Module 9 Blog Reese

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.  The two videos that I chose to review were The Drawings of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci:  The Mind of the Renaissance.  The reason I chose these particular videos was due to my desire to learn more about two extraordinary individuals who both had a huge impact on society as a whole. 
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.  The Drawings of Michelangelo was an amazing video perhaps the best one I have view all year.  My favorite part of the video was the part where they discussed the intricacy needed to complete his most famous painting high above the for in the Sistine Chapel.  Leonardo da Vinci, may be the most interesting man to ever walk on the earth.  Leonardo was well known for his unbelievable achievements in art, but many people, including me, was not aware of his other inventions that are still used today conceptually.  I think of movies like the Da Vinic code, knowing it’s not true, but the idea of a genius such as his is truly amazing to me, and to think it happened so many years ago.  I know we often look at people from another time as being archaic, but to look at these two men it is obvious that you would be hard pressed to find any individual even in their league in the year 2012. 
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?  I always find that the videos help me to better understand the subject we are discussing that week in class.  It’s almost like it brings the whole discussion together by visual explaining the topic. 
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?  I found both films to be extremely educational and helped me to better understand Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinic, and the Renaissance. 

Hand Drawing Reese

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?  I didn’t have any issues using my hand as the subject matter for this drawing.  The only negative I can think of is was hard to draw my hand and hold the paper down. 

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal?  I chose to use pencil because it was easier to make corrections to my drawing. 

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?  I laughed the whole time, because I had to concentrate the much harder than I did when I was drawing with my right hand.

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?  I can tell that it’s a right and left hand, so I think it’s a successful study. 

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?  Never. 

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Blog Post Reese

1. Explain why you selected each of the three videos you choose from the selection listed above.  I really had no particular reason for selecting the videos I chose; since I did not have a chance to preview each one I just selected the ones that sounded interesting to me.  
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.  In the video More Human than Human, the key concepts I learned was the brains of the hunter gathers were pre programmed to exaggerate.   Cairo Museum interested me because I have always been intrigued by ancient Egypt and its hidden secrets.  The Birth of the Middle Ages was interesting because it shed light on a topic of Islam, which I knew little about. 
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?  As always, the videos helped me to better understand the reading, providing great examples from experts, such as More Human than Human, Cairo Museum, and The Birth of The Middle Ages.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?  I found each of the films to be very educational and informative.  I hate to say this, but I find the videos to be more informative than the book itself.  I truly enjoy seeing the fine examples and excitement on the individual’s faces when they tell their story. 

Module 7 Blog Review Reese

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.  In the video The Science of Design, I learned that many different materials are used to design super structures found in metropolitan areas.  I found it interesting designers need to take into consideration the amount of wind a tall building may be subjective to.  I could not believe that some building may sway as much as one meter during weather.  The second film that I chose to review was Imperial Rome, Ostia, and Portus:  Ancient Architecture and technology.  I chose this one because I had taken a Western Civilization class last semester and we learned a lot about Rome and their contribution to architecture.  I found it amazing that the Romans were able to design such a city so many years ago. 
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?  The reading this week was about architecture and design, which was in conjunction with what many of the videos topics were. 
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?  I found each of the films to be extremely helpful in understanding what makes up the art of architectural design.  My favorite film was The Science of Design, which went through the process of designing buildings in metropolitan areas.  it also went into great detail about what you can expect homes and building to look like in the future. 
4. From the group of four that you had a choice: Why did you choose that film?  I choose the film The Science of Design because I really enjoy learning about how science drives our lives today.  Science is a topic I have always been intregued with for as long as I can remember.  My father was a Math and Science teacher for twenty-five years, and my brother is an Earth Science teacher currently at a local Western New York school, so science is definitely in my blood. 

Installation Art Project Reese

1.       What is installation art?  Installation art can be anything that takes over the space.  I found Installation art to be very interesting because it is something that I would not typically consider as art. 

2.       The materials used in installation art can vary from natural materials like rocks, flowers, and trees.  On the other hand, you can recognize a bunch of garbage cans on the side of the road as installation art. 

3.       Installation art is a way that the artists can express themselves using materials from their everyday lives. 

4.       My inspiration is from Robert Smithson’s, Spiral Jetty.  I gravitated towards this piece of art because I truly enjoy anything in nature or natural materials like rock’s and water. 

5.       The Theme I chose to explore was Nature.  I have always enjoyed nature, and shows about nature from the time that I was very young. 

6.       The material that I will be using for this project is white marble rocks. 

7.       The installation will be located at my house around our pool.  I choose this as the location to create this installation because I view it as a serene area that I use to think and relax. 

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Module Six Blog Reese

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.  The most important thing that I learned about sculpting was that the artist usually cast their art in plaster before they start the actual project.  I have always enjoyed participating in ceramics, but glass blowing was something I had never witnessed until we took a trip to Disney.  The artist was so intrigued in his work and used very few tools other than fire and glass.  After watching, the film I have to admit that I did not know what glass was made from.  Who knew I was stepping on glass every time I walked on the beach.  Installation art was a concept I had a hard time classifying as art, but like everything in art it is subjective. 
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?  The videos relate to the reading in that we learned about sculpting, crafts, and installation art.  As always, I preferred the video to the reading because it gives great examples of the different processes. 
3. I thought the films were all great!  My favorite film was the sculpture film, which followed around a French sculpture and depicted the process of sculpting.  I had a hard time grasping how these artists were able to create such beautiful pieces of art.  I found it very interesting that sculptures must train for many years in order to attain a level of master. 

Review Reese

1.       When looking at project #1 Elements and Principles, I thought the elements were very well done and the examples that were provided were excellent.  I was able to see many different elements within the different examples, most specifically texture. 

2.       I looked at a few of the peer blogs and found some examples that were the same as mine, but the one that I had chosen did not have any similarities. 

3.       There was a particular picture from project #1 the interested me.  It was of a flower at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens.  The flower had unique look that I have never seen before.  The link is located below and I suggest anyone who views this post to look at it. 

4.       I always enjoy hearing about what people think about my opinion and work.  I know most people do not like to hear criticism, but it can often times help us to see something from a different perspective. 

5.       I had two postings regarding my Blog and I found the response to be very helpful. 

http://artinquiry.blogspot.com/2012/09/photo-slideshow.html?showComment=1349307554165#c5883224358567146682

http://nlattanzfall2012.blogspot.com/2012/09/art-gallery.html?showComment=1349308244000#c4028844806334924346