Thursday, May 12, 2011
Reflections of AED 200
I expected to learn how to better use the technology I already had. I think that I have accomplished that because I am much more proficient on my computer. I can document and share information better than I could before. I think that art is anything that can be looked at almost. There is some kind of design or beauty everywhere.Originally, I was a fan of fashion and I still am, but I have definitely found some painters and sculptors that are really profound, such as Michelangelo. I think that this class was a lot of work online, much more than I ever expected.
Art Criticism
I chose to review the project curated by Lindsay Krug entitled Expression Through Nude Painting. I chose this project because it was similar to my project, with the essence of portraying nude art. It differed from my project because it only focused on paintings, where I used many different mediums in my collection. I found it very easy to write the critique using the guidelines that were provided. It was interesting to see other projects and the different themes that people chose. As for the one I chose, the theme was similar to mine as I mentioned before, so it was interesting to see what pieces that she picked. There were many that I had seen when I was searching for images and even more that I had not. I would like to see feedback from my project because it was such a bold theme. There were some really beautiful works as well. I think I would rate my article at a 9, because it discussed the dominant details of the entire collection and a good overview of the paintings. I enjoyed reviewing the collections that the class had made.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Self Portrait
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| Photo of myself |
Inspirations
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| Chuck Close. Self-Portrait, 2004-05. Oil on canvas, 102 x 86 inches (259.1 x 218.4 cm). |
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| Ken Heyman . Andy Warhol with Self-Portraits, 1964. Silver gelatin print, 16 x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm.). |
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Frida Kahlo. Self-Portrait with Monkey, 1938. Oil on Masonite |
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| Kimberly Colucci. Myself, 2011. Oil on Canvas, 11x8 inches. |
1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces? I chose these three pieces because each artist played a different angle pertaining to self portraits.
2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait? I have the most experience with oil paint and used this assignment to try it again.
3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them? It was hard to make the shape of my face right so that it actually resembled my face. I had to paint over it many times.
4. How does this piece represent you? My face reflects gentleness and an unstressed state, which is how I feel I have come to be. It represents a change in myself to a more harmonious person.
5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work? I used value with different grays and blacks.The use of proportion is also demonstrated in the closeness of the face.
6. Did you enjoy working on this project? Yes, it was interesting creating this self portrait.
7. What do you think of your final artwork? I think it was very successful and I'm proud of it. I think it is a very good reflection of my spirit.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Video review
Jackson Pollock: Michael Fried and T. J. Clark in Conversation
This video is a long discussion that two art critics have about the works of Jackson Pollock. They discuss two of the works, Lavender Mist and Autumn Rhythm. The two critics have been known to have differences of opinions and try to make some commonalities between each other. Each critic emphasizes different points about the works. This relates to our project in the sense that there can be very different objective reactions to art that can even seem to be subjective. Each of these critics would describe works in a collection differently.
The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non-Western Art and Culture
This video discusses the World Fair of 1900. It lasted for 8 months and had over 50 million visitors. They examine the artwork of the Dahome, a civilization of the French West Africa. This art was often overlooked and viewed as barbaric. They introduce many African, Algerian, and Indigenous pieces that were on display at the world fair, as well as discuss key facts about their culture that have shaped their existence in the art world.
Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark
As in the past video, art critic Greenberg discusses popular art from the past half century with T.J. Clark. They question how to correctly analyze and criticize art. They also converse about the most popular movement in the art world over this time period, which they decide is abstract art. They talk about political factors that have influenced art movements such as abstract art. They also debate on the structure of art criticism and what holds value in this arena. Discussing so many different variables that affect art criticism is what connects the video to the project. It exemplifies the insight and intuition that art critics must bring to the table.
This video is a long discussion that two art critics have about the works of Jackson Pollock. They discuss two of the works, Lavender Mist and Autumn Rhythm. The two critics have been known to have differences of opinions and try to make some commonalities between each other. Each critic emphasizes different points about the works. This relates to our project in the sense that there can be very different objective reactions to art that can even seem to be subjective. Each of these critics would describe works in a collection differently.
The Colonial Encounter: Views of Non-Western Art and Culture
This video discusses the World Fair of 1900. It lasted for 8 months and had over 50 million visitors. They examine the artwork of the Dahome, a civilization of the French West Africa. This art was often overlooked and viewed as barbaric. They introduce many African, Algerian, and Indigenous pieces that were on display at the world fair, as well as discuss key facts about their culture that have shaped their existence in the art world.
The Critics: Stories from the Inside Pages
This video discusses the trivial platform of critics and what affect that they have on the mass media. They question whether critics are effective and what they force artists on all levels to examine. Many critics discuss what they base their material on and objectives that arise. They categorize criticism as an art, in the sense that the opinions of critics can shape and change what artists produce. Critics are a major part of the art world and have played a big part in the evolution of art. Being a critic was our assignment and this video just discusses that act on a much larger scale in many different industries. It adds understanding to why criticism is positive and necessary in the evolution of all media outlets.
This video gives an overview of many important Italian artists that were popular during the times of the Renaissance. Donatello, Giotti, Ghiberti, Paolo Uccello, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Masaccio Botticelli, Piero della Francesca were all discussed in the film. There was an Italian artist and historian, named Giorgio Vasari, who wrote a book about the lives of all of these artists. These artists contributed a lot to the art world at the time and still do today. The video reviewed many of their historical pieces that were popularized. The video discusses the work of a past art critic, and shows the nature of art criticism, relating to the nature of our project.
This video also discusses the painter Jackson Pollock and his unique perspective on the art of painting. He did not like canvases because he felt that they took away from the creativity of painting by isolating the work. He wished to do away with easel paintings altogether, but all of his paintings remained easel paintings. He intended to make murals of them. The video goes into detail about his nontraditional views about painting. This video demonstrates the work of art critics and their feedback pertaining to the artist being discussed. They have up close and personal relationships with the artist, adding more credibility and interest to their accounts of the work and methods. This relates to our project because they are doing the job of being an art critic and it shows how a popular artist is reviewed among big people in the art world.
Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark
As in the past video, art critic Greenberg discusses popular art from the past half century with T.J. Clark. They question how to correctly analyze and criticize art. They also converse about the most popular movement in the art world over this time period, which they decide is abstract art. They talk about political factors that have influenced art movements such as abstract art. They also debate on the structure of art criticism and what holds value in this arena. Discussing so many different variables that affect art criticism is what connects the video to the project. It exemplifies the insight and intuition that art critics must bring to the table.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Project 4
For this project, I started off by exploring art data bases and web sites to brainstorm for a theme. The theme of the human body caught my attention because so many artists use it as the main focus of their work. For centuries, there have been images of ideal forms, people who are beautiful in every way. I wanted to bring some of these pieces together to show how perfection is perceived. I gathered pictures from ARTstor and inspirations from class that fit this theme.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Video Review
The Lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art
The video is derived of many art curators discussing the culture of Lowbrow art. Lowbrow art is art that was made popular in the 1960's on the underground scene. This art reflects street, punk and comic styles, and often utilizes famous people as well. These curators are discussing their subjective along with objective opinions about art of this style. They also discuss where this style stands in the art world and how artists involved in this movement have tried to make it mainstream. The art world was not very accepting to this style because it supported a culture that was not perceived well in society. They were looked at as hippies and druggies that society was wishing away. However, Lowbrow art was enjoyed by many and survived. This video relates to project #4 because it is a long discussion of an art style and many different art themes. The artists discuss a lot of personal opinions and inspirations as well as objective interpretations. It was interesting to hear about a popular style that was mainly underground and spread due to many low circuit artists. It enriched the understanding of art curator culture by providing examples of these people in action, discussing art that they know so well.
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach
This video discusses the Tate gallery, the most popular gallery with modern artwork. The span of work starts in the 1900's and continues through present day. This museum is set up chronologically and the exhibits are separated by artist or theme. This suggests that art was created in response to or because of prior works. The different art themes and exhibitions are discussed as well as the art curators that set them up and the challenges that they faced. The reasoning behind the categorization of the art exhibits are revealed. There were many critics for the exhibits as well, breaking down the methods the art curators used. This relates to our project because it discusses art curators of a famous museum who are completing the large scale task that the project is meant to shadow. It provides examples of categorizing art by theme, and what criticisms circle. It deepens the understanding of the task of art curators and what challenges they face.
The video is derived of many art curators discussing the culture of Lowbrow art. Lowbrow art is art that was made popular in the 1960's on the underground scene. This art reflects street, punk and comic styles, and often utilizes famous people as well. These curators are discussing their subjective along with objective opinions about art of this style. They also discuss where this style stands in the art world and how artists involved in this movement have tried to make it mainstream. The art world was not very accepting to this style because it supported a culture that was not perceived well in society. They were looked at as hippies and druggies that society was wishing away. However, Lowbrow art was enjoyed by many and survived. This video relates to project #4 because it is a long discussion of an art style and many different art themes. The artists discuss a lot of personal opinions and inspirations as well as objective interpretations. It was interesting to hear about a popular style that was mainly underground and spread due to many low circuit artists. It enriched the understanding of art curator culture by providing examples of these people in action, discussing art that they know so well.
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach
This video discusses the Tate gallery, the most popular gallery with modern artwork. The span of work starts in the 1900's and continues through present day. This museum is set up chronologically and the exhibits are separated by artist or theme. This suggests that art was created in response to or because of prior works. The different art themes and exhibitions are discussed as well as the art curators that set them up and the challenges that they faced. The reasoning behind the categorization of the art exhibits are revealed. There were many critics for the exhibits as well, breaking down the methods the art curators used. This relates to our project because it discusses art curators of a famous museum who are completing the large scale task that the project is meant to shadow. It provides examples of categorizing art by theme, and what criticisms circle. It deepens the understanding of the task of art curators and what challenges they face.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology
This video discusses the sacred archeological remains of Native Americans and the debate of their ownership. The Native American society is fighting archeologists to leave the remains of their ancestors in their respective burial sites. The problem lies within the difference of opinions between scientists and art curators in contrast with the Native American culture. It is important to their culture to leave the remains as they were buried, but the scientific and art communities seek to put these artifacts in museums and as subjects of study. This is a theme that art curators also seek to represent in art galleries. It relates to the project in this way, discussing the political issues that galleries face in gathering artwork for exhibits.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect
The George Eastman House is an establishment in Rochester, New York that holds thousands of photos, films and machines that started the world of film. The house is a museum that shows how the world of photography came to be. It leads the viewer on the journey of photography. It is also a showcase of unique photography art. The house was that of the the creator of the Kodak camera, the father of photography, George Eastman. The curators discuss the artwork that the museum is famous for. This relates to our project, by giving insight to the curators that run the establishment and hold the knowledge of the works in the exhibit.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Video Review
Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the '50s and '60s
I chose this film because I like the style of abstract expressionism and was interested in learning more about the style. The video discusses why there was a shift from abstract expressionism to pop art and the many artists that were part of both influences. Abstract expressionism consumed artists such as Franz Kline, Helen Frankenthaler, Willem De Koonig, and Jasper Johns. This style was eventually rejected and Pop art became the new sensation in the 1960's. Andy Warhol is the most famous artist of this movement and also lead the way. Not long after Robert Rauschenber hits the scene, competing with Warhol. Lichtenstein is another famous artist of the era. All of these artists are described in the text as well, just in less detail. This video gives a more in depth understanding of the roles that these artists had in the change from expressionism to pop art and what factors influenced it.
Andy Warhol: Images of an Image
This video caught my attention because Andy Warhol is such a famous artist whose art has been admired for decades. I specifically like his many Marilyn Monroe portraits that have been so influential in keeping her status alive long after her death. The video discusses the artistic rising of Warhol in his path to fame. He was infatuated with Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe and found that he could make a fancy fortune off of the work. He began creating silk screen pieces as well that could be reproduced over and over. He creates portraits of his friends and himself as well and even want on to make many, many films. His works have many political themes as well. Warhol is discussed in the text as well, but the video describes his business ambition more so.
The Art of Henry Moore
I selected this video because I have heard about Henry Moore before and wanted to reconnect with his artwork. The text does not discuss this artist. The film goes on to discuss his early life and how he was inspired by art at a young age and he followed his dream to art school. Moore became invested in sculpture with many differing themes such as mother and child, abstraction, beauty, the human body, war, religion and many more. later in his career he paid attention to drawing as well. Many of his sculptures are discussed in the film as well. His sculptures are not only one piece, but two and three pieces as well.
Uncertainty: Modernity and Art
This video breaks down the difference in modern art from earlier generations of art. It categorizes modern art as being uncertain, reflecting the changing times that the industrial revolution brought about. Modern art is widespread in genre, to respond to the many different lifestyles made possible by technological advances of the 20th century. Political groups such as the Nazi regime rejected this style of art because it was not ideal and lacked certainty. Abstraction was very popular in this generation, starting with the influence of Picasso. The video discusses other important artists of the movement, Paul Klee, Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock, William De Kooning and Mark Rothko. Materialism is a strong influencer of modern art that is still strong today. Pop art is a style that leaves people in awe and one of it's leaders, Andy Warhol, is a big part of the phenomenon. As I mentioned, many of these artists are also described in the text. However, the film discussed a lot of the political influence that these artists had and how modern art was shaped by major events of the 20th century.
I chose this film because I like the style of abstract expressionism and was interested in learning more about the style. The video discusses why there was a shift from abstract expressionism to pop art and the many artists that were part of both influences. Abstract expressionism consumed artists such as Franz Kline, Helen Frankenthaler, Willem De Koonig, and Jasper Johns. This style was eventually rejected and Pop art became the new sensation in the 1960's. Andy Warhol is the most famous artist of this movement and also lead the way. Not long after Robert Rauschenber hits the scene, competing with Warhol. Lichtenstein is another famous artist of the era. All of these artists are described in the text as well, just in less detail. This video gives a more in depth understanding of the roles that these artists had in the change from expressionism to pop art and what factors influenced it.
Andy Warhol: Images of an Image
This video caught my attention because Andy Warhol is such a famous artist whose art has been admired for decades. I specifically like his many Marilyn Monroe portraits that have been so influential in keeping her status alive long after her death. The video discusses the artistic rising of Warhol in his path to fame. He was infatuated with Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe and found that he could make a fancy fortune off of the work. He began creating silk screen pieces as well that could be reproduced over and over. He creates portraits of his friends and himself as well and even want on to make many, many films. His works have many political themes as well. Warhol is discussed in the text as well, but the video describes his business ambition more so.
The Art of Henry Moore
I selected this video because I have heard about Henry Moore before and wanted to reconnect with his artwork. The text does not discuss this artist. The film goes on to discuss his early life and how he was inspired by art at a young age and he followed his dream to art school. Moore became invested in sculpture with many differing themes such as mother and child, abstraction, beauty, the human body, war, religion and many more. later in his career he paid attention to drawing as well. Many of his sculptures are discussed in the film as well. His sculptures are not only one piece, but two and three pieces as well.
Uncertainty: Modernity and Art
This video breaks down the difference in modern art from earlier generations of art. It categorizes modern art as being uncertain, reflecting the changing times that the industrial revolution brought about. Modern art is widespread in genre, to respond to the many different lifestyles made possible by technological advances of the 20th century. Political groups such as the Nazi regime rejected this style of art because it was not ideal and lacked certainty. Abstraction was very popular in this generation, starting with the influence of Picasso. The video discusses other important artists of the movement, Paul Klee, Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock, William De Kooning and Mark Rothko. Materialism is a strong influencer of modern art that is still strong today. Pop art is a style that leaves people in awe and one of it's leaders, Andy Warhol, is a big part of the phenomenon. As I mentioned, many of these artists are also described in the text. However, the film discussed a lot of the political influence that these artists had and how modern art was shaped by major events of the 20th century.
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