Module 11 - Video Blog

The Impact of Cubism

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

I selected this video because, even though I’ve read the textbook, I could not remember exactly what cubism was.  So I assumed watching the video would reinforce my memory.

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

One of the artists said that he starts with the abstraction and end with the real objects.  This style seems to make objects we are familiar with look much different and artistic but when they come together we know what they are supposed to be.  They combine a variety of points of view.  Some paintings are object orientated. 

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

After watching the video I did go back to the book and review the readings that were specific to cubism.

4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of                   the readings and art concepts? 

The film did add depth to the readings as it showed actual artwork that was done in this theme of art and it talked about the artists who made it famous.

Expressionism

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

I picked this video because I wanted to learn more about expressionism.

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

Color and contour is used to show emotion and sense of feeling.  Color has a role independent of nature, each color has a role.  A lot of the art in the video was on the human form but not always in the natural form but in a form that is similar but exaggerated compared to the real form.  The Last Supper was from this genre, this is not something I would have guessed. 

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

The video covers expressionism as does the book but allows us to see what the book covers as a “real” examples.

4.    What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

The video enhances what the textbook covers.  Not just further explaining what was in the book but also showing many pieces of art and explaining each one.