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1. Which assignment did you ENJOY working on the best? Why?
I enjoyed working on the elements and principles of design project the best because I really enjoy taking pictures. Plus it was a nice way to go out and enjoy the warm weather!

2. Which assignment did you ENJOY working on the least? Why?

I wasn't really a fan of the first project of making the color wheel and the value scale, mostly because I had just done those things last year in some of my art classes at my old college. It was a nice refresher but just didn't appeal to me as much as it did the first time around.

 

3. How did you like using ANGEL?

Using ANGEL really helped me learn how to use it better than I had learned in BSC101. I finally understand how to use and navigate the website.

4. If you had the opportunity to change this course:

What would you keep? Everything besides....

What would you remove? Not doing so many art gallery visits.

What would you add? n/a

5. Would you recommend this course to your peers? Yes I would recommend this course to my peers.

6. Please list any other comments you would like to share. thank you for a wonderful semester!

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Final Reflection of AED 200

1. What were your expectations for this course and where they met?
 My expectations for this course were to learn about every aspect of art, including history, its influence in different cultures, different types of medias, etc. These expectations were met.
2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?
I believe that after experiencing this course, art is the result of someone being influenced and expressing themselves using that influence as inspiration.

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?
In my original posting, I put that Vincent Van Gogh was my favorite visual artist. It is still true. I think he is still my favorite because I always enjoy looking at his artwork.

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?
Taking an online course was easier than I first expected it to be. I thought it would be hard to remember to check it every week, plus do the homework when I didn't have a class to go to every other day to remind me.

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Self-PortraitVincent Van Gogh
1889, oil on canvas
25.5" x 21.75"

Self-PortraitWilliam John Wilgus
c. 1837-1942, oil on canvas

Self Portrait with monkey

Frida Kahlo
1938, oil on masonite

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I selected these inspiration pieces because I really admire the unique techniques they each used to paint themselves. I've always loved Van Gogh's paintings, with the swirls in the backgrounds and how realistic it is even with flowing lines to color in and shade.
2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?I selected digital/computer media to create my self-portrait because I feel like it really captures who I am. Being in a modern age, my life would be altered drastically if I didn't have access to a computer or the internet.
3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?The only challenge I faced was trying to locate self portraits in the art gallery. I knew what I wanted to do with my own self portrait but couldn't find any portraits that reflected what I wanted to do or could possibly inspire me. I overcame this by looking harder in the gallery, and found some portraits to use.
4. How does this piece represent you?

This piece represents me because ever since I was younger, I was always attached to the computer. Using the computer as my media seemed like the only logical thing to do. I was born with blonde hair and blue eyes. I take pride in my blue eyes, which this media really accentuates.
5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?In this work, I applied emphasis, value, color, repetition, and shape. Emphasis and color are shown because of my eyes. Value is shown because of the difference in the white of my cheeks and the dark of the couch I'm sitting on. Repetition and shape are demonstrated in the rectangular blinds behind me.
6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

I enjoyed working on this project because it gave me a reason to go to the art gallery, which I enjoy going to but never have the time to. I liked trying to figure out a way to capture who I am in a self portrait.
7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I think my final artwork came it pretty well; I like it better than the original picture.

original photo:

Final product.

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1. Which projects did you review?

I reviewed The Art of War by Darrell Corathers, Wonders of Life by Emily Graham, and A Closer Look by Jenna Aiello.

2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?
I selected the exhibit I critiqued, The Art of War, because I felt a personal connection with it. I have a friend who is overseas right now fighting in Afghanistan.

3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?
The only challenge I faced when writing the critique article was how to start it. I overcame this challenge by googling "how to start a critique paper" and got some tips.


4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?
I hate people in general critiquing my work, let alone my peers. However, I don't feel their opinion is necessary or relevant so I guess it's alright.

5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?
No, I would not like to read the critique my peers wrote about my project.


6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?
If one is the worst and ten is the best, I would give my finished article somewhere between a 6 and a 7. I think this because I wasn't entirely sure what I was critiquing on and how to write what I was critiquing, and I believe that will affect my grade.

7. Did you enjoy working on this project?
Yes, I enjoyed working on this project.

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

Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark: According to Clement Greenberg, "writing about visual art is much tougher than writing about literature or music". He reads the work of music critic Tovey to remind himself "how to be relevant". Clement Greenberg and T.J. Clark discuss art critics such as Ruskin and Degaro. Ruskin's essays on art and architecture were extremely influential in the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Greenberg on Pollock: An Interview by T. J. Clark: Critic Clement Greenberg remembers Jackson Pollock in the 1940s when he was told Pollock would one day be a great painter. In the summer of 1947, Jackson Pollock painted his first spatter-drip piece. When he received the Guggenheim Award, Pollock explains that he will paint large, movable pictures that will function between the easel and the mural. Greenburg states that Pollock was an outsider but practical and pretentious.

An Introduction to the Italian Renaissance: Giorgio Vasari’s Lives of the Artists has been the basis of art criticism since the 16th century. The discussion between Master Vasari and his apprentice reveals the innovations of artists such as Giotto, Ghiberti, and Donatello. Images selected in this video illustrate the Roman influence on Renaissance art and reinforce the concepts of perspective, balance, chiaroscuro, composition, and realism.

 

The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages: This film is about the journey of Dr. Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer to answer the question, “How do critics serve the public and the artistic community?" Pallmeyer interviews people such as Good Morning America film reviewer Joel Siegel and Time magazine film critic Richard Schickel. The result is an in-depth look at criticism as an art form.

The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non-Western Art and Culture: Using photographs, film clips, and posters from the fair with commentary from renowned art historians the program lays bare a celebration of foreign ethnicities, that is seen now as a spectacle of Eurocentric myopia. Offerings from collections and museums across the world are also featured. The result is a look at the ways in which western prejudice.

Jackson Pollock: Michael Fried and T. J. Clark in Conversation: This video shows a discussion between two critics, T.J. Clark and Michael Fried. Clark is concerned primarily with the sociopolitical history of art.  Fried is a proponent of aesthetically based views of painting and sculpture. The video shows how the two artists try to obtain common ground. The two critics study Lavender Mist and Autumn Rhythm, two pieces of art by Jackson Pollack.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

 Yes, these six videos relate to the Art Criticism project because the videos cover the views of critics and show the process of how real critics analyze and review art. By watching these videos it helped me to complete my project.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?

I thought the films were interesting. They add depth to understanding of art criticism by showing how the process works. They also discuss in depth the careers or critiques and show how they do their job.

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Creating my Art Exhibit was definitely a challenge and took a lot of time. To find my pictures, I went to ArtSTOR and looked up pieces of work using the key words "friendship" and "people". I got what I wanted, though I wish I had more variety when it came to the pieces. There are many paintings, a couple photographs, and very few sculptures. In my gallery, I would make sure to use a neutral paint color to assure that the paint on the wall wouldn't overshadow the glory of the work of art. I enjoyed the project, though. I can't wait to see other people's projects!

seventeenth post

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art: Artist Anthony Aussang says that 'Lowbrow Art' is essentially reactionary to highbrow culture. The dictionary definition is, "a person regarded as uncultivated and lacking in taste."
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach: Modern art in the Museum of Modern Art from 1929 onwards was displayed primarily in chronological order, representing each art movement. Art is displayed on white walls with flexible lighting. Critics argue that Tate Modern's thematic presentation of art requires that viewers have no knowledge of art. They believe art should be more than entertainment. The Tate are provided with striking and often abrupt transitions between the individual display rooms.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology: Native Americans' bones were collected as a scientific curiosity during the U.S. genocide against Indians. Anthropologists differ on whether or not the remain should be returned to their ancestors. Native Americans have ceremonies to discover whether the bones are their ancestors or not. Their past is conveyed through an oral tradition. Native Americans do not want the scientists' history.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect: By creating the first affordable, user-friendly camera George Eastman became the father of popular photography. The museum established at his home celebrates the contributions he and the company he founded have made to advance the art, science, and phenomenon of photography. The photography collection at George Eastman House is a visual history of photography that represents the work of 14,000 amateur and professional photographers. The collection includes all types of photographs, famous and obscure, from documentary to fine art.
 2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
Yes, the videos relate to the creation of my Art Exhibition project because the videos discuss different exhibitions (such as the George Eastman House) and the way those exhibitons are arranged. There are different ways of arranging artwork. Chronology is one of them, or there could simply be no pattern at all, as shown by Tate Modern.

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?

I thought the films were very interesting and definitely helped me understand the concepts I need to know for creating my curation project. Before watching the films I had no idea how I was going to start my project, and now I have some sort of idea on how to display and choose the pictures I plan on using.