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.