Reflections of AED 200

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?

I expected to learn about the different art styles and cultures that claim them. I also expected tons of art projects. My expectations were met.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?

I still agree with my initial posting. Art is the way a person, group or object is expressed. Art is unique and serves a lot of meaning.

3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?

My favorite artist is still Leonardo DaVinci. After taking the course I am open minded to a lot more now. Along the course of the class I can say I started to fall towards Vincent Van Gogh.

4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?

I still feel the same about online courses. I enjoy them.

Module 13

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

An Acquiring Mind:

·         Water immersion

·         The exhibition

·         Book of Revelation

·         Preservation of artwork

·         Draping fabrics

Tate Modern:

·         Large scale installations

·         London, England

·         Involved modern and contemporary art

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

The videos relate to the Art Exhibition project. They both include some of the things we see daily.

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?

For the most part I enjoyed the films. They added depth to my understanding of the artistic concepts. At times the videos got a little dull, I wasn’t 100% glued into the films at times.

Module 12

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

Andy Warhol- Images of an Image and Uncertainty: Modern and Art. I don’t have too much of a background on either topic. I have heard a lot about Andy Warhol and wanted to see his work for myself.

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

Images of an image:

·         Andy’s style was focused on pop art

·         Used a silk screen machine often

·         Used a silk screen machine to create an image of Marilyn Monroe

·         Created Ten Lizes in 1963

·         Art journalist

·         Drew advertisements for Campbell’s Soup and Coca Cola

Modern and Art:

·         Pop art

·         Abstract art

·         Picasso

·         Figures are disproportionate

·         Modern art is always evolving

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

The videos did a good job with giving a general explanation. Any time I don’t understand something I can always go back and re read the chapter. Expresionism, pop art and abstract art are all mentioned in the readings.

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. They had a lot of info on expressionism and pop art. It was a nice refre