Saturday, March 19, 2016

1. Explain why you selected the video you choose from the selection listed above.
  • Was required
  • I like learning about early art and how we use past methods today.  We develop pieces by looking at past art and advancing.  Also like learning about Greek art/culture because they have Gods and Goddesses.  

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
More Human Than Human:
  • Seagull study
  • Create things based off of our culture
  • Numerous works of 'Venus' around the world, all very much similar
  • Humans obsess over bodies but don't necessarily have realistic visions of it
  • Why do we create unrealistic but realistic things? (no arms, by other limbs)
  • Why do we emphasize some things more than others? (no face, large breasts)
  • Culture

The Greek awakening: Art from the 5th Century BC
  • Restoring of sculptures
  • Humanism, rationalism
  • Human in the center of existence 
  • Columns
  • Pollution affects the sculptures, must be reserved
  • The theater still used to this day


3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
These videos go over topics discussed in the text but just add further depth to them.  There are many different images provided to help give use a deeper connection about what is being talked about in some sections of the text.  The repetition of pictures in the text and also in the videos.  
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 and I like being able to pick films that interest us.  Given this option I think it's easier to grab more from the film and easier to pay attention to the detail.  These films were very educational and helped elaborate on ideas discussed in the text in more detail while providing us with more information.  

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