I chose Drawings of Michelangelo and Leonardo de Vinci because of their association in the Renaissance era and popularity today. I then chose Botticelli because he was a fellow student of Leonardo. I just randomly chose Durer as the 4th video to watch.
Michelangelo’s video was very impressive in the details given. It not only mentioned and explained his famous works as did the text, it was about his private life and compared it to his drawings. The video showed the similarity of his work to Ghirlandalo, whom he apprenticed with. Michelangelo used the solar plexis of the human figure, twists and detailed muscles in positions that are nearly impossible, in his works. He also had an attraction to young men, one in particular, to which he wrote poems and sonnets. That proved why most of his famous works are of the male nude body. The website on our Week 9 home page shows a relationship with a woman, Vittoria, to which he wrote poems. This was never mentioned in the video.
I watched the Leonardo video only to learn about his homosexual tendencies, too. He was accused of sodomy, leading to creating caricatures of men that slandered him. He was the “Renaissance Man”, know for proportions of man and animals. He used the head from one, eyes from another, arms from someone else, etc. to create the perfect body as the text explained too. He not only was a painter, he was chief engineer and musician.
I then watched La Primavera, Boticelliti’s famous art work, to see how his work compared to his classmate, Leonardo. This was about a painting with a different kind of sexual tendency. It depicted rape, and the vision of the female after they married, along with a homosexual, Mercury, with his back to the 3 female nymphs. I would never have read that perspective viewing this painting. The video also showed how he used the egg tempura for flesh tones with the egg yolk and the egg whites were used to paint the delicate lace. The flowers had meaning, like strawberries for aphrodisiacs and carnations for the bridegroom to find hidden on the female. The painting was displayed in the Medici family home, in the bedroom. The video also mentioned the homo tendencies of Botticelli which explains the position of Mercury in this portrait.
I then randomly chose Albrecht Durer, known as the Landscape Artist. I was relieved to find nothing in here about his homosexuality. He was married. He did paint about narcissism though. His painting of hands was his signature, along with his monogram. He used grid, combining circles, lines and triangles for the art of perspective. His art work in the Palm Garden used stiff figures, but the later work in the Chapel, used softer, more natural figures. Durer was known for woodcuts, then later engraved on copper. He also did many pen and colored inks in prayer books.
I enjoyed watched these detailed lifestyles of the artists. Although very time consuming, very educational. It gave much more detailed graphics about their art works and lives. I now have a more rounded knowledge of art and the artists. They are all famous, but not necessarily wealthy. Botticelli died in poverty.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Left hand
I feel I did better than I thought I could, even using my dominant right hand. I used pencil, as a inexperienced artist, because I learned from creating the value scale, how messy the charcoal could be. It was difficult at first, the more I as sketching, the easier it became. I did some erasing to make it look better, but too much would take the lines away.
I think this was a successful study because I was forced to use my non dominant hand, a tool I would not have otherwise used. I completed a task and learned how difficult/easy it can be to use my left hand. Maybe I should try eating that way, and may not eat as much then.
The two sketches definitely have their differences. My lefthand looks more realistic. I was able to control the lightness/darkness with the pencil. With my non dominant hand, not only were the lines heavier, but the outline was not as good as with my dominant right hand. The curves were harder with my left hand, also.
I may use my left hand again in the future for artwork, depending on what is required and how much practice I have. Just like learning with my dominant hand, it takes time and practice.
I think this was a successful study because I was forced to use my non dominant hand, a tool I would not have otherwise used. I completed a task and learned how difficult/easy it can be to use my left hand. Maybe I should try eating that way, and may not eat as much then.
The two sketches definitely have their differences. My lefthand looks more realistic. I was able to control the lightness/darkness with the pencil. With my non dominant hand, not only were the lines heavier, but the outline was not as good as with my dominant right hand. The curves were harder with my left hand, also.
I may use my left hand again in the future for artwork, depending on what is required and how much practice I have. Just like learning with my dominant hand, it takes time and practice.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Week 8 Videos
I chose the two videos: Greek Art & the Human Figure, along with The Greek Awakening: Art from the 5th Century because it was an extension of what I watched in the first video “More Human than Human” and the text. I then chose Cairo Museum for the third video just because the title seemed like something that would interest me most from the list.
The first required viewing was very interesting how the perception of art from way back is the same as today in some respect. Most men still view women mainly for their breasts and private parts, and do not think they can do much, or want them to talk (reason for no face or arms on statue). What they thought was a gross exaggerated body is now a reality in America. The Egyptian slender body is hard to find in America. The text talked about the statue, Venus of Willendorf as well and why it was thought to be the first know relic. It took the Greek’s philosophy of math and science to develop the anatomically correct body.
The second video I watched, Greek Art and the Human Figure, continued about art in the 5th century , except it explained the Acropolis, pottery and the bright colors, and the development of statues with realism, clothing flowing and sense of movement in the sculptures.
The third video, Greek Awakening, talked about the Parthenon as the symbol of Greece and its perfect symmetry. It’s freize, the sculptured horseman around the wall of Parthenon, is now in a museum. I also learned the theatre at Epidavros is the largest of its kind and hosts major religious and political gatherings.
Cairo Museum was very interesting about how the Queen’s tomb was discovered and all the artifacts contained in the museum, half not even displayed. I did not know about tomb robbing or there was such a thing as a sarcophagi for shrews. After 100 years the “Kai” statue was finally put on display there.
I really enjoyed watching these videos. For me, it has been easier to understand the material than reading the text.
The first required viewing was very interesting how the perception of art from way back is the same as today in some respect. Most men still view women mainly for their breasts and private parts, and do not think they can do much, or want them to talk (reason for no face or arms on statue). What they thought was a gross exaggerated body is now a reality in America. The Egyptian slender body is hard to find in America. The text talked about the statue, Venus of Willendorf as well and why it was thought to be the first know relic. It took the Greek’s philosophy of math and science to develop the anatomically correct body.
The second video I watched, Greek Art and the Human Figure, continued about art in the 5th century , except it explained the Acropolis, pottery and the bright colors, and the development of statues with realism, clothing flowing and sense of movement in the sculptures.
The third video, Greek Awakening, talked about the Parthenon as the symbol of Greece and its perfect symmetry. It’s freize, the sculptured horseman around the wall of Parthenon, is now in a museum. I also learned the theatre at Epidavros is the largest of its kind and hosts major religious and political gatherings.
Cairo Museum was very interesting about how the Queen’s tomb was discovered and all the artifacts contained in the museum, half not even displayed. I did not know about tomb robbing or there was such a thing as a sarcophagi for shrews. After 100 years the “Kai” statue was finally put on display there.
I really enjoyed watching these videos. For me, it has been easier to understand the material than reading the text.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Week Seven Architecture Videos
The Prairie Style video was very interesting to me because I now know the style Frank Lloyd Wright’s works are called. I always liked his style, especially the windows. I did not realize all his homes were all the horizontal lines including the furniture. I will definitely go to see more of them this summer.
The Classical Architecture showed the 3 orders of columns in the Greek style. I even picked out some at church on Wednesday, they were Iconic. It showed how much we use the Greek and Roman style architecture. The vaults, columns, arches are among the commonly used styles. This video also showed how we use modern mixed with classical architecture incorporating skylights and solar heating. I was surprised to see how Prince Charles crusaded to return to a more classical style.
The 3rd video revealed many interesting facts about the wind tunnel tests a building has to go through to pass. I also did not know how far a tall building actually sways. It also showed details of a smart apartment, many of which I have already seen at the Horizon home shows in the area, particularly the timer to turn up the lights in the am and start the coffee, as well as draw open the curtains in the morning. I liked how the vacuum stops when the phone rings.
The text touches bases on all these facts, but the details are more real and seen in action. I enjoy viewing the videos, just can be very time consuming. It commented on how much we use concrete and cement in our construction of buildings along with the process to make it.
I picked the video, Last Call for Planet Earth, to view because I was interested in the green architecture that is becoming popular today. It was very difficult to understand the first half because it had to be read (different language) and it moved to fast. The wording was hard to read because of the background. The Chinese man was better, with the view that ecology and economics play a role in the architecture. The fact that we all have to be concerned with the future by conserving today is hopefully becoming a reality with the new structures and its locations, using the land, air and water.
The Classical Architecture showed the 3 orders of columns in the Greek style. I even picked out some at church on Wednesday, they were Iconic. It showed how much we use the Greek and Roman style architecture. The vaults, columns, arches are among the commonly used styles. This video also showed how we use modern mixed with classical architecture incorporating skylights and solar heating. I was surprised to see how Prince Charles crusaded to return to a more classical style.
The 3rd video revealed many interesting facts about the wind tunnel tests a building has to go through to pass. I also did not know how far a tall building actually sways. It also showed details of a smart apartment, many of which I have already seen at the Horizon home shows in the area, particularly the timer to turn up the lights in the am and start the coffee, as well as draw open the curtains in the morning. I liked how the vacuum stops when the phone rings.
The text touches bases on all these facts, but the details are more real and seen in action. I enjoy viewing the videos, just can be very time consuming. It commented on how much we use concrete and cement in our construction of buildings along with the process to make it.
I picked the video, Last Call for Planet Earth, to view because I was interested in the green architecture that is becoming popular today. It was very difficult to understand the first half because it had to be read (different language) and it moved to fast. The wording was hard to read because of the background. The Chinese man was better, with the view that ecology and economics play a role in the architecture. The fact that we all have to be concerned with the future by conserving today is hopefully becoming a reality with the new structures and its locations, using the land, air and water.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Installation Art Project
Laura McCarthy Irish Heritage Porcelin, glass, photography, fiber, sculpture, graphic design March 2011 7'X 10’
Installation Art Project
Laura McCarthy "Irish Heritage” continued
Installation Art is a creation using space (all around you) and perception in 3D with ability to enter, explore, experience or reflect upon. It is site specific. Can be many materials. I had to laugh when in the video when they mentioned macaroni, it reminded me of a 5th grade teacher that all her students for years did a macaroni cigar box. I did not know then that was “installation” art. Glass is among the most popular material. I did not know why until viewing the video. It can be mixed media, using collages, no limits on theories, and political and social activity playing a role in creation.
The book explained it and used examples, but the actual assembly and reasons were very interesting. My favorite as mentioned in the video I previous blogged was The Richard Wilson’s piece She Came In Through the Bathroom Window You looked into an oil tanker (outside to in).
Some installation art can take months and is only temporary sometimes. To me a good example is the home show, building a small home just for the 10 day display. It is worth it to do for the value it expresses and getting the public’s attention and or business.
I named it after my husband’s heritage and way of life that I also have adapted over the years with him and other friends. The welcome sign at the top have angels with a green background to welcome guests to our home. The Claddaugh is a symbol of friendship, loyalty and faith. The flag depicts the colors and shamrock. The angel and Bellick Nativity Set on table exemplify the religious beliefs of the Irish. The Dancer ornament in the wreath stands for the 3 years my daughter took Irish dancing. The framed MCCarthy picture explains the Gaelic meaning for the name. The framed photograph of shamrocks was a wedding present,done by a local artist in Ellicottville. The leprechaun and good luck pair are my husbands and my symbols of luck from our past and finally the framed pictures are of photos of his nieces and nephews. All these art works are symbolic of our family and friends that are always welcomed here and feel free to express their heritage.
The color used is obviously green and plenty of it. The shamrock lights represent rhythm, texture shown on stuffed animals and leprechauns. The space and site specific is the fireplace wall and out from it on the sides, in the living room where we spend most of our time. The shapes are heart (shamrock),oval and squares with an overall shape of rectangle on three sides. Emphasis is the Irish with the harmony of various mainly green and white pieces in variety of shapes and sizes. The statues and dancer ornament are small in proportion to the large flag, all in unity with the Irish symbolism.
I enjoyed doing this project, just getting it all in one post was an issue and the video did not copy correctly the first time. I already had some of these articles out all the time, just arranged differently, then the others were brought out for the St. Patrick’s holiday which gave me the idea when I watched the video on installation art and saw the wall with the various pieces arranged in the box and on the table.
Installation Art is a creation using space (all around you) and perception in 3D with ability to enter, explore, experience or reflect upon. It is site specific. Can be many materials. I had to laugh when in the video when they mentioned macaroni, it reminded me of a 5th grade teacher that all her students for years did a macaroni cigar box. I did not know then that was “installation” art. Glass is among the most popular material. I did not know why until viewing the video. It can be mixed media, using collages, no limits on theories, and political and social activity playing a role in creation.
The book explained it and used examples, but the actual assembly and reasons were very interesting. My favorite as mentioned in the video I previous blogged was The Richard Wilson’s piece She Came In Through the Bathroom Window You looked into an oil tanker (outside to in).
Some installation art can take months and is only temporary sometimes. To me a good example is the home show, building a small home just for the 10 day display. It is worth it to do for the value it expresses and getting the public’s attention and or business.
I named it after my husband’s heritage and way of life that I also have adapted over the years with him and other friends. The welcome sign at the top have angels with a green background to welcome guests to our home. The Claddaugh is a symbol of friendship, loyalty and faith. The flag depicts the colors and shamrock. The angel and Bellick Nativity Set on table exemplify the religious beliefs of the Irish. The Dancer ornament in the wreath stands for the 3 years my daughter took Irish dancing. The framed MCCarthy picture explains the Gaelic meaning for the name. The framed photograph of shamrocks was a wedding present,done by a local artist in Ellicottville. The leprechaun and good luck pair are my husbands and my symbols of luck from our past and finally the framed pictures are of photos of his nieces and nephews. All these art works are symbolic of our family and friends that are always welcomed here and feel free to express their heritage.
The color used is obviously green and plenty of it. The shamrock lights represent rhythm, texture shown on stuffed animals and leprechauns. The space and site specific is the fireplace wall and out from it on the sides, in the living room where we spend most of our time. The shapes are heart (shamrock),oval and squares with an overall shape of rectangle on three sides. Emphasis is the Irish with the harmony of various mainly green and white pieces in variety of shapes and sizes. The statues and dancer ornament are small in proportion to the large flag, all in unity with the Irish symbolism.
I enjoyed doing this project, just getting it all in one post was an issue and the video did not copy correctly the first time. I already had some of these articles out all the time, just arranged differently, then the others were brought out for the St. Patrick’s holiday which gave me the idea when I watched the video on installation art and saw the wall with the various pieces arranged in the box and on the table.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Peer Review
I have enjoyed viewing other students work right along. It just took more time to critique and comment on it.
This art work is not anything I may have stopped at if I were here except for the zipper art, which is awesome. Reminded me of safety pin jewelry. None were the same, mostly because we were not at the same gallery.
Lindsay did not go to a museum, so I chose another student’s work. Her pictures were very clear and colorful with a lot of meaning and expression, especially Unity. Many of her pictures could have other elements and principles just like mine and everyone else’s. For example her harmony was very colorful. The waterfalls could be movement, she used in for rhythm. I liked all of them.
Christine did 3 of the same as I did, only I was connected to 10 Formal Fingers being in the Cosmetology industry and she was disgusted by it as was someone else. I did like Child’s Blue Wall when I seen it at he gallery, just did not use it in my presentation. Her pictures were similar to mine in that we both shot some outside ones on what looks like the same cloudy day. She portrayed the elements and principles correctly in my opinion.
I only had one person comment on my blogs and it was a positive approval.
My only problem with this assignment was trying to find someone with both assignments completed to comment on.
This art work is not anything I may have stopped at if I were here except for the zipper art, which is awesome. Reminded me of safety pin jewelry. None were the same, mostly because we were not at the same gallery.
Lindsay did not go to a museum, so I chose another student’s work. Her pictures were very clear and colorful with a lot of meaning and expression, especially Unity. Many of her pictures could have other elements and principles just like mine and everyone else’s. For example her harmony was very colorful. The waterfalls could be movement, she used in for rhythm. I liked all of them.
Christine did 3 of the same as I did, only I was connected to 10 Formal Fingers being in the Cosmetology industry and she was disgusted by it as was someone else. I did like Child’s Blue Wall when I seen it at he gallery, just did not use it in my presentation. Her pictures were similar to mine in that we both shot some outside ones on what looks like the same cloudy day. She portrayed the elements and principles correctly in my opinion.
I only had one person comment on my blogs and it was a positive approval.
My only problem with this assignment was trying to find someone with both assignments completed to comment on.
Installation Art, Glass and Sculpting Video Reviews
Through the Eyes of the Sculptor was informative about the process of turning limestone into statues. It was very detailed about Emanuel Fillion and his work, as well as the steps from obtaining the stone from the earth and transporting it to the finish sculpture placement. It not only is the art of sculpting, but sketching first. I was intrigued by the work that goes into the making the small size one first, then the cast to pour the actual material in. I also found in interesting how they add the stack of blocks under the horses leg not just for the installation of art, but for total support. The text went into some of the detail and showed the process in a smaller scale.
Installation Artvideo showed various examples of this type of art. Richard Wilson’s She came in through the Bathroom Window was my favorite. It explained how the window is used to look at an area in a different way. It’s placement was the whole meaning to the effect. I seen how the whole building is the actual artwork and learned that is what installation art is, helping to verify what the text also explained. This is definitely a creative way of doing things. It seems to me to go from one extreme to the other as far as what can constitute “installation” art.
GlassWorks video was my favorite. Someday I may try this art. The video made it look so easy and I know it is not. The text explained it somewhat and the movie showed much more about the whole process in detail. Growing up in Our Lady of Victory Basilica, I have always appreciated stained glass windows. Some of the websites students chose to show art with glass were amazing. Corning Museum experience also taught me how hard it is to stretch the hot glass to sculpture a flower. I never realized how much glass is used in our lives and why until viewing this clip.
Installation Artvideo showed various examples of this type of art. Richard Wilson’s She came in through the Bathroom Window was my favorite. It explained how the window is used to look at an area in a different way. It’s placement was the whole meaning to the effect. I seen how the whole building is the actual artwork and learned that is what installation art is, helping to verify what the text also explained. This is definitely a creative way of doing things. It seems to me to go from one extreme to the other as far as what can constitute “installation” art.
GlassWorks video was my favorite. Someday I may try this art. The video made it look so easy and I know it is not. The text explained it somewhat and the movie showed much more about the whole process in detail. Growing up in Our Lady of Victory Basilica, I have always appreciated stained glass windows. Some of the websites students chose to show art with glass were amazing. Corning Museum experience also taught me how hard it is to stretch the hot glass to sculpture a flower. I never realized how much glass is used in our lives and why until viewing this clip.
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