My answers to this question at the beginning of the year for both the blog and the discussion were the same, I just said I want to learn more about art. To me art is something you hang on a wall if you like it. Making art is something that takes talent that I don’t have so I never really worked at it. And art appreciation is something I never understood and didn’t know how to break down a piece of art. These expectations were met. I can now look at a framed picture on the wall and know what they style was and how to better interpret it. I can understand the color and lighting of it. Same with sculptures and other forms of art.
2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your intial posting?
I characterized art as something that is a picture. A drawing, painting or graphics. After this course I realize that art is much more than that. Art is all around us. The styles of buildings, both ancient and modern is art. Things on TV and radio is art. Almost everything around us has some art to it, not just the things you see at a art gallery.
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?
Initially I had confessed that I really did not have a favorite artist at the beginning of the course. Having gone through the course I realize that I still cannot say that I have one that is my favorite still. Having kind of just looked into art for the first time I can honestly say that they all attracted me. All the styles and artists. Having never even thought about it before I now know that I like it all. The only thing that attracts me more is ones with color that is bright and well blended.
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?
With my work schedule I really prefer online courses. It’s a great way for people like me, in my 40’s, to have the opportunity to work and further my education at the same time. I have one class left to take and it will be a 6 year journey for a Bachelors degree but I would not be able to do it without online classes that I can work around my schedule.
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