Art Project #4

The theme of my art project is based on war and the title of my art work is called "Art at War" Here are the steps that lead me to my finish art piece. 1. I chose a theme that I love and I didnt want to explore a type of style of art like cubism or surrealism or study one specific artists artworks. I chose the theme of war because not necessarily am I huge fan of history but I always wanted to be a marine and we dont know what war is actually like if we arent an enlisted soldier so we depict what war is like through images such as real photographs and paintings. I chose the theme of war to explore how "war" has changed throughout history. How "war" has become advanced. 2. I then wrote down all of the most important battles or wars fought through out history that were considered a main event. 3. I then searched each battle or war under google images for painting that would best represent what war looked like at the time (this allows for you to see the development of war, ex: the weapons used, the soldiers clothing, their form of transportation, etc.) 4.I then put these battles or wars into time line sequential order 5. I made sure that each painting I found met all of the requirements; artist, medium, yr, title etc. 6. For each I then gave an explanation or reasoning as to why I chose this specific battle or war. What were the facts that made it an important event in history. 7. Then for each I gave a description whith some (very little) background knowledge of the paintings history. I described only what I saw in the painting (instead of saying i see a soldier fighting with another soldier, i had described the union in the blue jacket fighting with a soldier holding his confederate flag) - there is no opinion included 8. I then used the formal art analysis to depict the principles and elements of each painting. 9. It was difficult for my to give my own personal interpretation on some of these pieces of art work because its not really an opinionated topic. Especially when you see a painting of a war that took placed hundreds of years ago because I was not around I just believe what I see and believe thats what war really appeared as. 10. I then finished by watching the instructed films and doing the discussion on them I chose this particular background for my powerpoint slideshow because it has a tattered grungy look to it. It has a sort outdated and dark feel to it and most of the pictures I applied to this project are old historical events. I chose the font that I did because it gave to me resembled old fashion writing or the writing I would see in a newspaper.

Module 13 and 14

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Tate Modern: Contemporary art museum -new art for a new society -things professional artists probably wouldn’t understand (outsider) -stand for change -museum that spoke very directly to its audience- a sense of confidence -correcting what a new society was ready for - look through a present day eye so there wouldn’t be one tate view -trendy art, feel good factor -quality of being unfinished, being open, and of being less formal -big industrial space-its rough and casual -people laying on the floor looking at their mirrored reflection -metal bunk beds -a giant sun -relational aesthetics how the audience relates to art and relates to each other West Coast Pop Art -low brow hard to categorize -to some extent has a history of folk art -after the war a lot had an impact on art -artists job is to just create the art, let the audience and critiques categorize the art -rock posters in the 60s bright and visual psychedelic -earlier drug culture before the Vietnam war started comics -a lot of stuff moving, never standing still -abstract feelings of humor -internet brought about awareness of work -subcultural art forms blossoming all new and exciting -in your face and graphic An Acquiring Mind: -Congo man -owns 2 madevil manuscripts -woman seen from the back -aware that the way they display the art work changes history -some of the most fragile works are the textiles- conservaters mount them on display -x-rays to look at damage or weak areas of a sculpture -metal will tell you what area of the world they came from 2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not. In my opinion I did not see any real relevance between the videos and my theme. My theme is about war a serious topic so it had nothing to do with modern art or the pop art. In all honesty, the third film on an acquiring mind kind of lost me but I still did not see any relevance to the topic of war and such. 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? I really like the modern art first film and the pop culture film. I enjoy pop culture because it explores an element that most artists I feel are afraid to explore. It can take serious matters and turn them goofy it can be of random things put together that you wont get and your not supposed to. There is something about the film and about modern art in general that I love but im not sure how to describe it or what it is exactly that attracts me to it so much. Its unique its inspiring. The third film an acquiring mind was too tiring and boring to me. It needed pizazz it needed some pop culture! Did they give me depth to understanding; It gave me an idea of how I really needed to dig into my project and pull out the details as to why I chose the theme I did.

Module 12

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose these two videos at random, no specific reasoning 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Andy Warhol: -Ten Lizes same image repeated -1960 commercial artists, became a famous painter -took newspaper clips and enlarged with a projector-used stencils and acrylic paints -series on Marilyn Monroe face -picked the most pervasive images- cropped them, simplified them, colored them, uncolored them and multiplied them -Elizabeth taylor- Cleopatra -to send an photo through a silk screen the original image must be enlarged several times, the contrasts can then be heightened or turned down at will, originally made of silk now made of a mesh -silk screen printing enabled him a brilliant idea -nearly an image, and an image of an image -a consumer product like coca-cola or campells coup -Jackie Kennedys series -obsessed by the idea of celebrity -published his own magazine, made a film with liz taylor -used poloroids -death one of his main themes Uncertainty: Modernity and Art: -art has its own memory of itself -bricks are a phase of modern art -modern art responds to modern life -1930s Nazism uncertainty seen as a sickness -feeling we live with in modern life is doubt; nothing is pure, nothing lasts, can never be sure what we are -abstract art is open ended- no rules -1960s consumerism -no values except the values of the free market -hyper present; china -chinas economy grows 10% a yr -modern art communicates chaos, anxiety, and above all, uncertainty. 3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? The artists of popculture found visual material in the mundane, mass-produced objects and images such as comic books, advertising, billboards, and packaging. For example Andy Warhol who created an enormous output of prints, paintings, and sculptures. He directed the production of many avant- garde films, featuring actors with names such as Viva, Ultra Violet, and International Velvet. To get to where modern art is today, Art has passed through many stages and has explored many different types of styles of art. Western ideas about art were being taken up in the 19th century and were adopted by many cultures around the world. 4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? I liked the film on Andy Warhol however I found his work to be sort of blanned. I felt as though he could have gone even further with his works other then just taking someone elses original photo then multiplying it on silk screen and then putting paint on it. I think in my own personal opinion the work is boring and very simply done. I did like however how he took clips and glimpses from newspaper clippings and magazines and blew those images up. It is kind of like keeping history and consumer goods alive. I think the film went into more depth on how different cultures explored at different times the way to modern art. It explored Natzism and how China explored modern art.

Module 1 Project 4

Step 1: The Exhibition Questions about the exhibit: 1. What is the title of the exhibit? Burchfield Penny 2. What is the theme of the exhibition? The exhibition I took most interest in was called The Likeness of being (Portraits), artist Philip Burke Step 2: The Gallery Questions about the physical space: 1. What type of lighting is used? In some areas, dimed lighting was present but the bigger the open space the brighter the light exposure 2. What colors are used on the walls? The walls of this exhibit were plain white which made the art work stand out 3. What materials are used in the interior artchitecture of the space? The architecture had high walls presenting lots of big artwork on the walls, there are different room presenting different themed pieces of art from different artists. An enclosed room to observe another themed exhibition as well as an upstairs unit with a wall separating two more exhibitions. 4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space? The movement was like a maze, as walking through you hit walls which made you have to go in a different direction. Step 3: The Artwork Questions about the artwork: 1. How are the artworks organized? They were organized in themes political figures were placed together, different groups of artists (ex. The beatles) placed together. 2. How are the artrworks similar? Mostly all of the portraits consist of bright colors within the face. The facial features are exaggerated. 3. How are the artworks different? The artists subjects themselves are different. Some paintings are recognizable, then some are overly exaggerated in the eyes 4. How are the artworks framed? Almost all of the paintings were not framed they were left with their plain canvas however some were framed I am not sure how he chose which ones should be framed out not. 5. How are the artworks identified and labeled? The artist painted the portraits of popular celebrities almost everyone can identify with. They were labeled by the celebrities name 6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other? Some were close to one another such as the political figures, some athletes, the paintings however were spaced within a foot or two of one another Political Figures

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Recognizable by almost all

I thought the space was pretty cool the way they used it for this exhibition. I also really enjoyed this exhibitions theme and portraits. I like how they used blank white tall walls for these vibrantly colored big portraits and I like how the artist for the most part kept with the concept of keeping the background white and plain and having the art stand out on its own rather then putting a border around the portrait making it stand out even more then it already did. I like the use of the space and the way i kept hitting a wall of art so I had to walk into a new section filled of art works. The lighting was dim when I first walked into the exhibit giving almost a welcoming to the exhibition especially on the sketches of his artwork. Then the artists used bright lights in the big open space. Picture Analysis http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/lilymac334/slideshow/Art%20Exhibit%20Project%204?sort=6 1.Artist: Philip Burke Title of work: The Beatles Media: Oil on canvas Date: 2013 Size: HEIGHT: 48 in. (122 cm) WIDTH: 48 in. (122 cm) DEPTH: 2 in. (5 cm) Source of picture (URL): https://www.1stdibs.com/art/paintings/portrait-paintings/philip-burke-beatles-philip-burke-original-oil-painting/id-a_142628/ Description: The Beatles consisted of four musicians during the 1960’s. They were young at the time. Formal Analysis: Principles: Movement in the body language and positioning, The proportion of the body to the head is off. Emphasis on the exaggerated body features and the use of colors for the skin tone. Elements: Color, uses vibrant colors to create skin tones and shading, Uses lines in the paint strokes to create movement, Used dark colors to create texture in the hair, Bracketing: There is no particular allegory, metaphor or symbol I can perceive through this painting Interpreting: I think the artists was trying to interpret the Beatles when they were in their prime element. They look fun and hip with the color usage. they also look like they're enjoying themsleves in the moment. 2. Artist: Philip Burke Title of work: Tupac Shakur Media: Oil on canvas Date: February 5, 2006 Size: 48 x 60 inches Source of picture (URL): https://www.burchfieldpenney.org/collection/object:v2014-0919-001-tupac-shakur/ Description – This was originally a photo of Tupac when he was alive. He was a music singer/rapper. Tupac has a bandana on his head and has a hard face on. Formal analysis- Principles: Do not know the proportion if bigger or smaller to the body because it’s a portrait of the head alone. Emphasis on the facial features that are larger in proportion to others on the face. They are too big for the face. The lips, eyes and nose are large, the ears are small in proportion to the head. Elements: Uses color as the skin tone, uses bright/vibrant colors on areas of the face which would be naturally highlighted of light were shown on it from one side. Shading of dark colors on the neck where lighting would not be present. Uses the colors black to create a scruffy texture for the facial hair. Bracketing: I dont necessarily see anything other then maybe a symbol which also ties into the interpretation: I think that the artists exaggerated the lips on Tupac not only to exaggerated the facial features for any reason but because he was trying to spread an important message through his lyrics he sang about race and equality and such. This original photo of Tupac his head is in the same position but I believe his head positioning makes him stand stern and fierce. He stands tall and important. 3. Artist: Philip Burke Title of work: George W. Bush Media: Oil on canvas Date: 1/29/2002 Size: 36x36 inches Source of picture (URL): https://www.burchfieldpenney.org/collection/object:v2014-0919-003-george-w-bush/ Description – George W. Bush a President of the early 2000’s. He is talking and making a facial expression that expresses concern, confusion. He is in a suit because he must dress formal and proper when taking care f business. Formal analysis – Principles: There is movement in his face (you can tell by the direction of his wrinkles and his mouth quenching). His mouth and eyes in proportion to the size of his actual head is much smaller. Emphasis: On his nose because its red, he has no cheeks, the background and suit they use bold colors to make his face stand out. ‘ Elements: Use light colors for skin tone and use bold primary blues and reds for the background and his suit to make his head stand out. Use of line to express movement in Bushs’ face to create facial expressions. Use lines to create texture for Bushs’ eye brows and hair line, Bracketing-This facial expression we have seen many times from Bush and other Presidents and Political members who have given speeches of showing either confusion and concern or possibly trying to get a point across (an important message) Interpretation - (content) What do you think the artist was trying to say? The artists was copying a photo or image of Bush and I think in my own personal opinion it is Bush giving a speech. On what topic I am not sure but it looks like what he has to say is important and with the squinting of his eyes and pushed up nose and small mouth, hes in the middle of talking and almost shows remorse and concern, frustration

Module 11

Questions and Topics for Your Blog Posting: 1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I honestly chose the first two videos just at random there was no particular reasoning 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. Matisse and Picasso: -believe drawing and painting are the same thing just with more/less materials -Matissa was a child protogy –followed after father -had a northern temperament -Picasso acted more impulsive -irreducable in each others work- innocence, naïve in matisse intellectual approach in Picasso -painting represent the idea of things-picasso (cubism) -1912 picassos first collage -matisse “I sculpt like a painter” -I put everything I like in my painitins, too bad, things can work out for themselves – Picasso -“I want art of balance and purity that neither harasses nor worries” matisse says -keep harass and worries inside of him and presents the beauty -puppet painters -2 compassions are combined: the female nude and febrics-matisse -picasso made paintings to mock matisse and resemble his new wife -matisse said when you want to use color, you cant just walk in without thinking -matisse- painting always meant panic, struggle fear he used to try and deliberately instigate struggle -matisse peoples his world -objects are apart of his vocabulary, but infact the baroc chair -the objects that interest him are the worthless ones -3/4 of Picassos objects did not exist -woman are the engines that drives him the mystery -all done by memory/ imagination- Picasso -the painter and his model –matisse is one of his greats -matisse has an understanding of the human body -matisse chooses dark latin models -sleeping women open artists inspirations on feminity -matise- every week new beginnings -matisse work out the day then later rub out the work rubbed out result of work-next day had progressed wasn’t actually starting on something different -painting is an exorcism for Picasso -violence is everywhere -no evil in matisses paintings -in the work of a painter- anguish is a tool -picasso can also be seen as an expressionist -matisse said he goes to meet his feelings, he goes towards ecstacy -matisse lives in the country of color -matisse proclaims we should always see life as we did in childhood -uses sissors instead of drawing/painting cutouts resemble memories -picasso exploring ceramics The Mystical North: -Goya: created graphic drawings/images -black paintsings- devil worship, witches, black subjects, black colors -spain became power horse of modern art -modern atheism and ancient religion -Antoni Gaudí’: organic sexy shapes, carnival spirit -Goyas opposite -inspired by gods natural world -clung to certainties of spains catholic past -cathedral religious climate was changing- new ideas were undermining ancient religion of the church -sexuality and spirituality -Pablo Picasso- first sexual expierence- carried out in his work- -artists looked else where for spiritual nourishment -surrealism: view the unconscious, territory of the mind -Dali called his pictures hand painted dream photographs -sense of time standing still just as dreams or death - architect was American and the Spanish were not happy about that 2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? The reading did a basic understanding of Picasso and Matisses lives. Matisse kept away from wars and politics and it discussed how he loved the adventure of the human body (mostly women) and domestic interior. It discussed how his wife was involved in helping him create his master pieces and how when he had no choice but to stray away from his usual techniques, he took up creating art with cut up paper. Picasso was said to be a woman lover because he loved all sorts of women. The mention of the surrealist Salvador Dali’s The Persistence of Memory. 3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? I liked the first film on Picasso and Matisse because it gave a broader and brighter understanding behind their travels, their relationships (some serious women lovers) and behind their art work. I did not know about Picassos depression and suicidal emotions and you sometimes cant tell with the vibrant works he did at the time. Although some were deep, dark and saddened as well. The Persistence of Memory art work was described it greater depth what it symbolized and represented.

Module 10

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. -I chose African art because that type of art has always stood out to me as very creative and inspirational. I think having a very different culture to celebrate is unique yet fascinating the way African art is incorporated in their celebrations of life. The different meanings behind their art and masks and the different way they use art –dancing, rituals, masks, pottery, their homes is really very interesting. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. African Art -art shown daily life, homes and utensils -defines expression in dress and hair styles -art especially important in African rituals -statues and mask and other objects once used in ceremonies –dance -many masks made of wood and straw -drawings in hard rock usually resemble animals --humans are also represented in rock art -farming and gathering replaced bunting -artistic achievements flourished 15-17 centuries -sculptures glorify rulers who are early Egyptian pharaohs seen to be devine -bronze casting -carved chairs resembling rulers power -Great Zimbabwe great political and economic system -walled enclosure –represented authority of rulers -fortress guards the valley -early Europeans saw African art as child like -primitine - portrayed a lack of understanding -perceptual and conceptual views -perceptual: based on the artists observation of visual reality; scenes and human subjects appear life like -conceptual: flows from artists imagination, expresses interior set of ideas rather then reality; power of symbolism -figure sculptures primarily found in west Africa -utilitarian objects have rich and symbolic meaning -creating objects in a traditional way --artists are respected community members -emphasis on copying and recopying others art -African art intertwined with the realms of magic and religion -animals, plants and stones are animated by unseen spirits -rituals gave humans control over such forces -art was believed to intervene actual course of life -an art object not supposed to represent a living human or animal but congier or spirit -used to worships and obsess spirits, gods and ancestors -mystic symbolism is most evident in 3D art sculptures and masks -some statues represent the power and wealth of rulers -other carvings represent the spirits and continuity of life -through the statues, the dead are among the living -in some regions, the elongated vertical forms suggest the ancestors remoteness from daily life -sculptures represent wild bush spirits these figures fed during sacrificial rituals intended to keep wild spirits at bay. -strong design elements in African culture; rigid frontal postures are common (suggest figures should be viewed faced on), side views carefully planned, texture is important, mask used in dance and other rituals, some are relatively naturalistic, others are highly stylized and abstract. -wooden masks usually embellished in feathers, metal, fur and other materials -many dance masks are remarkable best viewed in one element theatre and ritual -dancers move to a rhythm that puts them in touch with the forces of the universe. -among some African peoples, masks as a means of acquiring the power, powerful harvest, or to grantee good hunting, -animal masks are used to symbolize relationships between animals and the world of humanity -identify specific animals as courage or beauty -the masks allow the dancers to communicate with or even become one with gods or spirits -masks can also represent war like strength -masks were often a way to prepare for battle or to celebrate victory -village life styles are being influenced by growing urban centers -universalizing religions islam and Christianity replaced old beliefs -today masks that once had great power, now languish in museums -now art is used to flourish the market etc. African Art: Legacy of Oppression -usually see African art as static facing your frontally -masks worn by priests to connect to the dead- in Yambe culture –a sinking feelings in the pit of the stomach -huge range from central African art styles -give a visual vocabulary to use -systems of signs that can be read by the people of their society -artists of central Africa glorified the mothernes of their mothers, chiefness or their chiefs -forces of the land of the dead with actual containers of magical potions, revenge, masks -mask- white side healthy person black side sick person- masks like this were meant to scare you to treat handi capped people well because it can happen to you. Manhood to represct their elders -masks were meant to intimidate enemies In battle -masks could not protect against machine gun bullets -didn’t work against use westerners -Belgium massacre -congo- bullets= right hands, slavery 2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? The readings in the text talks about the symbolic meaning behind different sculptures as well as masks. It talks about how art in Africa often serves as an agent to bring about some desired state of affairs, usually through contact with spirit powers. Among African art, the masquerade is the greatest involving costumes, sculptures, music, and movement. In western museums, African masks are commonly exhibited and admired as sculpture. But in Africa a mask is never displayed in public as an isolated, inert object. It appears only in motion, only as the head or face of a spirit being that has appeared in the human community. 3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? I really liked the first video because I learned quite a few things that I did not know about. I also am saddened that the African art has changed and art isn’t just necessarily made for art and meaning but for economic purposes as the last thing discussed in the video. I like hot the videos went into depth about the ritualistic view of the masks and what they stand for and how they were used.