Week Fifteen - Exhibit Critique

 1. Which projects did you review?
I reviewed “Natures Finest” by Demi Flynn as well as several more, but enjoyed this one the most.

 2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?

I researched several exhibits, but finally decided on this one, because I was impressed by the images and flow of the exhibit.

 3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?

I was challenged in writing the critique article, because I have never had to analyze another peer’s work. I found it difficult at first to make decisions on what to judge and what not too. In the end I came to the realization that my opinion is what matters, because as the viewer and analyst I need to express what I think and how the exhibit makes me feel.  

 4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?

I felt confident after finishing my assignment and receiving my grade for the assignment that I could accurately analyze my peers work.

 5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?

Yes, I would, because this would be helpful in the review process of my work.

 6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?

I would rate my finished article a nine, because I did the best that I could to complete the assignment to my ability. I only rate it a nine, because there is always room for improvement.

 7. Did you enjoy working on this project?
Yes, I did enjoy working on this assignment very much. I was impressed with how everyone else did their exhibits. I learned a lot from reviewing their work.

Week Fifteen- Art Gallery Visit #3: Self-Portraits Art Making/Material Exploration Blog

These pieces of self-portrait are some that I reviewed when doing the art exhibit project. They are some of the most famous paintings around the world.

                                                            Pablo Picasso "Self Portrait"

  

Van Gogh's "Self-Portrait"

 

 Mona Lisa

 

Original Picture

 

Completed Picture

 

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I found all three of these pieces to be interesting. They inspired me to explore different ways to complete my own piece.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I selected to use oil pastels as my media, because it allowed me to use a media that I was not familiar with using. I also picked this media, because I thought it looked unique

 3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

I was challenged in learning how to use to oil pastel feature. It was difficult at first, but after some practice, I got the hang of it. I started my portrait by using pencil to make the necessary shapes and filling them in with the different pastels.

 4. How does this piece represent you?

This piece represents me best, because I am sitting at my grandmother’s house where I grew up wearing my favorite black hat and blue shirt. I think that anyone who knows me would say that this is a good representation of myself.

 5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

I used many elements and principles in this portrait including lines, shapes, color, texture, contrast, emphasis and pattern. I used all of these elements and principles to create a life like self-portrait.

 6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

I enjoyed working on this project very much. This project allowed me the opportunity to view many different types of self-portraits. It also allowed me to overcome the challenges of creating my own self-portrait. This was one of my favorite assignments this semester.

 7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I really think that my final artwork is impressive and realistic. I think that moving forward that I will continue to obtain a higher skill level, which will result in my future work being much better.

Week Fifteen - Video Review Blog

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

Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark: This video discusses the types of art criticism by identifying and analyzing different artist’s pieces of work. Through this, you are able to distinguish the artist’s criticisms through their work. I enjoyed this video because it allowed me to better understand art criticism and how it is identified.  

Jackson Pollock: Michael Fried and T. J. Clark in Conversation: This film discusses Jackson Pollock’s work and the effect of such work. Many questions have been raised, because of Jackson Pollock’s artistic style. The two people in the video go through the process of art criticism in analyzing Jackson Pollock’s art. I found this video to interesting, because it relates well to the project we just completed and expands on the first film.

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

Yes, the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project. The videos provide an explanation of various types of art criticism. This is done by analyzing artwork and discussing other artist’s art criticisms.

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

I enjoyed the films, because they provided a different perspective beyond the text and different details about both subjects that I found interesting. I was especially interested in how these videos related to my project and the key concepts about art criticism.

Reflection Journal - Process in creating this Art Curation Exhibition.

Reflection:
I think that the hardest part of this project for me was deciding on a topic for my project. After some research on my favorite works of art I found one common element, which was the influence of France. Many of the paintings that I researched and wanted to incorporate into this project had this in common. So, I decided that this would be the theme to my project. After deciding on the theme I researched as many pieces of art that were influenced by Paris, France in some way. Then I sorted through them and decided on which would be included in my project. Next, I began constructing my power point and how I wanted it to be structured. Each day I would spend a few hours adding more to the project and fine tuning things for each piece. Finally, after everything was completed I continued to watch the slide show and make some necessary adjustments. This assignment was much more difficult than I originally thought it would be, but it was also very exciting and informative. This was my favorite assignment this semester.

Week Thirteen and Fourteen - Blog: Video Review

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

The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art

- Describes an underground visual art movement that arose in the Los Angeles, California, area in the late 1970s. It is a populist art movement with its cultural roots in underground comix, punk music, and hot-rod cultures of the street. Lowbrow art appeals to people because pop culture, culture, and folk art have all had major influences in the genre.

Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach

- This film discussed the method of displaying modern art, demonstrated in the Modern Museum of Art. Modern art in the MOMA from 1929 onwards was displayed primarily in chronological order, representing each art movement. In the 1970s, traditional ways of displaying modern art were questioned, which started a movement to remove art from the walls to become busy, noisy, and active.

Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology

-This film discusses Native American bones, which were collected as a scientific curiosity during the U.S. genocide against Indians. One issue that the film discussed was that Anthropologists differ on whether or not the remains should be returned to their ancestors or preserved for history. I found this film to be very interesting because it relates to the history of the United States.

An Acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello and The Metropolitan

-This film discussed Philippe de Montebello, who served for 31 years as Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This film also described the process in which art is acquired and accepted into a museum’s collection. - Philippe de Montebello guided the acquisition of more than 84,000 works of art, demanded innovation in conservation techniques, and oversaw the doubling of the physical size of this world-renowned cultural institution.

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 do relate to the creation of our art exhibitions project. The videos provide us with ideas on what to base our projects on as well as great insight into the variety and range art culture has to offer. 

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?

Each video focused on a different topic, but provided an in-depth explanation. I have not completed my project yet, but the portion that I have completed has been assisted by this week’s assignments. I have enjoyed the assignments that we complete every weeks especially the ones that involve interacting with other students in the class.

Module Twelve - Blog: Video Review

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

I selected the “Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the ’50s and ’60s” video and “Andy Warhol: Images of an Image” video for my blog because the titles caught my attention. I was also curious from what I had read in the text and felt that these videos would be interesting.

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

Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the ’50s and ’60s: This video discussed Abstract Expressionism which is a development of abstract art that originated in New York in the 1940s and 1950s and aimed at subjective emotional expression with particular emphasis on the creative spontaneous act. The video went on to discuss Helen Frankenthaler who was an American abstract expressionist painter. She was a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting. Finally, the video ended with a brief discussion on why pop replaced Abstract Expressionism.

Andy Warhol: Images of an Image:  This film discusses the art work Ten Lizes which is among many of his art pieces of famous people. His art demonstrates his feelings of indifference toward such people and the comparison to a can of soup.

3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

These videos relate to the readings in the textbook by describing different perceptions both topics. The videos further the information that is described in the text, but in greater detail. These videos provide a deeper understanding of the influence of artwork and expand our knowledge of these topics. We take away much from these videos as students and can apply it to the assignments each week.

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

I enjoyed the films, because they provided a different perspective beyond the text and different details about both subjects that I found interesting. I was especially interested in Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the ’50s and ’60s.

Art Gallery Visit # 2 Project

Step 1: The Exhibition
1. What is the title of the exhibit?
This exhibit is called "Disclosure: Women of the Burchfield Penney Collection”.

2. What is the theme of the exhibition?

The exhibition exposes the collision of society’s myths and norms against the issues and narratives defined by artists in the Burchfield Penney collection, particularly in regard to beauty, work and motherhood.

Step 2: The Gallery

1. What type of lighting is used?
The gallery utilized overhead lights as well as specialized lights on each of the pieces of artwork.

2. What colors are used on the walls?

The walls are painted a basic dark gray.

3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?

The floor layout was a basic layout with hardwood floors and walls separating the sections of the gallery.

4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?

The room is very open with artwork spread throughout gallery. There is art displayed on the walls as well as on platforms throughout the room.

Step 3: The Artwork

1. How are the artworks organized?
The artwork seemed to be organized by exhibit, but within each exhibit, the artwork seemed to be spread out randomly. The only thing that I did notice is that similar types of art were together.

2. How are the artrworks similar?

The artwork was all-similar in that it represented the theme of the exhibit and represented that of women, children, and families.

3. How are the artworks different?

The artworks were different that they all focused on different points. Some focused on the human form and others focused on human emotions. They type of materials used also differed as some were paintings and others were drawings.

4. How are the artworks framed?

The artwork in this exhibit was framed using wooden materials and other pieces of artwork are in glass cases.

5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?

Each piece of artwork is identified and labeled with a small plaque. This plaque is on the side of the work with the title of the piece.

6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?

Each piece of art is spread out differently throughout the Exhibit. Some pieces are spread out evenly on the walls while others are more randomly scattered.

Step 4: Art Criticism Exercise

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 

Step 5: Document Your Visit

I enjoyed this assignment very much. It was interesting to find out more about artwork within galleries in my area.