Art Exploration: Mask Making

MY INSPIRATION

Mask 1: African Ritual Mask

Balance: The shell and bead elements  of the forehead and chin, add visual balance to a piece that is seemingly not 100% balanced.

Rhythm: The repetition of beads and the shells lead the eye all over the piece from the highest point to the lowest.

Color: The mask is a monochromatic with hint of yellow and red beads, and white shells. The contrast between the earth toes of the mask and the colors from the beads and the shells adds visual interest.

Mask 2: Aztec Ritual Mask

Texture: The texture that the mosaic like pieces create adds visual interest to a pretty simple mask.

Shapes: All the shapes in the piece are simple and can be easily recognized.

Color: The color of the overall mask is a sea blue color, and contrasts much with the yellow tone of the eyes and the white tone of the teeth.

Mask 3: African Ritual Mask

Texture: The feathers that placed on the top of the mask lead the eye up the piece because of the texture that they produce. 

Color: The mask is an overall monochromatic tan/brown and the different shades of brown and flects of color bring life to the mask.

MY MASK:

OVERVIEW

1. Explain why you selected the inspiration pieces.

The pieces that I chose had something really special to each of them, an added level of pizzaz that some of the others that I saw didn’t.

2. Explain how you used the Elements and Principles in your finished mask. 

I used elements of shape, color, and line. As for principles i used rhythm, balance, and texture

3. Share your opinion of your finished mask and what you thought about creating the mask.

I really enjoyed making the mask. I probably haven’t made one since grade or middle school.

Module 10: Video Review

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

To me these two seem to sound the most interesting. From the reading i became really interested in the ideals of Buddhism and wanted to learn more. As for the second video I have seen the wave picture all over during the course of my life and I’ve always wanted to learn more about it.

Video 1: Buddhism

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

In this video they discussed the practices, creation, and the way to nirvana of the Buddhist religion. It was started by a man of the name Siddhartha (the founder of the religion) whom wondered why there was suffering in the world. He came to find out through prayer and meditation, that it was because of desire and greed and that once you stopped wanting and having materialistic urges that the cycle of life and death could end and that you could progress to Nirvana which is a type of place of non suffering and peacefulness.

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

The text and the video discussed the same concepts but the video went a little more in depth.

Video 2: The Great Wave 

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

In this video the art of Japanese printmaking most specifically the Wave painting /print and the paintngs/prints connected in a series with this this one, and how that were made.

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

Like the last video the text and the video discussed the same concepts (in previous chapters on printmaking and in the Japanese section of this chapter) but the video went a little more in depth.

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

 Both video were very informational, in the first various practices  and reasons for the Buddhist religion and in the second the process of making one of the most famous Japanese prints and the series that it is a part of. They wen into much more detail than that of the book and it was really entertaining.

Module 9: Art Exploration #3

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing? At first it felt pretty strange to look at it and actually study them, but then it became normal and actually fun. 2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why? I used pencil just because charcoal is not my favorite medium because its pretty messy and smears easily. 3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand? It was pretty horrible I’m not that great at drawing to begin with and using my other hand was just atrocious. 4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies? I think the non-dominant hand was horrible but the first one was semi okay, it could use a bit of work but it was average. 5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future? Probably, maybe nothing as in-depth as an actual hand but maybe some kind of abstract piece.

Module 9: Video Review

Video 1:Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance 1. Explain why you selected this video: I knew a little about Da Vinci but i wanted to know more so i chose this video. 2. List/discuss the key concepts you learned: His drawings were very in-depth and complicated and they seem to be very much ahead of his time. Video 2:The Drawings of Michelangelo 1. Explain why you selected this video: I didn’t know much about Michelangelo except some of his more famous works of art so i thought i could learn more. 2. List/discuss the key concepts you learned: For many or almost all of the art pieces that Michelangelo made in-depth sketches before actually executing the piece. 3. How does this relate to the readings in the text?: I think it was enlightening how they showed that Michelangelo, like in previous chapters that we read, used “superhuman” forms that had hints of actuality mixed with over exaggerated features that in real life couldn’t actually work but for the sake of art they work. 4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? The videos added to my knowledge of both Michelangelo and DaVinci, and the specific art practices that they used to make their art.

Module 8: Video Review

Video 1: More Human Than Human 1. Explain why you selected this video. This was the original movie that we had to watch. 2. Key concepts: The video talked about the differences in cultures and their body acceptance when it comes to art and the portrayal of these bodies. From the earliest humans to now. It also talked about the evolution of ideal human shapes in art from symbolic to realistic and then a mixture of the two. 3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? In the readings they discussed the same concepts, the videos mimicked with more attention to detail. Video 2: The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figures 1. Explain why you selected this video: From the title this video seemed to be the most interesting. 2. Key concepts: The progression of human form in art and why and what certain techniques were taken into account during these times. 3. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text? Like the first video and the readings it discussed the important role human figures played in art, and their progression. 4. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts? I really like the videos and the way that they showed the progression over the years. And the fact that they went more into depth than the readings.

Module 7: Video Review

Video 1: http://proxy.buffalostate.edu:2048/login?url=http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=1819&xtid=32994

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

The architecture of Frank Gehry is just amazing and is so original and inventive.

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

This one was a little different than the textbook because it went into more detail with the architecture of Frank Gehry, but still discussed the basic features of architecture.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?

I like how it showed the progression of architecture through this one designer, and even though in the beginning he seemed like an oddball but then he grew to become a world renowned architect and was at the top of the game.

4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?

Being an interior Design major, I had already heard and known a lot about Frank Gehry so I thought it would be the perfect one to watch.

 

Video 2: http://proxy.buffalostate.edu:2048/login?url=http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=1819&xtid=5546

1. Key concepts: This video was very informational and discussed certain mediums and construction techniques that prominently had to do with skyscrapers and bridges.

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

The video was basically a restating in greater detail of the readings they discussed certain concepts and materials that are used in the construction of buildings, bridges, and houses.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?

This video I found especially informational and interesting especially when they were showing the effects of wind on tall building. I thought it was really interesting that they built a whole mock city to test wind speeds and other environmental conditions that may harm a structure.

4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?

From the title it seemed to be the most basic informational video, so I thought I’d give it a try.

 

Module 6:Peer Review

1.    Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog

Assigned: http://sarahjacobsartblogging.blogspot.com/

Chosen: http://courtneypepper421.blogspot.com/

2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images?

All of the elements and principles I agreed with definitely. I think that some could have definitely had numerous other possibilities but that’s what happens when people analyze different pieces of art and have different viewpoints. There were none that i disagreed with.

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?

Actually on Sarah’s blog 2 out of the 6 of the pieces we had were the same. They were View from the Bone Marrow Transplant and Serie 14 No. 2. And while mine and Sarah’s views on the pieces weren’t completely the same and we had the pieces in different categories the similarities were on the same page.

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?

One of the sculptures entitled Born was really different and out there yet when I looked at it I really wanted to know the representation and the whole story behind it.

5. What do you think about the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

I really liked reading other people blogs from the class it kind of closed the barriers that online classes create. You get to know the people in your class without really getting to actually meet them. I think this experience was very valuable.

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

At the moment there aren’t any comments on my blog.