is very symbolic. Masks oft...

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing? I have done hand drawings before so it did not feel unfamiliar. 2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why? I chose pencil because charcoal is messy and smudges easily, that would’ve been an issue for my non-dominant hand. 3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand? It felt awkward to attempt to draw non-dominantly but I was able to control my lines more than I expected. 4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies? I think my dominant hand drawing is somewhat successful. My drawing with my non-dominant hand is just too loosely styled for my taste. 5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future? No. I did not like the results and it was frustrating and slow.

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose the video “The Power of Art: Caravaggio” because I have heard about Caravaggio before and was interested in his dramatic violent rowdy nature which is very unlike most artists in history. I chose “Velazquez” because I have heard his name a lot but never learned about him in detail. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Caravaggio was a troubled drunk whose behaviors seemed similar to that of a historical gang member. His paintings are very technically accurate but the context is unusual. He does religious commissions for churches as a devoted Christian. The paintings are particularly gruesome ones that almost seem to scare people into worship. He uses the technique of streetcasting, using people off the street to create religious scenes. His paintings are very controversial. One of the most controversial was The Death of Mary commissioned by two siste...

1. Explain why you selected the video you choose from the selection listed above. I chose the video “ The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure ” because I tend to be drawn to Greek art more than most ancient historical pieces. I like the Greeks interest in geometry and anatomy especially in athletics.    2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure : I already knew the Greeks were obsessed with human anatomy but I was interested to hear that fitness was a regular part of the Greek lifestyle. This obsession with the human body has been around since the Greeks inhabited the Cyclades and created simple geometric human forms. Beyond the obsession with the body came expression of emotion and movement. The Greeks began to focus more on realism and time moved forward. I was also surprised to find out that the traditional white statues (often votive offerings) were often painted in brigh...

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Architecture: The Science of Design : This video discussed the strategies behind architecture to make it successful in design and functionality. One example provided was the component of wind in high rise buildings. All skyscraper buildings sway in the wind and designers must take this into account, using models, calculations, weather reports and other design tools. A second example was using a computer to control security, lights, and heating and cooling elements in a house to make it more functional for the resident. This can be beneficial to check locked doors and if appliances are on or off, and to conserve energy. Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art : In this video Frank Gehry discusses his process when creating architecture. He describes his work as a constantly evolving process due to change in thought and technology. He drew inspiration from many past cultures such as Japanese culture and Dadaism, but decided to r...

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog https://amandasartworld.blogspot.com/2019/02/project-1-reflection.html?showComment=1552270355621#c2774024334528881103 https://studyartinquiry.blogspot.com/ 2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images? Yes I think Amanda did a great job with correlating the images to the elements. A few of them could have fit in other categories but she did a good job at choosing the best one. 3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own? No we did not have the same images. I did not do project 2.  4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with the...

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Through the Eyes of  a Sculptor When sculpting aesthetic is obviously an important part in the final product, but also the material to be used, and the structural elements that will serve as support against gravity. Material is determined by aesthetic, location (indoor or outdoor), and expenses. Since sculpture can be made very large, there are many steps that can be taken to plan for the final project. These steps could include (but are not limited to): a sketch, a clay model, and a  plaster model. Sometimes models are made in multiple scales and multiple times. Marble is a prominent final material for sculpture due to its value from the ancient master artisans. Extracting marble is extremely dangerous and can result in death. It takes many people to create a marble sculpture. It is a team effort rather than a single sculptor. Glass and Ceramics Glass is a product of sand, silica sand to be more specific. M...